Researching the impact shadows may have on the panels in the low winter sun
Researching the impact shadows may have on the panels in the low winter sun
This is how the frame looks to receive the osb
Fitting back and side foam to collector box
Marking the holes with a template for consistent accuracy
Center punch at riser locations on manifold to aid initial drilling
Started with .188 pilot hole, then to the step drill
Using the step drill
This is what I used to clean up and debur before soldering
Oatley make the brush for clearing the tube ends
Laying out the copper grid inside the panel before soldering the grid together
Once I inserted the steel rod I clamped it to hold it on the bottom of the manifold
This is a close up. We will see how the soldered joint holds up
Then I flipped it over and soldered the other side
Set up to pressure test
Pressure testing for leaks
Silicone was used as a barrier for dissimilar metal corrosion between the copper and the aluminum
Installing the absorbers on the copper grid
I wanted the box even with the windows but had the pipes coming out the back of the panel to deal with.
End notched and reduced for connecting the panels on the wall
Automotive heater hose connects the collectors
Aluminum strip formed to cover hose between panels from the sun
Start of glazing install.
Aluminum Trim covering the polycarbonate
Some of the tank parts
Side of tank standing on end
Test fit of tank
Putting tank together in crawl space
I have about 5 inches between the bottom of the joist and the top of the tank, this will be a tight fit
Lid with EPDM applied
Got this from the building supply for $10, I should not have mitered the corners
Plastic decking to sit on top of tank to seal lid to tank.
Tank with lid just sitting on it
I will apply shims between joist and lid to hold it tight
300' of 1 PEX needs to go into tank
Circulation pump set up. Went on line on May 27, 2010
Tank temp started at 62 degrees and finished the day (4 PM) at 76 degrees
Temp of collector at 4 PM
