Jim Meaney, owner of Cansolair Inc. displays how he converts pop cans into a powerful solar power for homes heating panel.
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Glue? lol and steel …
Glue? lol and steel cans make work but not as well since they dont transfer heat as well as aluminum.
I bet you are a …
I bet you are a sitter/critisizer and NOT a doer! Your type is always critisizing from some imaginary lofty perch. Washing the cans is important to removing leftover residue that can impede heat transfer and the ability of the paint to stick. There is no “energy debt” in producing the cans. Geeez they are already made!
don’t hate
don’t hate
Another person …
Another person using the term “green” to try to get into your pockets. It takes less energy to turn the aluminum back into useable raw material.
Actually you dont …
Actually you dont really need plans if you understand the concept. If it is vertically mounted and you want the heat to come out the top then you dont need a fan. just remember:
Drilling the ends of the can out improves airflow.
Building a board stop into your frame with holes in it for each row of cans will work better then trying to cut a hole in the side of the bottom can. It also makes it easier to route the air the most convenient way.
The warmer air will …
The warmer air will rise, but I was thinking that with more suface contact with the aluminum, the air can be a bit warmer. I’m even thinking of experimenting with a system where the air flow does not directly pass through the cans, but the are stacked with the ends facing the sun, and any heat created in the can will eventually rise out the back side where the opening lid is. Maby I’ll put a few extra small holes. That way if a fan is used, only the warm air from the cans will be drawn up.
Heat rises so …
Heat rises so virtical position of the tubes is a must
Brilliant and …
Brilliant and Newfoundlander in the same sentence? Isn’t that an oxymoron?
The cost of these …
The cost of these things are in the $2,000 to $3,000+ range not including installation costs! I think that is a LOT of money for some cans and a fan.
harbor freight is …
harbor freight is WAY expensive. Twice or more what you can buy PV for on the web .
Very interesting! …
Very interesting! Visiting your site now…
brilliant!
brilliant!
Position is NOT …
Position is NOT important!! You could make it vertical and pull the air DOWN the unit with a fan. In fact doing it this way would help circulate the warmer air near the ceiling back down near the floor where the cooler air usually hangs out. warm air will rise but it doesn’t have to in something like this.
Can’t say they …
Can’t say they invented it. People have been building them for YEARS. Alot of people use solar heaters like that for greenhouses or garages.
As far as the idea and execution, it’s a great one. I’ve got plans to build one for my workshop.
jim you are so cool.
jim you are so cool.
i think jim may hav …
i think jim may hav the right idea but needs too wear safety glasses thats all
After 200 tins of …
After 200 tins of guiness you won’t need a solar heater. You won’t feel the cold.
Hey, good idea… …
Hey, good idea… if you drink Guinness in the can, it’s already black and it is taller… don’t have to dick around with as many tins and no painting. And….. you get to drink about 200 tins of Guinness!!!!!
He shows you all …
He shows you all you need to know to do it yourself, or if you’re too lazy you can pay the price. You’re paying for construction and labour costs more than anything else.
These things cost …
These things cost about $2,500 installed. That is a lot of green for some cans and a fan.
You idiot, Turning …
You idiot, Turning it into raw material may take less energy for you as an individual but not for the plant that actually does it.
Plus this stops the need for using electricity in such a high manner as to power a heater.
The more people that do things like this the lower emmisions will be out there. That fact alone makes it “Green”.
LOL
LOL
Its a lot of work, …
Its a lot of work, he has to drink all te can’s before he can make a pannel
does this use …
does this use convection to circulate the air or is a fan needed?
i made a sweet one …
i made a sweet one with an old picture window some flat black tremclad and at one end i put a 15 dollar solar panel for the car and hooked it to a aluminum pc fan and it throws heat like a basterd
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