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What is DIY Solar Thermal Heating Guide about?

This document summarizes a do-it-yourself solar thermal heating project completed in Poquoson, VA from 2011-2012. The goals were to explore solar technology, exercise engineering skills, and improve home comfort while reducing heating costs. A system was designed and built using 3 solar collectors, a 250-gallon reservoir, and radiant floor heating in 4 rooms. Initial performance matched predictions but the system froze and burst pipes, requiring design changes. With corrections, the solar heating provided 5

Author
ing urban
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EN