Parts & Tools for Direct Air Solar Heater Panel
Plywood 3/4" 4' x 8' (for heat panel)
Plywood 1/2" 4' x 4' (for window box)
Aluminum sheet 040 wt 4' x 8'
Plexiglass 4' x 8'
Fan 12 volt dc (23 cfm)
Four 4" Starter collars
Thermal switch (90 or 110 degrees) or remote bulb thermostat
AC/DC adapter; 12 volt
Hi Heat black spray paint (2 cans) or Solokote selective coating 1 gal.
Three 2" x 4" x 8' stud
Eight 1" x 2" x 8' furring strips (baffles)
Five Clear silicone caulks (hi-heat)
CWF sealer 1 gal. or primer & paint
Duct 4" straight pipe 4" x 2' or plastic accordion dryer vent hose or Two Flex ducts
Four 4" clamps
Corner trim for frame plastic, metal or wood
2" galvanized screws
3’ galvanized screws
1 1/2" galvanized screws
Two small sheet metal screws (for thermal switch)
3 feet small gauge electrical wiring
Six small gauge telecom butt splice connectors
Optional Parts
Solar PV panel for 12v trickle charger
12 volt battery for solar panel
1/2" fiberglass insulation, 4' x 8' pressed board
Fan cover
Glazing or tempered glass or poly carbonate
Tools
Drill
Screw drivers
Utility knife
Pliers
Straight edge
Saw (hand or circular)
Jig saw or hole saw