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Please Post Member Solar Heat Distribution Projects Here!
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Scott Davis:
Please tell us about your solar heat distribution projects here. Please be sure to include lots of pictures and video if you can! I don't have much...
Can SharkBite fittings "Take It" ?!
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SolarInterested:
Hi Folks! SharkBite fittings, for connecting 1/2" copper tubing is rated up to 200 PSI@70F, and can take 30F to 200F. Anyone with experience...
Newbie Idiot Question - Double Decker CVPC collectors
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stevenb:
Hi! Here is a 3d model animation video (less than 2 min) showing an idea i had to maximize collector exposure. I'm sure it's been done before...
Forced Air Hydronic HEX Plenum Installs
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stmbtwle:
I searched the forum but "plenum" has a few meanings and brought up a ton of irrelevant stuff. Does anyone here have experience with a...
Hydronic rug?
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stmbtwle:
Been reading on various radiator thoughts, under my existing floor between joists, building a pex wall, etc... What about an ON-floor radiant heat...
Hybrid Heat Exchanger for Solar Air Collector
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Strus:
I thought I would play around with an idea that I had here thanks to a suggestion from Willie ... ...
Air Changes per Hour for Various Types of Premises
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robertpelletier:
Hi, All, I came across this useful tool, during my wanderings ! http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/air-change-rate-room-d_867.html Like any tool,...
Radiator Types
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robertpelletier:
This is an attempt to catalog various radiator types available in various parts of the world... Starting off with locally available radiators...
Radiant Wall
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Minsc:
This video shows installation of a radiant wall (sorry the titles are in French) G_H
Radiator in air duct?
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Rick H Parker:
I have a DIY solar hot water system that is over sized for my hot water use, and was thinking to use the extra heat for bonus house heating. I was...
Wall mounted radiators
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randyb:
Any experience here with individual wall mounted radiators ? Maybe made from used a/c condenser's. My idea is to run the hot water pipes to heat...
Backup fan placement ideas
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stmbtwle:
I found out last spring that with reflectors added to my hot air collector that it can experience meltdown if the power goes out. The box smoked up...
effectiveness of stapled PEX under wood floor
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Garage_Hermit:
We have all seen it done, but as wood is a goodish insulation how much of a compromise is it?? I went to my local distributor of PEX pipe (I presume...
Convection Currents, Vents, Airflow etc
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BaseApe:
Hey all, I recently turned my porch into a sunspace and have been very much enjoying the free winter heating here in the southern hemisphere. ...
Bimetal air diverter
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panalessolareschile:
I'm still thinking about an automatic air diverter. I wonder if an something with Bimetal could work, (passive only, no solenoid or motor) . The...
Infloor Hydonics - How Not To Do It...
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NYNick:
Some sober reading here... http://inspectapedia.com/heat/Radiant-Slab-Heat-Mistakes.htm G_H
radiant floor question
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Garage_Hermit:
I am planning on building a hot water system to heat our water and provide some space heating. I have several questions, but will deal with them one...
solar water furnace geo thermal system
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xactdude:
everytime I get into one project it brings up another in my feeble mind. hot water panels, circulating water thru a set of coils installed into the...
Radiant Floors - How They Work
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Garage_Hermit:
Here is a useful site ! It details some common myths about radiant floors, as gleaned off the Internet, then proceeds to dispel them ! In the...
GSHP combined with solar collector?
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Garage_Hermit:
Currently I have a solar PV system that averages about 15 to 20 kWh per day 30 on a good day. I have a ground source heat pump (climate master...
Radiant heat under tile questions
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Scott Davis:
Hello, I'm getting ready to install tile in an unfinished space that I'd like to add radiant heat to in the future. First as I understand it typical...
Solar-Air Masterclass Reading...
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Garage_Hermit:
I'd highly recommend the attached link as an excellent read for anybody with 15 minutes to spare... http://eecm.eu/?page_id=114 Although it deals...
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