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  1. TheycallMeDave

    Results of my first DIY Solar Hot Water Project using 300' coil of PEX

    The project consisted of building a Solar Box/Oven for 300' of 3/4" Pex-B Tubing to sit inside of and was built using 2x12's with a finished size of 36"x36" . 1/2" plywood was used for the backing with 1" Polyiso Board sitting on top of that with a thick piece of sheetmetal plate on top of that...
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    Could an experienced Pump Man venture a guess as to the max. head on this ???

    http://www.lightobject.com/Heavy-duty-30Lm-475GPH-DC12V-High-Temperature-100-39C-3-phase-Brushless-Water-Oil-Gasoline-pump-w-speed-control-P544.aspx Ive tried to find out the max. head thru the Distributor but they dont know and cant find out . Based on the specs and type of pump it is, is...
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    Please critique this inexpensive Pump that ive selected for my Solar Panel / Tank

    http://www.lightobject.com/Heavy-duty-30Lm-475GPH-DC12V-High-Temperature-100-39C-3-phase-Brushless-Water-Oil-Gasoline-pump-w-speed-control-P544.aspx This pump looks very good to me given its high temp. hi volume capability , plus its 12 vdc and uses only 3.8 amps . Im wanting to hook this...
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    Is there a maximum height for a Thermosyphon hot water system to work ?

    If a solar collector is mounted on the ground and there is a horizontal (inclinded) piping run of 25' (each for supply and return) then a vertical run of 10' to the water heater tank....will the water still move adequately ? Are there limits ?? Thanks.
  5. TheycallMeDave

    Need constructive critique on my idea for a solar hot water panel , please

    This looks like a great forum. Some background : I live alone and want to totally eliminate the need to run my 40 gallon electric water heater, and since i live in sunny Florida I believe I can do so given my low requirement for hot water. Im going to be building my solar collector very...
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