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Solar Hot Air Heater Made with Beer Cans

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This is my version of a solar hot air heater made with beer cans.on the first test outside ,with full sun and an outside temp of 35 degrees F. with both inlet and exhaust vents open, the temp inside panel went to 120 F in 8 min. to 158 + F. in 11 min. I then hooked up a small fan to the cold air bottom vent and the temp in the top vent hovered around 114 F. with the fan on.

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Solar Hot Air Heater Made with Beer Cans

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  • I got some ...

    I got some condensation inside mine when I installed it. It cleared up after a day in the sun and no problems since. Its even been covered with snow a couple of times with no issues. I looked at that foam door seal but couldn't get a temp rating so I used a sealer I found at my local glass supply store. Its rated to be used on fire doors.

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  • Thanks, I used 1/8 ...

    Thanks, I used 1/8" Plexiglass on this heater. it is not permanently sealed yet, I used foam door seal stuff ,it comes on a roll and is about 1/2" w and 1/4"thick and I think it made a good seal
    The first time this heater was put in full sun, it got hot, the plexi DID fog up at the bottom inside of the panel. It may have been because the heater had moisture in the cans or because it was setting on top of the snow. I put a small vent hole in the bottom and top of the panel. need more sun

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  • Beautifull job. ...

    Beautifull job. Looks like you used poycarbonate (lexan) glazing. What happends to the seal when it gets hot?

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  • VERY NICE

    VERY NICE

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