Build Your Own Solar Water Heater

At a glance..

Build Your Own Solar Water Heater is strictly about solar water heating. It offers easy-to-understand suggestions about very simple hot water systems at first, and gradually go on to describe more complex ones.

The details..

'Build Your Own Solar Water Heater' offers readers an easy-to-follow guide on how to build their own solar-powered hot water system. The book starts by discussing the benefits of using solar power as opposed to traditional fossil fuels or electricity, before moving onto more technical aspects such as understanding how the sun works in relation to heating water.

The authors then delve into detailed explanations of various components required for constructing a functional solar water heater, including transfer and storage systems, control mechanisms, collectors and heat exchangers. They also provide guidance on selecting materials needed for each component based on budget constraints.

One unique feature of this book is its special section dedicated solely to installing collector panels. This section includes step-by-step instructions accompanied by illustrations which make it easier even for beginners who have never attempted any DIY projects before.

'Build Your Own Solar Water Heater' concludes with chapters covering free-circulation systems, forced-circulation systems and solar-heated swimming pools. These sections offer additional information about different types of setups one can use depending upon individual needs.