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Installing a check valve
October 21, 2006. Time Invested today:
0:45 Drain system, install valve, re-fill system.
I noticed that as the weather started to drop down around freezing at night that the reverse thermosiphon issue became more of a problem. The fluid in the collectors cools so much that it causes a reverse flow that removes heat from the tank. See the plot below for an example where the night low was 30F. By 8:00pm there is over 8 degrees difference between the 2 pipes above the solar wand. The temperature loss is most visible in the lower part of the tank (red line).
Finding the right solutions to your power needs can be intimidating when you brows through the many articles availalble now on the web sites, the articles above is just one example. Certainly there are many good ones out there. One that I like very much is the #1 Green Living Kit with 12 DIY Guides on various home energy projects. Home solar power projects or wind power generator ideas are all included along with solar water heating and many more to make your home an example of sustainable living. Leaning to build your own solar panels to install for your own home solar systems is a fun and easy way to convert your home to renewable energy systems and start saving the money flow out each month on every increasing home energy bills.
Article continues tomorrow.
