does any one know where i can get free plans to make a solar water heater?

Question

any web links or emailed plans would be great.....the idea is to build a solar heater for a pool

thanks so far for the comments, although 'conspicuous consumptionist' would i think be a triffle overboard...surely anyone wanting to investigate renewable energy sources for whatever reasons should be praised.....
info only in future please? thanks

Answer 1

I very much doubt that this is possible.

The plans are probably confidential and/or you may have to pay to use them, even for private use.

Good luck trying!

Answer 2

Here you go...
http://www.solartec.iinet.net.au/solare/secondary/solarhotwater.htm
These are plans for a smaller version. I have seen books in the library that have plans but as of right now I cannot remember the names. I will try to look and then let you know.

This is a nice how to for a small scale passive heater. I have seen larger (like 4'x8') home made panels used in ND to heat small buildings. It wouldn't get it to 80, but it surely takes the chill out. Note: these wer closed loop systems that used antifreeze, radiators, and a thermostatically driven 12v solar powered citculating pumps.

Answer 3

The link below may give you a start. You'll obviously need something a lot bigger. Solar is usually used by conservationists, not conspicuous consumpsionists.

Answer 4

Before you go to the trouble, make sure the kind you end up making can help you with tax breaks and stuff. Here's more info:

http://www.orer.gov.au/householders/index.html