Simple Thoughts "Free Solar Heat"

I have re-released this video because I unknowingly infringed on someone in the original intro. This video shows the installed heat panel and will give you some preliminary numbers.
This series was created to openly share money saving ideas. I encourage you to use what you can and build from it. Giving is more important than taking.
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[derekthegreatgonzo]

why is nobody hooking these up to where they are sucking warm air out from the home,heating it and sending it back into the home?

[matrixm777]

@derekthegreatgonzo That is what they are designed to do. The heat panels circulate the existing warm air from the inside of the home...pulling it into the panel through the bottom header which is then heated to temperatures exceeding 130 degrees. This design is sealed so it doesn't pull in winter air from outside. It will only circulate the existing air from in the home making it very comfortable and efficient. I hope this helps...

[beepenbopper]

I had first seen your solar heater videos months ago and have been thinking (and saving to buy tools & supplies), but now it's finally coming together...

I wanted to ask what did you do to weatherize your heater? Waterproof stain/paint? Siding?

Thanks.

-Adam-

[matrixm777]

@beepenbopper Thanks for the mail, Adam. I used an alluminum flashing to cover the outer casing and I made sure to caulk the seems as well. It works great!!

[hughezee]

would it work better if you put oil in the cans?

[Garynoles]

@matrixm777 I just realized (duh) that mounting it sideways will allow for the sun to stay on the collector for a longer time as it passes by, going the full length of the collector. Final question: some vids say use it to supplement heating the main part of the house that you use the most, others say heat room(s) that do not already get as much heat. I have a cold bedroom that needs it. Our main living area has a fireplace and I'm afraid the heat produced will get sucked up the chimney.......

[matrixm777]

@Garynoles I don't know if it would matter... As long as you have a way to push or pull the air through and into your home. I would think sideways would be easier to move the air through, but 6 on one, half a dozen the other.

matt

[Garynoles]

@matrixm777 Thanks. If I want to mount mine on the roof, would you recommend mounting it vertical just like you have on the wall or horozontal like I've seen others do? The possibility of an advantage of heat rising up on a tall one rather than traveling sideways on a side to side one, etc. Your thoughts... Thanks again!! --Gary

[matrixm777]

@Garynoles Thanks Gary. I used a standard aluminum flashing that comes in a roll. I am using a fan instead of passive. I found that a fan will exchange the heated air much faster. All the best on your build.

[Garynoles]

Good vid. I also like the vid prior where you built this. Looks great! It does look professional with the white alumn. trim you used. What kind of rim is that? I am going to build one to heat my unheated basement! Did you use a fan or just passive? Thanks!