Constructing a batch heater [RE-wrenches]

[D Novotny]

Hello all,

I am writing to ask for any tips from those of you who have experience building batch solar water heaters.  Anything you'd suggest making sure to do? things to avoid? best practices?

I have been hired to build and install a batch heater.  I want this to be a high quality system; thus, coming to you for tips.  Currently the plan is to do it based on Anthony Soppiello's one-tank heater design.  The load for this unit is a few gallons a day (for education / display, and occasional dish/hand washing); it is to be used only during non-freezing months, in Quilcene-WA, and installed outside on the ground; it will be a stand alone unit (i.e. no backup) and will have morning shading.

I'm new to this list and have greatly enjoyed it.

Thanks.

Denise J. A. Novotny, MPA, MAIS
P.O. Box 15961, Seattle WA 98115
206-528-3749
dnovo at alumni.washington.edu

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