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ashling

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Wed Dec 12, 2012, 01:10 PM Dec 2012

A Double-Duty Solar Solution: How to Build a Solar Water Heater Read more: http://www.motherearthne


The author’s solar water and space heater at his home in Montana.

This simple solar water heater provides both domestic hot water and space heating. You can adjust the size and design to meet the needs of your home. You’ll find nearly all the materials at your local hardware or lumber store, and to build it, you need only basic carpentry skills and a little plumbing know-how. Amazingly, the cost of this DIY system is only about one-eighth of what you would pay for an equivalent commercial system!

Read more: http://www.motherearthnews.com/do-it-yourself/solar-water-heater-zm0z12fmzphe.aspx#ixzz2ErHvegTc
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A Double-Duty Solar Solution: How to Build a Solar Water Heater Read more: http://www.motherearthne (Original Post) ashling Dec 2012 OP
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