Building a Parabolic Solar Hot-Water Heater Using 123D: For this project I set out to create the solar equivalent of the hot-water tap on a coffee machine: a solar on-demand hot-water heater. I was inspired by the functionality of a new software called 123D-Make that makes it easy to buil…

You wouldn't guess that in the tropics having hot water was so desirable, but at our elevation, it gets quite chilly for me in the evenings. During the rainy season the nights can get particularly cold and if you've been in the rain working, a rejuvenating warm shower is just the ticket! Over the

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In this project, we will guide you through the process of building a cost-effective homemade water distiller that can effectively purify contaminated water and desalinate saltwater, providing a reliable source of clean drinking water. The three essential components required for this dis

This article outlines the steps to construct a DIY solar thermal water heater using copper pipes that can quickly generate hot water. The homemade water heater can produce hot water at a temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, even when the air temperature is in the range of hi

Choosing the right solar thermal water heater system. What is a solar thermal collector? A photovoltaic (PV) solar collector converts solar radiation into electricity , but a solar thermal collector is much simpler than that. It refers to a device that collects heat directly from solar radiation. That can be as…

Cheap Solar Hot Tub/spa/pool Water Heater: This instructable covers the solar heater I made from parts available at the local hardware store (or salvage) for cheap. I have yet to do true empirical measurements on its output/efficiency, but it will raise the temp of my hot tub (~460gal) from…

Solar water heating uses solar collectors to harvest the sun’s energy to heat water rather than to generate electricity, but is it worth it?

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