Bibliograph

Type

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DIY solar projects, how to put the sun to work in your home, by Eric Smith

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 152) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

DIY solar projects

Nature of contents

handbooksbibliography

Oclc number

662403628

Responsibility statement

by Eric Smith

Sub title

how to put the sun to work in your home

Summary

With high energy costs and a warming planet that needs cleaner fuel sources, the time has never been better to get involved with solar energy. And you don't need to spend $50,000 to coat your house with an array of panels to participate. This book includes projects that you can make and install to begin creating your own solar lifestyle. From a simple solar oven that can cook a roast in a couple of hours to a standalone solar water heater, this book provides instructions for sun-powered equipment you can make and install on your own. You'll see how to mount small photovoltaic panels on a roof, bring power to lights in a remote shed or garage, and create a solar still that purifies water without consuming power. A wood kiln, a battery charging station, and supplementary heat sources for your home are just a few of the other projects in this book

Table Of Contents

Introduction. A look into the future -- Solar electricity. The solar-powered home -- Assembling a solar electric system -- Mounting solar panels -- Stand alone solar light system -- Solar-powered security light -- Solar heat. Collecting the heat of the sun -- Solar oven -- Solar water heaters -- Solar hot air collector, window mount -- Hot air collector, roof mount -- Solar still -- Solar lumber kiln

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Solar projectsDo it yourself solar projects

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