Posted by admin | Posted in Pools and Spas | Posted on 07-02-2010
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Clear Solar
One of the main components of a residential solar power system is the solar panel. The panels will usually make up to about 60 percent of the total system cost. To save money, many people will build the panel on their own.
If you are planning to make your own solar panel, the following are 10 handy items you will need.
1) Saw - The saw will be used to cut the plywood or wood strips into the right size. You can use either a regular saw or an electric powered saw.
2) Caulk gun - The caulk gun will be used to squeeze the caulk out of the tube. The caulk will then be used on all the wooden joints to prevent moisture seepage.
3) Screwdriver - A handy tool to tighten or loosen the stainless steel screws on the clear Plexiglas cover of the solar panel.
4) Protective eye wear - A very essential safety tool to protect your eyes when you are cutting pieces of wood or soldering solar cells together.
5) Soldering gun - This equipment will be used to melt the solder so it can be used to solder the solar cells electrodes together.
6) Paint brush - The paint brush will be used to put on the PV protective paint on the wood surfaces. The paint will protect the wood from the UV of the sun.
7) Flux - The flux is used when you are doing soldering. It will clean the hot tip of the solder gun and at the same time, make it easier for the melted solder to slide off the hot tip.
Multi-meter - This is an essential tool to check the working condition of the Photovoltaic (PV) cells. The multi-meter will measure the voltage and current of the cells when exposed to sun light.
9) Gloves - Another protective gear to safeguard your hand and fingers when cutting wood pieces. Not wearing gloves will exposed your finger to splinters from the wood.
10) Knife - The knife will be used to cut the Plexiglas in to the right size. It can also be used to strip off the insulation of a copper wire.
Is a clear swimming pool solar cover really better than the colored type?
We get sun all day long, so that's not a problem. Also in CT, so it can be a bit cool, and a cover is a real necessity.
Yes, clear solar covers are better . They let more sunlight pass through to heat the water.
30"X40" CLEAR SPOT FRESNEL LENS 8.5 POWER SUN COLLECTOR SOLAR POWER
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