Solar Air Heater - Build Yours Now

With the perpetual  rising price of power , the harsh  state of the economy we are all  in distress  and the boost  in the global CO2  emissions, a big  proportion  of which is from the usage  of fossil  fuels for electricity generation , we all should be seeking for alternatives . The alternatives will be mostly  for economic advantages  but if we can make environmentally friendly choices  then that is much better and I believeam convinced  that solar air heaters score on both points.

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First - all homeowners are  suffering  from the increase in their utility bills what with the increasing price  of fossil fuels and the cold weather, have served  to increase the amount we have had to pay, more than ever before, but there is an ingeniously clever answer available to green  energy enthusiasts.  The solution is so straighforward  that it will  appeal to everyone, enthusiast or just interested in learning more.

Making use of  inexpensive  and readily  obtainable parts  it is doablefeasible  to make  your own solar air heater, and save money  on your electric  bills. The way it works means that you not only get free heated air, you also help to reduce carbon emissions by using much less power, that would otherwise be generated by burning fossils fuels

Second - this system needs no special  skills or tools to make and consists of a plywood box, aluminium soda cans with the top and base  drilled out , and painted  black to absorb the energy from the sun. The soda cans are  placed in such a way  so that the cold  air comes in to the box at the base flowing through the cans and removing  the heat that the cans have absorbed so the hot air  air comes out at  the top.The box  is enclosed  with a clear sheet of plastic to allow access for the suns rays and to prevent any possible cooling of the interior of the box by the wind.

Third – it is possible to build  a smaller  version of the system which is portable  and fits quickly into a window frame, so it is wonderful  for condos or rental property where you cannot  make alterations, it is a simple five minute job  to get it from the window and take it with you. Likewise  it can be taken  from one room to another as required .

Forth – this smaller  system needs  no power input, so can be used in places where a convenient or practical power  source is not possible  such as an outhouse, workshop, cabin or garage.

Fifth – as these systems use no or very little power (the larger versions needs a small fan to circulate the air through the system), and as it produces no emissions it is an undoubtedly environmentally friendly air heater.

Solar air heating  is thus  very straightforawrd and cheap to build yourself, zero operating cost or  extremely  small operating cost, depending on the system you build , uses a perpetual – plentiful – free source of renewable solar energy and is totally environmentally friendly.

So why make  your own solar air heater-The main reason is that it will save you cash  which, paricularly  in this economy, is a good  thing. Start looking at your options today and start to make plans on how you can spend the extra money that you can potentially  save with this system.