Comments on: solar water heater simple DIY project

By: desertsun02

desertsun02 — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:40:16 +0000

This system will …
This system will heat up a little over 2 gallons at a time.

By: 1969info

1969info — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:40:16 +0000

Hi, I like the …
Hi, I like the temperatures you reached but how long can you run your water until the heated water runs out and your back to normal temperatures.

By: desertsun02

desertsun02 — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:40:16 +0000

probably 45 to 60 …
probably 45 to 60 minutes to reach 150 degrees. you could probably get the water to 130 degrees in as little as 20 mins when it is 95 degrees out.

By: DaveTheyCallme

DaveTheyCallme — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:40:16 +0000

What about when its …
What about when its 95 f. outside on a bright sunny day ? How long would it have to sit in the piping under those conditions . Any idea ? thanks.

By: desertsun02

desertsun02 — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:40:16 +0000

you have to let the …
you have to let the water sit in the piping for 30 to 60 minutes before draining it out for the water to get hot. maximum temperature i’ve recorded so far is 153 degrees.

By: DaveTheyCallme

DaveTheyCallme — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:40:16 +0000

Ill be youd really …
Ill be youd really get some serious temp. output if you put it on the roof facing south. Its amazing youre getting 130 f. – 150 f. water when the water is moving fast.

By: insAneTunA

insAneTunA — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:40:16 +0000

Hey… have you …
Hey… have you ever seen the videos from “GREENPOWERSCIENCE” ? (excuse me for the capitals but I just copied the name) The specific video that you should see is called : SOLAR HOT WATER 2 DIY USING BLACK WATER HOSE

great work, I love it!

Greets from the Netherlands

By: desertsun02

desertsun02 — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:40:15 +0000

the water will be …
the water will be cold if you run it non-stop. it takes about 30 mins to reach 130 degrees in summer time (in desert climate). the highest water temp. i achieved was 157 degrees when i let the water sit in the tube for 4 hours on a hot (100 degree) sunny summer day.

By: andrew0901280

andrew0901280 — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:40:15 +0000

that is awsome im …
that is awsome im gonna use that to heat the hot tub i built.
oh ya how long does it take for the water to heat up in the tube or can you run it nonstop without the water getting cold

By: MrWombatPPC

MrWombatPPC — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:40:15 +0000

Even if this is not …
Even if this is not safe for house hold drinking. Which to be honest who drinks from the Hot Tap anyhow.? Bu this would be Ideal for underfloor heating. Simply have the water pumped round on a timer. ever 35-30 mins cycle the flow. Simple.