DIY Solar Heating Systems For Homes

by admin on \'Sunday, June 20th, 2010\'

DIY solar heating systems for homes are becoming more and more popular. Many resources are available for those of you want to build you own residential solar water heating system. You can find Ebooks and Videos that are quite detailed and give you very clear instructions on how to build your own solar system to heat hot water for domestic use and/or for heating.

There are a few important items to check and confirm before you get started:

  • Will the roof get enough direct solar radiation and how much solar radiation will the collectors get? Solar Pathfinder Solar Pathfinder
  • is a great tool that can help you with this. And when you are done using it, help your friends

  • Do some research into the types of solar collectors you could use, how many you will need and what size. The
    Alternative Energy Store
    is a great resource for all things solar. They have books And you might just find some discounted items
  • Make sure that your roof framing is strong enough to support your solar collectors!

    Once you have collected the answers to these items, I recommend you contact a solar collector company and have them help you design the system. Have fun and good luck with your diy solar heating system for your home!

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