Simple passive solar water heater
Hey, I made a simple solar water heater with a 55 gallon barrel elevated slightly. Took a garden hose connected to a well and made a connection for the rather cold water on the bottom, the barrel i...
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bpounds, 40 is good but if a lower value can feed the shower appropriate, I'd be okay with it. but 10 just isnt cutting it.
Big Katuna, man I have seen things about that online. I was hoping to start out smaller and simple and build it up if need be.
Swell1, that's a good idea but I was hoping to stay away from electricity on this project, my camper does have a pump on it I might use.
Afidel, that wort chiller might be the best way. I especially if I elevate the coiled part to the higher (warmer) part of the water. And I believe there are specific liquids for that stuff that hold their temperature longer
after googling a bit it seems like these barrels are infamous for not holding high psi and potentially posing a hazard if psi is too high
Big Katuna, man I have seen things about that online. I was hoping to start out smaller and simple and build it up if need be.
Swell1, that's a good idea but I was hoping to stay away from electricity on this project, my camper does have a pump on it I might use.
Afidel, that wort chiller might be the best way. I especially if I elevate the coiled part to the higher (warmer) part of the water. And I believe there are specific liquids for that stuff that hold their temperature longer
after googling a bit it seems like these barrels are infamous for not holding high psi and potentially posing a hazard if psi is too high
