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Parts & Tools Needed for Direct Air Solar Heater Panel [Printer Friendly Version ]
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 (100 cfm)
- Four 4” Starter collars
- Thermal switch (90 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 or 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
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