Passive Solar Air Heater Heating System Alternative Energy

I would say for efficiency the heat output should be at foot level as it will rise. Correct? Other wise you need a fan to circulate the warm air downward,but that would make the system Non-passive.

That diverting is still a good idea... especially if the space with the windows gets too hot; use the heat somewhere else.

Department stores could supplement heat that way. They have window displays that are like a little room with a big window.

electrovideodude,
Appreciate Your comment on MY videos (btw, no farm, just 1 acre)

Maybe one of us could paint a pop can black, another white, and place both inside mason jars at the same time... testing air temps over time. Hmmmm interesting.

Sometime; I intend to do a vid explaining my theory that oil does not actually have to peak... to adversly affect economy regardless of current prices. Also why oil production problems (really) are the hidden cause of the current economic crisis.

I think we might disagree on other things as well (peak oil?).

Does a car with black seat covers get hotter inside than one with white seat covers? I will test that.
I do know a black car does get hotter inside than a white one.

I do, however, love your farm and respect your can do approach to "The Problems" we face.
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Paint it black (or actually Popular Science had a cover article saying elm green is better) if you have a thermal mass inside.

You WOULD get the same gain from just a window... if everything inside the bldg. were painted black!

Hey solarevolation, thanks for the comment.

I didn't think we were beating the laws of thermodynamics. The main idea of this setup is to divert that heat into the office where there are no windows and where we can close the door.

Ideally, I would dedicate a large portion of the southfacing wall to enclosed passive solar panels, leaving the windows for the view, light and direct gain.

Chad

Hi
That's a nice demonstration solar heater/collector but you don't get more heat in the store than you would with the clear window.
Search 'direct Gain'
Keep up the good work and best of luck with your store.
solarevolution

Cool! Or should I say Hot!

That's a great idea.