by otisarchives2
Question by J P: Quickest (and least expensive)way to heat an above ground pool on a cool day? Solar Fish, Black Solar Heating?
Above Ground Pool. I am having a get together this weekend. The temp is going to drop into the mid 60’s. I hate to deal with the plastic solar covers (and I don’t think they work all that well). I would consider a black tube solar heating system but don’t know how effective they are. Are there any chemicals that will do it? What about the solar fish that leaks [...]
www.permies.com http I made this video to augment my article “REALLY Saving Energy with The Heat Bubble: how I cut 87% off of my electric heat by heating the person instead of the whole house”. This is a DIY alternative form of energy conservation Camille Pearl comes over to my house and tests my energy saving theories for herself. We start off stripping off her clothes that are more than just a single, normal layer people might wear in a fully heated area. Then we have her stand in the cool area until she feels too cold, then move her [...]
Question by whitewolfe: Solar powered radiant floor heat?
We have an OLD home that needs new flooring throughout. If we’re going to install new floors, wouldn’t it make sense to install radiant floor heat throughout as well? I keep hearing about how much more efficient it is, how comfortable and even it is, and also aesthetically pleasing (no ugly radiators.)
Since radiant floor heat operates with hot water running through the tubing, wouldn’t it also make sense to use a solar hot water system to provide the hot water to the heating system?
Could the solar system effectively [...]
Question by Jewlz: What household materials can we use to heat up water with solar power?
Like for example mirrors and stuff but what else??
Best answer:
Answer by David DDig a backyard pond and line it with black plastic sheets. Put copper pipes in the bottom of the pond. Fill the pond with salt water except on the top carefully put a layer of fresh water. Run water through the copper pipes. The pipe water will extract the heat from the salt water.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
by Bryn Pinzgauer
Question by katherine: Is it true you can get a rebate from the state and federal tax credit if you install an energy efficient heat?
pump in your home.How much do you get on the rebate does anyone know
no thanks kill you are wasting ur time with ur advertising go to craigs list
Best answer:
Answer by sciencegravySure. It a non-refundable credit – 30% of your cost up to $ 1500 max. Called the “residential Energy Credit”.
More details here:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_faq
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Energy Efficient Windows
