Looks good. I built basically the same thing but used tempered glass instead of the polycarbinate. I first tried the polyC but the internal temps got to 235F and the polyC and insulation melted
Very nice. I love it! Great looking heater. I've see the downspout idea before. richallenmusic uses this set-up. He's had very good results too. This looks like the way to go. How many watts are the solar panels, and how much did they cost? I am using one 18 volt trickle charging panel I bought for about $25. I need one more to run both fans. Right now i'm using a 12 volt battery that stays charged by the panel.
I have to give credit to Rich for the down spout idea, it really cleaned up the overall look panel.
The solar panels are 10 watts each, a total of 30 watts. I had purchased these panels on eBay and had them laying around my shop, so I decided to put them to use.
This coming winter will be the true test to see if this heater performs well.
The CFM seems to be fine, I had this in place for several weeks before I made this video. My concerns was that I didn't have too much or too little air flow with regards to allowing the air to become heated inside of the soda cans.
Looks good. I built basically the same thing but used tempered glass instead of the polycarbinate. I first tried the polyC but the internal temps got to 235F and the polyC and insulation melted
HobbyVAWT 4 months ago
Put a two way directional wye joint on your intake, and you can choose where your intake comes from, in or out!
blaaze416 4 months ago
Very nice. I love it! Great looking heater. I've see the downspout idea before. richallenmusic uses this set-up. He's had very good results too. This looks like the way to go. How many watts are the solar panels, and how much did they cost? I am using one 18 volt trickle charging panel I bought for about $25. I need one more to run both fans. Right now i'm using a 12 volt battery that stays charged by the panel.
jab0805 1 year ago
@jab0805
I have to give credit to Rich for the down spout idea, it really cleaned up the overall look panel.
The solar panels are 10 watts each, a total of 30 watts. I had purchased these panels on eBay and had them laying around my shop, so I decided to put them to use.
This coming winter will be the true test to see if this heater performs well.
garboelec1 1 year ago
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It will be hard to blow air into a house without a way for the added pressure to come out somewhere.
robdham99 1 year ago
Great video.
You did a wonderful job putting it together. CHEERS
OBXSOLWIND 1 year ago
@OBXSOLWIND
Thanks!
garboelec1 1 year ago
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robdham99 1 year ago
@robdham99
The CFM seems to be fine, I had this in place for several weeks before I made this video. My concerns was that I didn't have too much or too little air flow with regards to allowing the air to become heated inside of the soda cans.
garboelec1 1 year ago
Great idea and great video!
wtam69 1 year ago
@wtam69
Thanks!
garboelec1 1 year ago