DIY Solar Heater
Using the “pop can solar heater” method, I built this solar heater this winter to better heat my tool shed.
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I checked all the floor vents in my house and the hot air that comes out is about 130 degrees f. It seems to me that if you were to add a second intake and exhoust vent that you could double your air flow and the air temprature should still be high enough to keep you comfortable while the sun is shining. Give it some thought…
@mikegarde Yes I move it indoors in summer.
A freind has made a cover to put over it though and says it works well.
In addition to @problah question, how has it held up during the summer months? Do you/should you make something like this portable enough to move indoors?
That’s the gayest thing I’ve ever seen.
That’s a really good idea! How well does the glue hold, and to what temp have you tested it to before failure?
Thanks!
the only thing spoiling the video is that daft song that is playing in the background
Do you have a step by step instruction available?
Or know where I can find some??
Top Marks ! Look great Greetings from a very snowy Scotland.
thats awesome! what about for a vw bus??
Where did you buy the thermostat at? How much for it?
Works good although it has been a cloudy winter so far
thats great, is it still going ?
Great video! Awesome results.
Where would you buy the thermostat at?
love your box dude,….looks professional and neat
50 stars
Maybe you are moving too much air through your heater cooling it too much Im in S Dak.
I have the same snap disk, but seems like if there isn’t direct sunlight it drops down in heat quite a bit. Mine usually stops running around 1:30 pm this time of year. I’m in Wisconsin.
I have a stat on mine that kicks in at 110 degrees and off at 90
when it’s cloudy does the fan still kick in? Mine quits when the sun is weak.
When there’s snow on the ground I would think vertical would get the reflection off snow to get more heat.
I saw you built one out of corragated tin. Did you build another one a different way ( tin cans)to see which would get you more heat?? Also do you think vertical angled towards sky makes much difference?? I plan to exkperiment on mine soon to see if I can tell much difference. tks
Glad to hear that worked out for you, I might try it on another one I am doin. Have you seen the video about how they put the cans inside an aluminum downspout and not glue the cans that way. He replyed that he thought he got more heat and was easier to build. ????
I was able to use a regular manual can opener to remove the tops and bottoms of my cans – Just another hint for DIYers out there. ( granted no turbo effect using this method)
Great Video! wow, 235 degrees! that’s stunning! can’t wait to make a larger one!
Excellent video!