You mentioned in your video that you will install it inside a window I think you should try to install it on a "non-window" outside surface, the solar energy that comes through the window will be absorbed by the house anyway.
By putting it on an outside surface actually adds more "windows" to your building without the drawbacks of a real window (small thermal resistance).
@GDplusEng Hi, if if could i would install it on the outside but i'm not allowed to by building regulation. Pity. Anyway now that its inside it absorbs more heat then if nothing would be installed at the window. My room gets warmed up to 23° with good sun. I'm really happy with it.
Very nice, thank you for sharing, i kind of build the same thing but didn´t test it yet...also with a 12v computer fan...bathroom fan seems better but makes more noise...so if you find something i would like to know it:)
That's a great looking heater Erik. I am interested in this technology also.. Does it function to keep the cold out at night, or have to be erected daily?
Very nice looking heater. Are you going to keep it in doors? Place it inside the room in front of the window? This will increase the life of your heater because it will not be exposed to the elements. Will it get enough sun light inside?Thanks for sharing. - Joel
@jab0805 Thx a lot. I build it to be placed on the inside of my window. I live in a appartment so i can't place it outside. i will place it at the south.The box is made from waterproof mdf. The reason for that is cause i have aluminum windows and sometimes during wintertime i get some condensation on the inside. Did not want to box to absorb it. The only problem i have with it is a smell from the glue. I hope it will go away. Fall will start soon so i will be able to test it.
Cool design, but I think it needs to be outside. If you put it inside, you are going to use light that would have probably turned to heat inside your house anyway. (unless it would have bounced out another window, and I doubt that would happen to much of it.)
Hi , very nice!!!!
You mentioned in your video that you will install it inside a window I think you should try to install it on a "non-window" outside surface, the solar energy that comes through the window will be absorbed by the house anyway.
By putting it on an outside surface actually adds more "windows" to your building without the drawbacks of a real window (small thermal resistance).
GDplusEng 3 months ago
@GDplusEng Hi, if if could i would install it on the outside but i'm not allowed to by building regulation. Pity. Anyway now that its inside it absorbs more heat then if nothing would be installed at the window. My room gets warmed up to 23° with good sun. I'm really happy with it.
Ty for your comment
Greetings from Belgium
Erik
rikkiesix 3 months ago
@GDplusEng
The window reflects some of the sun radiation but also retains better the heat, that's called "greenhouse effect".
juanpide 2 months ago
Looks interesting! I can't wait to try it. Thanks for posting.
CommentsSurvey 4 months ago
@CommentsSurvey I'm glad you like it
Good luck with your heater
Greetings from Belgium
Erik
rikkiesix 4 months ago
In US i thing you can by plastic lenses to cover the tins no glass.
telosfd 4 months ago
@telosfd We can have those plastic plates too but there very expensive.
Thats why i chose glas.
The heater is on the inside of the window so there is no risk of braking due to hail.
Now that fall starts i will be using the heater again.
Thanks for your comment.
Greetings from Belgium
Erik
rikkiesix 4 months ago
Very nice, thank you for sharing, i kind of build the same thing but didn´t test it yet...also with a 12v computer fan...bathroom fan seems better but makes more noise...so if you find something i would like to know it:)
jobleijh 5 months ago
WHO NOTICED THE BIRD POOP AT 1:19 ??? PRICELESS!
matlock12c 9 months ago
bird skitt on the Glass :) Nice Video
la9qna 1 year ago
@la9qna funny, I did not even see that before.
Thx for making me notise this. :-)
Greetings from Belgium
Erik
rikkiesix 1 year ago
@rikkiesix I'm from chile... could you said me what kind of fan do you used ??
regards
geochoros 6 months ago
@geochoros Hi there
I used a computer fan but they brake down too fast.
It also does not blow enough air.
You need a stronger fan, i'm still looking myself for a good fan.
If i find a good fan i'l let you know. :-)
Greetings from Belgium
Erik
rikkiesix 6 months ago
@rikkiesix Try a bathroom venitlation fan
MickScarborough 5 months ago
@MickScarborough Not sure how hard it blows but i'l look into that.
Thanks for your idea :-)
Greetings from Belgium
Erik
rikkiesix 5 months ago
That's a great looking heater Erik. I am interested in this technology also.. Does it function to keep the cold out at night, or have to be erected daily?
derman077 1 year ago
Very nice looking heater. Are you going to keep it in doors? Place it inside the room in front of the window? This will increase the life of your heater because it will not be exposed to the elements. Will it get enough sun light inside?Thanks for sharing. - Joel
jab0805 1 year ago
@jab0805 Thx a lot. I build it to be placed on the inside of my window. I live in a appartment so i can't place it outside. i will place it at the south.The box is made from waterproof mdf. The reason for that is cause i have aluminum windows and sometimes during wintertime i get some condensation on the inside. Did not want to box to absorb it. The only problem i have with it is a smell from the glue. I hope it will go away. Fall will start soon so i will be able to test it.
Greetings
Erik
rikkiesix 1 year ago
looks good neat job. good luck with it.
bg0821 1 year ago
@bg0821 Hi, thx for your comment. its nearly finished now.
I'm really exited.
Greetings
Erik
rikkiesix 1 year ago
cool can heater. any other projects in the works?
doug2877 1 year ago
cool can heater. any other projects in the works?
doug2877 1 year ago
Great job it looks very nice.I hope it works great for you.TAKE CARE
michael970 1 year ago
Cool design, but I think it needs to be outside. If you put it inside, you are going to use light that would have probably turned to heat inside your house anyway. (unless it would have bounced out another window, and I doubt that would happen to much of it.)
sjh7132 1 year ago