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Using the “pop can solar heater” method, I built this solar heater this winter to better heat my tool shed.
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This is my solar heater just before it was completed. Thanks to shoestring, my simple thoughts, my2cents and others for their thoughts and information, it was a fun project. I so pumped I’m getting 175 degrees out of this thing.
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Watch as I install a home-made solar heater. More at www.cleanpowershow.com
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Introduction slides to solar thermal energy and solar hot water for a home or business. Solar hot water can save you or your business potentially thousands of dollars per year as well as have a great return on investment within 3 to 5 years. With rising electricity costs, solar hot water makes more economical sense.
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Grants Pass, OR (PRWEB) March 23, 2012
March is “National Save Your Vision Month” and few people are more aware of the need for this American Optometric Association (AOA) supported program than Sharon Kleyne, founder of Bio-Logic Aqua Research, Inc., and host of the Sharon Kleyne Hour Power of Water radio talk show. A longtime eye health advocate, Mrs. Kleyne believes that eye education worldwide is inadequate and that the best way to “Save Your Vision” is to improve your knowledge of eye functioning and vision care.
Mrs. Kleyne supports the AOA’s efforts to urge everyone to have regular eye exams.
Improved knowledge of the protective natural tear film that covers the eye’s exposed portions, says Sharon Kleyne, is an excellent place to begin your eye care education. Dry eye symptoms have become the number one reason for eye doctor visits in the United States and dry eye discomfort occurs when the eyes’ tear film, which is 99% water, loses too much of this vital fluid (Mathers, 2005).
According to Sharon Kleyne, dry eye may be caused by environmental conditions such as dry air, polluted humidity, wind, cold, solar radiation, forced-air heating and cooling, insulated walls and windows, and numerous household chemicals. The condition may also be caused by diminished functioning of the minuscule lipid glands in the eyelids, not drinking enough water (dehydration), an improper diet, and impaired tear gland production. The tear film’s thin “lipid” or oil layer helps prevent the underlying “aqueous” (water) layer, from losing moisture to evaporation (Mathers, 2005). Dry eye is becoming extremely common among computer users (AOA, 2012).
Whatever the cause, the result is loss of water from the tear film’s aqueous layer. Since the tear film’s salt content remains constant and does not evaporate, when water is lost, tear film salt becomes overly concentrated (AOA, 2012). This can throw off the tear film’s “osmolarity” (a measure of water attracting ability) and cause the body to transmit anti-inflammatory agents to the eyes. This, in turn, can cause symptoms such as red, itching and or burning eyes, blurred vision, headaches, increased anxiety, etc.(Mathers, 2005).????
Sharon Kleyne had long advocated water replacement therapy or “re-hydration” as the easiest and most natural method of restoring lost tear film water to alleviate dry eye symptoms. Mrs. Kleyne and the AOA also offer many other suggestions to make sure that the tear film always remains moist and healthy (See http://www.AOA.org and http://www.NaturesTears.com).????
Sharon Kleyne’s popular radio talk show, Sharon Kleyne Hour Power of Water, is sponsored by Bio-Logic Aqua Research, whose Nature’s Tears? EyeMist? is the only all-natural, all-water eye mist that is patented and specifically configured to soothe dry eye symptoms and supplement natural tear film water. Nature?s Tears? EyeMist? is available at http://www.BioLogicAqua.com, Amazon.com, drugstore.com and selected drugstores nationwide. The product is expected to be available worldwide by the end of 2013.
Listen to the Sharon Kleyne Hour Power of Water Mondays, 10 a.m., PST/PDT. The syndicated radio talk show is heard on Voice America/World Talk Radio, Green Talk Network and Apple iTunes. Go to http://www.SharonKleyneHour.com for written summaries and on-demand replays. Also visit http://www.naturestears.com, http://whatistheeye.wordpress.com, “Nature’s Tears EyeMist” on Facebook and “Bio-Logic Aqua” on Twitter.
References:
Mathers, WD, MD, Tear Film and Treatment of Dry Eye Disease, Bio-Logic Aqua Research, 2005.
Save Your Vision Month: Healthy Vision at the Computer, American Optometric Association (AOA.org), March 22, 2012.
