With the ever rising cost of power , the bad economic conditions we are in distress and the step up in the global CO2 emissions, a hugh proportion of which is from the consumption of carbon based fuels for electricity production , we all should be searching for for other methods . 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 win on both points.
First – every household is hurting from the size of their utility bills what with the rising price of fossil fuels and the cold weather, have forced us to increase the amount we all have had to pay, more than ever before, but there is an ingeniously clever solution available to green energy enthusiasts. The answer is so easy that it will appeal to anyone, enthusiast or not.
Making use of inexpensive and readily obtainable materials it is possible to make your own solar air heater, and save cash on your electricity bills. The way it works means that you not only get zero cost heated air, you also help to cut down on carbon emissions by using much less electricity, that would otherwise be generated by burning fossils fuels
Second - this system requires no special skills or tools to make and all you need is a plywood box, aluminium soda cans with the top and base drilled out , and painted black to absorb the energy from the sun. The cans are arranged so that the cold air comes in to the box at the bottom flowing through the cans and removing the heat that the cans have stored so the hot air air comes out at the top.The plywood box is enclosed with a clear sheet of plastic to allow access for the solar energy and to prevent any potential cooling of the air inside the box by the wind.
Third – you can construct a reduced size model of the system which is portable and fits easily into a window frame, so it is great for condos or rental property where you cannot make alterations, it is an easy 5 minute task to get it from the window and take it with you. Likewise it can be moved from one room to the next as required .
Forth – this reduced size system requires no power input, so can be used in places where a convenient or practical eletric source is not possible for example 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 therefore very simple and inexpensive to make yourself, nil operating cost or very small operating cost, depending on the system you build , uses a perpetual – plentiful – free source of renewable solar energy and is absolutely environmentally friendly.
So why build your own solar air heating*? The bottom line 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. * follow the solar heating link and get a bonus “secrets to sourcing cheap parts”
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