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Post by Martin on Jan 2, 2011 13:17:17 GMT -4
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Post by nhlivefreeordie on Jan 2, 2011 15:51:28 GMT -4
We are planning solar radiant floor heat in the new place in NH. Between that and the woodstove, we should be plenty warm.
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Post by ☼ ЯÏĊk ☺ on Jan 3, 2011 9:25:03 GMT -4
I plan on using 3 different things when/ if I get that far. Passive thermal mass, radiant fired by the wood stove, and someday have solar and a small wind generator that dumps the juice into a heating element when the batts are fully charged.
We use the barrel method in the greenhouse, and to a lesser extent under the spring poly row cover/ mini hoops. After buying materials, passive thermal siphoning is almost free.
If it's free, it's for me. lol
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Post by nhlivefreeordie on Jan 3, 2011 10:55:50 GMT -4
Our Alternative heating and Modern Energy writer in the paper starts delving into Solar this month.
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Post by ☼ ЯÏĊk ☺ on Jan 3, 2011 11:02:26 GMT -4
Nice. thats info. people will desp. need wtshtf.
Thats why i love thermal siphoning and mass. No power needed, just sunshine.
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Post by lauriel on Jan 3, 2011 11:13:26 GMT -4
Wayne, can't wait to see this month's paper. Sounds like it will be even better than the first two. Have to say I am proud to be a part of what you are trying to achieve with the Valley Newspaper. Some day maybe it will go national!!
Rick, do you use 55 gal drums filled with water and painted black? That is what I was planning on using.
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Post by ☼ ЯÏĊk ☺ on Jan 3, 2011 11:21:15 GMT -4
Yes Ma'am. benches on top.
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Post by ☼ ЯÏĊk ☺ on Jan 3, 2011 11:27:37 GMT -4
Plus, my brother has TWO 96' hoophouses he bought used like 7 years ago. Never been erected here.
Drives me freakin' nuts.
He also got a pipe bender for Christmas that uses the same galvanized pipe that goes on top of chainlink fences.
Did I mention that people have the uncanny ability to drive me freakin' nuts?
Wow. that was kinda like redneck therapy. weeeeeeeeeee....
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Post by rAcErRicK on Jan 3, 2011 19:04:13 GMT -4
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Post by rAcErRicK on Jan 3, 2011 20:36:07 GMT -4
I'm guessing that one or more of these would be ideal for an outside enclosed workshop, maybe a small barn, or even an outhouse  . It should work, although not at maximum efficiency, without all the thermostats and fans. Like the man that made the vids, after one worked out all the details and perfected it, they would save quite a bit for a house. I'm also thinking it is a mistake to mount one rigidly on a house, as it should be able to keep turned toward the sun. A flexible ele. dryer vent hose should work for that. |
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Post by nhlivefreeordie on Jan 3, 2011 21:11:18 GMT -4
Wayne, can't wait to see this month's paper. Sounds like it will be even better than the first two. Have to say I am proud to be a part of what you are trying to achieve with the Valley Newspaper. Some day maybe it will go national!! Rick, do you use 55 gal drums filled with water and painted black? That is what I was planning on using. We are glad to have you too Laurie, you and Rick both wrote nice Frugal Living columns, it will be a positive for the paper, and I am sure folks will enjoy it. |
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Post by ☼ ЯÏĊk ☺ on Jan 3, 2011 21:54:58 GMT -4
great vids, Rick. thanks for sharing. Really made my frugal mind cook. I guess I did okay with my summer solar HW heater. I have a fancy prof. probe therm, I havent tried, but I would guess I get 150 to 160f. Not bad for a sawdust maker. My box is 5' x 6' x 16", with 250' of 1/2" and 3/4" black plastic pipe. I posted a pic on farcebook, but its covered in snow. I put a 50 g. hw heater inside beside my copper tank. this summer I will add a 2- 3 gpm circulator pump with a thermostat.
I will be building a can heater, cause its redneck frugal. like me. lol
One of the mags has an article on a window unit that hangs outside. With the wind we get it would be a kite in 5 minutes.
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Post by azlonerider on Jan 4, 2011 1:08:48 GMT -4
I really like the solar heater ideas... I'm going to use one of them for my shop, and if it works well I'll incorporate them into the south side of the house, which has full sun all day.
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Post by lauriel on Jan 4, 2011 9:49:33 GMT -4
Great videos Thanks. Even I can build one of those.
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Post by rAcErRicK on Jan 4, 2011 22:01:45 GMT -4
Great videos Thanks. Even I can build one of those. You are most welcome Guys. There is little I have to offer on a homesteading forum, but once in awhile I find something of use, but I do try. ;D I'm slowly gathering information on growing some food soon too. Due to very poor soil, pure sugar sand and even some shell from when we were the ocean bottom, I am most likely gonna need to do raised beds and haul in some real dirt.  |
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. It should work, although not at maximum efficiency, without all the thermostats and fans. Like the man that made the vids, after one worked out all the details and perfected it, they would save quite a bit for a house. I'm also thinking it is a mistake to mount one rigidly on a house, as it should be able to keep turned toward the sun. A flexible ele. dryer vent hose should work for that. 
