Build Your Own Solar Water Heater
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Make Your Own Solar Water Heater
In my enthusiasm to learn more about solar power and how to make use of it in the home I took a look at solar water heater systems.
Why not try your hand at making your own Solar Water Heater? If you were only able to do this much to your home by making use of solar power you could be saving big on your electric bill and if you are thinking of the environment you would be helping to reduce pollution.
I read some stats from the University of Wisconsin's Solar Energy Laboratory that says that a family of four with an electric water heater would need about 6,400 kilowatt hours of electricity to heat their water. That water heater would be responsible for about 8 tons of carbon dioxide per year. That amount is supposed to be double the amount of an automobile. A natural gas or oil-fired water heater would contribute about 2 tons of carbon dioxide per year.
Why not try your hand at making your own Solar Water Heater? If you were only able to do this much to your home by making use of solar power you could be saving big on your electric bill and if you are thinking of the environment you would be helping to reduce pollution.
I read some stats from the University of Wisconsin's Solar Energy Laboratory that says that a family of four with an electric water heater would need about 6,400 kilowatt hours of electricity to heat their water. That water heater would be responsible for about 8 tons of carbon dioxide per year. That amount is supposed to be double the amount of an automobile. A natural gas or oil-fired water heater would contribute about 2 tons of carbon dioxide per year.
Check out DIY Solar Water Heaters. This is an outstanding guide for making your own solar water heater.
Homemade Solar Water Heater
After doing a little research into the cost of buying a ready to go solar water heater system I found that you would be paying out anywhere from $1000.00 to $3000.00. It would be expensive but you are supposed to make that back in savings over a period of a few years.
So, I checked into making your own solar heater to see what was available. You can make your own for a lot less than buying a pre made solar water heater. Installing a solar heater will save you about 1/3 per year on your electric bill. Also, solar heaters will last a lot longer than conventional water heaters. The costs for making your own heater should be under $100.00 for materials. I found this guide for making a Solar Water Heaters that looked interesting.
So, I checked into making your own solar heater to see what was available. You can make your own for a lot less than buying a pre made solar water heater. Installing a solar heater will save you about 1/3 per year on your electric bill. Also, solar heaters will last a lot longer than conventional water heaters. The costs for making your own heater should be under $100.00 for materials. I found this guide for making a Solar Water Heaters that looked interesting.
Your Own Solar Water Heater
Why not make your own water heater, if you have some mechanical ability you should be able to put one together if working off some plans. You would feel good about doing it yourself, saving money on your electric bill and would be helping the environment. (also if the powers out you still have hot water)
Check out DIY Solar Water Heaters. This is an outstanding guide for making your own solar water heater.
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