? 2012 Bio-Logic Aqua Research
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The pump does not need to be the 100 watt version. There are lower wattage pumps on the market. A good DC pump would work too. This is 50 gallons. Pondmaster Magnetic Drive Water Pump.
Jim Meaney, owner of Cansolair Inc. displays how he converts pop cans into a powerful solar heating panel.
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Beautiful orrery(solar system model) avaiable in : www.orrerystore.com .Solartron Energy Systems Inc. has created the SolarBeam Concentrator is the word's first affordable parabolic solar concentrator for thermal hot water production. One system provides peak 10kw/hour (34000 BTU/hour) of hot water capable to heat a 2400 sq. ft (222 m2) house. The solar collector area of the SolarBeam Concentrator is 121 sq ft (11.3 m2) and concentrates the sun's heat on a 10″X10″ (25X25 cm) heat exchanger. The SolarBeam has dual-axis sun tracking and is available for commercial, government, and residential applications. Payback is typically 6 years with government incentives. SolarBeam is 262% more efficient than solar flat plate hot water panels and 98% more efficient than evacuated tube panels. The system is also capable of generating 3.5 kW/hour of photovoltaic electricity as well provide air conditioning in conjunction with absorption chillers. SolarTron Energy Systems Inc. is currently looking for global distributors.
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Solar Heating- Most complete DIY solar heating systems. solar heating kits for solar hot water and solar space heating including solar home heating and solar hydronic heating. Also featuring solar pool heating and solar hot tubs. No Plumbing or Electrical required! Installs in under a day! 1 800 917 9054
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Nipomo, Calif. (PRWEB) December 02, 2011
Trilogy at Monarch Dunes by Shea Homes is announcing today that it is one of six local winners recognized with a Green Award from The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce this year. The San Luis Obispo Chamber annually recognizes businesses, organizations and individuals that ?reduce pollution, improve resource conservation and sustainability and improve air and water quality? with its Green Awards.
Trilogy at Monarch Dunes was recognized because of its Shea Green Certified? Homes Program that combines the most critical and cost-effective standards for green residential building set by LEED, the National Association of Home Builders and Environments for Living. This program allows homes at Trilogy to deliver an average of 59 percent savings in overall energy use compared to older homes. Trilogy incorporates photo-voltaic solar panel systems and many other green building features, which have reduced the carbon footprint of new Trilogy homes by up to 48 percent per household. This means that for every year homeowners live in their home,; they will reduce their carbon dioxide emissions by 8,388 pounds over those that live in conventional, non-green certified homes. This equates to saving 1.3 tons of waste from being sent to the landfill.
Shea Green Certified homes include Environments for Living (EFL) Gold Certification that includes an energy usage and comfort guarantee, roof-top solar power systems, solar-powered attic fans, Energy Star? high performance Jenn-Air? appliances, electric vehicle charging stations, blown-in recycled cellulose insulation and Andersen? Silverline? dual pane low-e vinyl windows. Shea also cuts overall water usage by including innovative features like WeatherTRAK?, a satellite-controlled irrigation system and low-flow faucets. With these features, the builder helps to conserve a precious natural resource and reduce urban runoff that pollutes wildlife habitats. The satellite system alone saves the community 67.5 million gallons of water over the life of the homes.
In an effort to improve the air quality within Trilogy homes, homeowners receive a fresh air ventilation system, Merv 8 air filters, carbon monoxide detectors and low VOC washable paint. All of the homes have an energy use guarantee and are tested by a third party for air tightness and the efficiency of the HVAC system, examining the ducts and room temperatures.
Trilogy homes also include wood from sustainable forests, and the builder employs Optimum Value Engineering while framing the homes. As a result, these homes use 10-15 percent less wood, saving 5.5 trees per home. This is equivalent to 137 trees saved over the life of the homes that were purchased this year alone.
?We are honored at Trilogy at Monarch Dunes to be recognized for our green building practices,? said Preston Holdner, General Manager at Shea Homes. ?At Trilogy, we build with the next generation in mind, believing that everyone, including ourselves, has a responsibility to protect the environment and to leave a healthy planet for generations to come. We encourage our trade partners and people we do business with to be equally green in their respective spaces. With our energy-saving homes, homeowners can live a greener, more sustainable life, while saving money.?
