$69 solar water heater

Journal Article · Mon Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980 · Sunpaper; (United States)

OSTI ID:5776662

Morris, E

The construction of a batch or breadbox solar water heater is described in which it is assumed that an old refrigerator and used galvanized air compressor tank are available (at no charge). Additional materials required (plumbing, hardware, lumber, and miscellaneous) cost approximately $69. The refrigerator serves as an insulated box as well as a built-in hinged adjustable reflector (the door). The door also provides tight-fitting nighttime insulation. Detailed directions are provided for the construction of the solar water heater; the principal operations involve modification of the refrigerator, plumbing the tank, constructing the glazing section, and tilting the collector properly. Ample illustrations are provided and a complete list of materials needed is included. The project can be completed in one day. (MJJ)

• OSTI ID: 5776662
• Journal Information: Sunpaper; (United States), Journal Name: Sunpaper; (United States) Vol. 5:9; ISSN SUNPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
140907* -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Water Heating
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320101 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Residential Buildings-- (-1987)
APPLIANCES
CONSTRUCTION
COST
EQUIPMENT
GLAZING MATERIALS
HEATERS
INSTALLATION
MATERIALS
PASSIVE SOLAR WATER HEATERS
REFRIGERATORS
RETROFITTING
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR WATER HEATERS
WATER HEATERS