Free Energy – Homemade Solar Hot Water Kits
DIY hot water systems are not new, people in the United States have been using homemade water heating kits for over 100 years. As far back as 1897 the pasadena are amassed 30% of all buildings utilising forms of solar heaters for hot water! If our ancestors could harness the power of the sun over a hundred years ago, then we should be now!
However the discovery of massive supplies of gas and oil in the United States meant that creating energy from the sun was sidelined in favor of fossil fuel heating methods. The threat of global warming has led to a surge in the number of people building their own solar hot water panels to help the environment.
Latest statistics show that there are over 500,000 such water heating devices used in California. Many of these are used in houses and swimming pools. Using a DIY Solar Panels for swimming pools and showers is a great way to lower pollution caused by fossil fuels and also to lower your electricity bill. A bonus is that your carbon footprint is less.
The basics of a diy solar panel used for water heating are a glass panel, wooden container and piping. The water is heated by the strength of the sun hitting the glass and heating the water in the pipes. Just imagine the sun as the power source for your hot water tank. However unlike when you flip the electricity switch, the sun heats up your hot water for free!
Most of the equipment that you will require can be bought at your local DIY shop. I use Radioshack for example. I can now build my own panels and cells for under $200. But remember energy from the sun is free so you will recoup these costs over time. More importantly you will not be paying thousands of dollars to a professional when you can build your own for a fraction of the price! The cost of the components is far outweighed by what you will be saving long term in electricity and heating costs around your home.
So what are you waiting for? You could be using these simple DIY solar panel systems to heat your home or swimming pool. Making a do it yourself solar hot water panel is actually easier than you would think. There are stacks of guides and plans available on the internet.
