simplest solar hot water

[pslamont]

We did some simple solar hot water while in Thailand. Any existing container cut so that the surface area is large and depth is shallow (think box) with the top a layer of sealed clear glass or plexiglass or plastic. Paint the interior black, place the clear lid. Provide a faucet or hose drainage. Place on strong roof. Open hose for flow and hot (or at least warm) water.

We ran it into a second barrel, had a cold water source, mixed the hot and cold till we had a comfortable temperature and then ran the shower off the second barrel. Simple, cheap, using materials that were just laying around.

Good Luck!
Pam

Just another day in P A R A D I S E !!