Solar Collector DIY, a simple project

Here are general instructions for making a simple flat solar collector:
Step 1: Gather materials and tools:
- A metal-plastic pipe or buy a ready-made heat exchanger made of pipes (for example, copper).
- Styrofoam or other insulating material to retain heat.
- Board of oriented strand board (OSB) to create a body.
- Polyethylene film or acrylic glass to cover the collector.
- Tools: saw, drill, rifle, screws, insulating tape, thermometer and other necessary equipment.
Step 2: Construction of the collector body:
- Cut out the shape of the body from the OSB board. You can make it rectangular or square, depending on your needs and available materials.
- Assemble the case using screws and thermal insulation tape to ensure good thermal insulation.
Step 3: Making the heat exchanger:
- If you do not have a ready-made heat exchanger from tubes, make it from a metal-plastic pipe. Create a spiral structure from the tube that will pass through the manifold.
Step 4: Styrofoam Placement:
- Place the foam in the middle of the collector body around the heat exchanger. It will help keep the heat in the collector.
Step 5: Collector Cover:
- Cover the upper part of the collector with polyethylene film or acrylic glass. It should be transparent so that sunlight can penetrate into the collector.
Step 6: Connection:
- Connect the inlet and outlet pipes of the heat exchanger to the coolant circulation system, for example, to the heating system in the house.
Step 7: Testing and Tuning:
- After assembling the collector, check it for leaks and air leaks. Perform test runs to ensure that the collector is working properly and transferring heat to the coolant.
Remark:
- Depending on your needs, it may be necessary to add a pump and thermostat to optimize the system.
- The results of solar collectors can vary greatly depending on geographical location, weather conditions and the efficiency of the collector you are building.
Remember that this is only a general guide and it is best to consult a professional if you have no previous experience in building solar collectors.

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[@lorddog5388]

Скільки метрів трубки пішло, і як на рахунок циркуляції?

[@AdventureswithSazzquach]

The idea is good but you lose energy by putting opaque plastic on at the end. It will block some of the suns rays from hitting the pipe. At that point painting black the pipe is not necessary. Clear plastic is the way to go there. Everything else is a good idea. GLHF

[@sjksander8319]

То вхід 2.5 градуса а вихід 25 ???

[@leofabbro456]

l'entrée est à 21 et la sortie à 25. Le gain est faible.

[@danilamaster1755]

@@leofabbro456 сперва было 45...расход большой для нагревателя такой площади.Нужно было кран OUT , прикрыть и тонкой струей воду в бочку наливать

[@gennadybur5037]

говно на входе и говно на выходе. потому на скло и пожалел, балончик дешевле )) А у Нас пену монтажную попробуй купи всё на фронт все для победы ))