ABOUT TRILOGY AT MONARCH DUNES
Trilogy at Monarch Dunes is a community for all ages with new homes for sale. Surrounded by eucalyptus groves, just 15 minutes from Pismo Beach and situated amidst the award-winning Monarch Dunes Golf Course and the newly opened 12-hole Challenge Course. It offers the only all-inclusive resort on the Central Coast, The Monarch Club.
ABOUT TRILOGY BY SHEA HOMES ACTIVE LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES
Trilogy communities are high-end resort communities offering a new choice in living to those looking for an exciting lifestyle that revolves around wellness, exploration, continued learning and close personal connections. Architecturally superior new home design and resort amenities reflect the changing needs of the baby boom generation, including business services, world-class clubs, state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a diverse range of recreation and education opportunities. Trilogy is committed to addressing boomers? growing concern about the environment and energy usage, and now offers Shea Green Certified? homes across its portfolio, while reducing each home owners energy costs by up to 71 percent. More information is available by visiting http://www.TrilogyLife.com or calling (800) 685-6494.
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After the Obama administration-embraced solar-panel company Solyndra collapsed and defaulted on its government-backed loans, the surging US solar industry is suddenly worried that the subsidies it receives — tax credits and loans guarantees — could dry up in the face of opposition from conservatives. Spencer Michels reports.
greenpowerscience.com This is a good option for anyone wanting to experiment with DIY solar panels but do not want to use hot solder. This works good if you have a good clean connection and you are willing to sacrifice about 5% of the solar cells over all watt output. You can actually make smaller panels this way increasing the wattage per square meter and saving on glass dimensions. This option works perfectly for joining together broken cells and making artistic designs with solar scraps that really produce power. This option is also perfect for solar model builders as this makes the panel one semi-rigid piece.
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Solar heating is an efficient method of making use of solar energy in your household. You also have the options of either making use of passive solar heating or active solar heating depending on your household needs. This is done by making the use of certain mediums such as water and air. By using water mediums and air mediums for distribution in your home, you are taking advantage of the numerous ways that solar heating can be dispersed in your home. This can be done in various ways. These include solar collectors that are used to heat only specific areas in your house that you would want the solar heating to be in. All this is accomplished using pipes that have been networked around your house. Once this is done, you can use solar heating for a multitude of things such as ensuring you have hot water for your day to day needs to even having the rooms in the house actively heated by the solar heating.
Most people tend to wonder how exactly the solar heating system works. This can be illustrated using the simple example of a hot summer day. If you have a car parked outside in the heat for a number of hours, it will result into the chassis of the said car getting extremely hot. However, if the car is painted white instead of a dark color, the chassis will tend to be cooler. And therein lays the mechanism of solar heating pipes. Surfaces that are black in color tend to absorb a lot more heat than surfaces that are of lighter colors.
With this in mind, you can then go about making use of solar heating in your home. One of the basic uses of solar heating would be to ensure that you constantly have hot water. To accomplish this, one would need to get a thermosiphon installed in their home. This is basically a huge tank that will be used as a thermal store for water. When getting this tank for your house, you have to ensure that it is insulated properly. This should ensure that the tank does not lose any energy that it has accumulated through solar heating. The next step would be to ensure that the water that is being put into the tank is stratified. This is done by using a gradient fill. One thing to keep in mind is that the hot water in the tank should always be at the top and the cooler water should always be at the bottom. The tank then has a coil that is installed at the bottom of it. This coil is used to warm up the cold water. The coil tends to be made out of copper. It is attached to a solar collector that acts as the solar heating device. Next, there is also a pump that is used to improve the solar heating of the water.
Solar heating is a great way to cut down on your electricity bill as you will always have hot water without having to make use of traditional energy sources in your home.
Jeff Stewart is the author of this article on Solar Power. Find more information on Uses Of Solar Power here.
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www.livingonsolar.com We use solar electric panels, a charge controller, batteries and an inverter to generate electricty for our home. See our hands on approach to how solar electricity works.
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