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| 145u - "Build a simple
solar window heater project with your kids" |
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c145-1.jpg - Cool room air is drawn
in the lower chamber of a solar indow heater and the solar-heated air flows out
the top chamber back into the room. - Photo credit - James Dulley
 - c145-2.jpg - Window mounting section of
solar window heater is being designed to fit the opening. It will be tilted
more (about 45 degrees) when actually installed in a dining room window.. -
Photo credit - James Dulley
 - c145-3.jpg - The sides and bottom are
insulated with foil-backed (toward the inside) foam insulation with an extra
layer of reflective foil film (toward the outside). - Photo credit - James
Dulley
 - c145-4.jpg - The gap at the lower end of
the solar window heater allows the air to move up to the hot upper chamber.
Notice the foam weatherstripping on the top of the edge. - Photo credit - James
Dulley
 - c145-5.jpg - Add a center support with a
thick foam cushion to support the clear top. Notice the aluminum baffles nailed
to the block collector board. - James Dulley
 - c145-6.jpg - This solar window heater is
designed to be freestanding up against a window. Instruments are being attached
to measure the air temperatures. - Photo credit - N.M. State University |
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