MTD Solar Heating

[dieseltwitch]

Looks like what you save in heating you will end up spending in water lost to evap

[jcanivan]

@dieseltwitch Not really.. This is what the Mylar inner film is for. I only lose a few gallons a year for a 200 gallon system on the new design.

[kathrynjustice05]

Would Aluminum coated Mylar (the reflective type like an emergency blanket only 4 Mil thick) produce more heat instead of the felt?? I have about 300' x 54" and thought since it reflects up to 99% light including much of the infrared spectrum, it may work better??? Thoughts or have you tried this?

[jcanivan]

@kathrynjustice05 No it does not work that way. Look up the latest improvements on MTD.. just google MTD collector kit

[donsjuand]

It's funny how the tie-die shirt exemplifies the treehugger hippie stereotype! But I love the concept of what you are doing and think it's great you are doing a good thing by posting help for those interested in lowering our fossil fuel footprint. A+!

[jcanivan]

@donsjuand Thank you Don. Check out the latest improvements on the MTD concept.

[jerrbrett]

can you explain this better i cant see how it works

[bearboneskentuck]

John I am a poor man and cannot afford your kit. Can you share where to purchase the felt you use?/I have made a bulk tank from a recycled hotwater tank from the dump, I have a 100 ft coil.blk pipe on the roof , trying thermosyphoning however I may need a solar pump to circulate the water..any help Thanks Phil R

[jcanivan]

Although MTD systems are more portable than most solar applications. Collectors, heat storage tanks and heat distribution systems are not meant to be moved. Solar energy is a long term investment and way of life.

[doggiesarus]

Hi I am favoring this, the info is really interesting to me. If you could possibly address people who live in cold climates? That would be nice. Thanks.

[jcanivan]

Hi Doggiesaurus

Thank you for your interest.

MTD Solar Heating was specially designed for cold climates. The shed you see was designed for a summer exhibit but I have since inceraised the pitch of the roof to 50 degrees. As long as you live in a place that has sunlight you will be able to exract heat from sunlight. For more info google "MTD Solar Heating"

[abgersaurus]

@doggiesarus nice acc name!!!

[victorkec]

Is a good technical details for solar water heat, Thank you !

[carnagerpm]

Smart very smart. Thank you for showing this video, info of this sort is hard to find. thanks again.

[grassrazor]

Good video - just needs a few more technical details , such as area of collector and flow rate.

[jcanivan]

Thanks Grassr

The details will be comming with additional videos. The MTD concept is new and I am new to youtube so progress will be slow.

John