Build A Solar Heater Out Of Rain Gutters

The downspouts are laid out side by side to from the collector absorber.

Build a solar heater out of rain gutters.

In the photo i used 4 x4 posts to hold the two 3. The downspouts are all connected to air supply and return plenums run along the top and bottom of the collector. If you don t have it in you to make one yourself solar air heaters for sale are also available online for purchase with a bit of internet digging. Diy solar heating with the heat grabber build this diy solar heating collector the heat grabber is a window box solar collector you can fabricate in under an hour.

Nov 6 2016 diy solar air heater. The first thing to do is figure out where you want to place the box or boxes you build. Diy solar air heater videos are a big hit on youtube with a couple of main staple ideas recycled pop can solar collectors downspout solar collectors screen or sheet metal solar collectors. On the top vents in the building you ll need to put a flapper valve made from plastic sheeting or a trash bag this keeps the warm air from leaving at night as the heater would work in reverse.

I have found out that bigger is better when it comes to solar air heater boxes. The internal fan. Prepare whatever foundation and side installation mounts needed. Reaches high temps 140f.

The steel downspout solar air heater. Find the best and biggest not shaded south facing area you can. Also put some screen on the vents to keep most of the critters out and to keep the plastic valves from sucking into the vent.