DIY Hot Water – Build a Solar Hot Water System
Build a Solar Hot Water System of your own and save thousands on your electric bill.
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How to eliminate 1/3 of your power bill by making your own solar hot water system!”
Heating water takes immense energy, so building a solar hot water system for your home makes sense.
A solar water heater can reduce your electricity bill by up to 33%, and setting up the system is dead simple.
Using easy-to-find parts, you can make the solar heater in your backyard for under $100.
Solar energy is a great alternative energy that you can use to power your hot water system at home. As solar panels can be a little costly to put up at one time, you may need to work on it panel by panel slowly and gradually cut down on your electricity bills every month until such time that you can afford to put your entire house self-sufficient when it comes to electricity needs.
One of the things you can do with solar energy makes your own DIY solar hot water system – that is, putting your hot water system run with the sun's power. Of course, allowing your hot water system to be run by solar energy will also allow you to cut down on your electricity bills.
Of course, your DIY solar hot water system is also a lot safer than having a gas-powered water heater, as it is free from the risk of getting on fire. It is also a lot cheaper as the sun is free and a clean energy source that you can enjoy for a very long time. It can last very long with less maintenance, making it a good alternative for you to cut down on your electric bills.
We had fun building our Solar Hot Water Heater!
If you are interested in using the sun to save money on your electricity bills and get a good source of safe, clean, and renewable energy, here are a few things that might help you build your own DIY solar hot water system.
– Learn everything about water heaters. This will help you understand better options for your water heater project powered by solar energy. Pay particular attention to the different types of water heaters that can be powered by solar energy. There are those called active and passive water heaters, so you might want to learn about them to decide on what you want to build.
– Determine and study how much electricity your water heater needs. Of course, you must remember that you must make a solar heater that can carry the energy needed to run your hot water system. This is also important so you can estimate the cost of setting up your solar panels as well. Cost is one major consideration in your project, and you have to make sure from the start that you can afford to install a solar power system that can carry your hot water needs.
– Be resourceful about where to find cheaper materials. Solar cells can be a little pricey, but you can always find ways to secure cheaper materials. The internet is one place where you can find cheaper solar cells. Of course, you must be extra careful to follow correct instructions to avoid wasting money, time, and effort.
