This is a solar panel that I built from recycled materials (2×6 DF frame and glass). The 7/16″ OSB on the back, 3″ ABS pipe, fittings, glue and thermometer and screws where purchased for around $90.00. The panel took two weekends to complete. During the one hour testing period, the panel produced between a 42 to 49 degree increase of temp at the return port of the panel. This temp increase includes the 7 degree increase of temp from the 6.25 hp Shop Vac used in the test.
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September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the reply. I have another question about solar panels it needs to have some groundwires how about lightening stricking into solar panels noone talks about it/ i want to make one of cans or aluminium boxes of electricity power boxes for compituters but problem is winter lightening we often have here in Bosnia. I like your panel but problem is i don`t have idea what coroplast is so not much help for me buliding it the same way. But i appreciate every ideas.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
@exploregirl
The …
@exploregirl
The Band is “Pink Floyd” off the album “The Wall” released 30 November 1979
The song is “Comfortably Numb”
The lead vocals for this song is “David Gilmore”
hope that answers your question. BTW that’s the best question that I have been asked since I posted this video, Thanks…. :0)
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
WHO IS THE SINGER …
WHO IS THE SINGER ON SONG PLEASE TELL.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Hello greeting and …
Hello greeting and than zou for posting this video. Excellent idea. Please can zou tell WHO SINGS THIS SONG ZOU PUT ON BACKGROUND. WHO IS THE SINGER OR BAND.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
That’s really cool. …
That’s really cool. If the air blows slower will itheat up more? I’ve seen vid’s where people use painted beer or soda cans with no fan, just the natural heat exchange. That seems to work pretty good also. Anything to cut down on the heating bill.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
ive been working …
ive been working with coroplast for a few years off and on..it works very well with water or as a water heater too..only downside is bonding it, dang near impossible for water since nothing permanantly bonds to it and welding it is tedious at best and not leak proof either because the material is so thin..but i’ll keep tryin..anyway if u would like to know howto boost your coroplast air heaters temp up drop me a line..nice job man.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
dan rojas is …
dan rojas is certainly a badass.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Try using a solar …
Try using a solar fan
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Great job – I did …
Great job – I did something with what they call a trombe wall. And it occured to me that with your window facing the sun, you might be able to add some heat that way.
Anyway, thanks for the video.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
I made a smaller …
I made a smaller one similar to that one for my window. It sits on the inside of the window so I don’t need the piping.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
This method works …
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This method works well as a water heater also. I made one in the early ’90s that heated water to more than 80 degrees Celsius.
It was made in the same way as yours is, and produced very positive results
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Thanks for posting …
Thanks for posting this video. I enjoyed the detailed walk from begining to end. I Googled coroplast and found out you can get it from the factory in black. This would save the painting stage. Do you think a thicker sheet would allow for more air movement while still having enough retention time to heat up?
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
I would not prefer …
I would not prefer to have another picture window in the panels location. If you watch the video you’ll notice that the panel is a foot away from a window as large as the panel. The system is not restricted?, have you been here and watch it run? Post a video of the solar panel you’ve made from recycled materials, I’m fairly certain I could rip it and your ideas apart. Have a great day. :0)
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
It’s no PVC it’s …
It’s no PVC it’s ABS- PVC will not hold up, it melts and looks like hell.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Oh my! Please take …
Oh my! Please take all this as constructive criticism: Your system has extremely restricted airways! It is way too complicated, and wouldn’t you prefer to have a picture window there instead? if so, build a window with two sheets of glass separated by 1/8th inch, let the sunlight heat the indoors directly. If not, use the glass on the box, insulate the inside with foil-faced fiberglass batting, paint the foil with nickel or chrome oxide black, and run insulated duct to/from the house.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
PVC is ok up to 170 …
PVC is ok up to 170 if it hoter you need CPVC.but i wood use beer cans. i have maney of tham lol
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Cheaper then fillin …
Cheaper then fillin’ that propane tank with gas I’ll bet…Cool idea!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Would be cool to …
Would be cool to compare the efficiency of the corigated poly with the aluminum beverage cans painted black ,ends drilled out and strung together for a heat exchanger.
Just made a horizontal 30 on propane tank wood stove with bottom cut out inside ring base for door with a 6″
stove pipe at op end through side wall.
Very efficient unit and cheap!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
This question makes …
This question makes a lot more sense then the one you removed…LOL The answer to your thought/question is yes and no. A panel will circulate air when the blower is not running. Mine moves air by it’s self even with the flutes running horizontally. But in my case anyway it’s not enough to heat this building by volume, even though the static air temp exiting the panel often exceeds 150 degrees Fahrenheit on a sunny day. Thanks for your thought.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
If the corrogation …
If the corrogation runs vertically, i wonder if you could get good airflow with no blower since hot air rises.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Yep, that’s the …
Yep, that’s the route I’m going to take. Just been a busy summer. Thanks for you comment.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Get yourself a …
Get yourself a heater blower from a car. It will run on 12v that can be powered by a small solar panel and battery.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Dan is the man.
And …
Dan is the man.
And you too.
Great job.
Love it.
Greetings from Belgium
Erik
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Ya, I had explained …
Ya, I had explained the glass, but it got edited out, because of the 10 min limit on the videos, sorry. The glass was given to me by my sister,during a remodel of her house, it’s an 1/8″ storm window. The the panel was designed and built to fit the glass. The wood was used concrete forms that I picked up for nothing and all the other components ABS, caulk, paint ect. where bought from Home depot for $90.00. Great question, thank you.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
So can you let us …
So can you let us know about how much money you have tied up in your heater. I know the glass you used had to be special cut, it couldnt have been to cheap.