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Question: Does any one know where i can get free plans to make a solar water heater?

(Posted by: rob_kendalluk on 2006-07-03 18:18:40)

Any web links or emailed plans would be great.....the idea is to build a solar heater for a pool thanks so far for the comments, although 'conspicuous consumptionist' would i think be a triffle overboard...surely anyone wanting to investigate renewable energy sources for whatever reasons should be praised..... info only in future please? thanks

Posted by: The Techie on 2006-07-03, 18:22:58

I very much doubt that this is possible. The plans are probably confidential and/ or you may have to pay to use them, even for private use. Good luck trying!

Posted by: John on 2006-07-03, 18:27:11

The link below may give you a start. You'll obviously need something a lot bigger. Solar is usually used by conservationists, not conspicuous consumpsionists.

Posted by: booktender on 2006-07-03, 18:30:55

Before you go to the trouble, make sure the kind you end up making can help you with tax breaks and stuff. Here's more info: orer.gov.au/ householders/ index.html

Posted by: Pete on 2006-07-03, 18:56:11

Here you go... solartec.iinet.net.au/ solare/ secondary/ solarhotwater.htm These are plans for a smaller version. I have seen books in the library that have plans but as of right now I cannot remember the names. I will try to look and then let you know. This is a nice how to for a small scale passive heater. I have seen larger (like 4'x8') home made panels used in ND to heat small buildings. It wouldn't get it to 80, but it surely takes the chill out. Note: these wer closed loop systems that used antifreeze, radiators, and a thermostatically driven 12v solar powered citculating pumps.