Comments on: Where can I find instructions for how to build a solar panel myself?

By: funnysam2006

funnysam2006 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:31:59 +0000

Are you talking of solar PV panels, search on ebay people sell pv chips and manuals to make your own pv panel using those.
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By: SilentDoGood

SilentDoGood — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:49:59 +0000

I have a 200 gallon solar hot water system using all copper "Second Generation Olin Panels" designed for 10 people that was installed by a private solar company in 1977.

A year before a master plumber friend installed a ready made solar disk type panels. He did not build the solar panels because it’s better and more efficient to buy it. You can save the cost of installation but you might need a permit if your state requires one. There are many factors in designing and installing a solar hot water system.

If you are not building a thermosiphon system, then you need an electrician to provide the power for your pump and sensors to run your pump.
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http://kingsolar.com/howdhwworks.html
http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/hackleman65.html

By: changchunkit

changchunkit — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:14:59 +0000

go to google
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By: Bexy

Bexy — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:06:59 +0000

Look on the CAT (Centre for Alternative Technology) web site UK.
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By: rmouser

rmouser — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:53:59 +0000

http://www.ehow.com/how_2140368_build-solar-panel.html?ref=fuel

Things You’ll Need:
Electric stove or hot plate
Copper sheeting
Sheet-metal shears
Micro-ammeter capable of reading currents lower the 50 microamperes
Sandpaper
2 alligator-clip leads
Clear plastic bottle
Water
2 Tbsp. salt
Step 1:
Cut 2 rectangular pieces of copper sheeting, each approximately the size of the stove burner.

Step 2:
Wash 1 piece of the copper thoroughly, and then use the sandpaper to clean off any corrosion.

Step 3:
Lay the copper sheet down on the burner.

Step 4:
Turn the burner to maximum heat.

Step 5:
Monitor the copper carefully. It will change colors as it begins to oxidize, slowly transforming to black.
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By: slew

slew — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:17:59 +0000

MIT. Of course I think it requires more than four years to understand it.
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By: angelgirl_2770

angelgirl_2770 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:43:59 +0000

just surf the net
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By: Liberty

Liberty — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:22:59 +0000

Good luck. I haven’t found any. Even the ones that are ’sorta’ do it yourself cost in the thousands. And to just do it on your own, no way. Even if you managed to build the solar panel, now you have to figure out how to make it work with the heat, plumbing and electricity in your house. Just doesn’t work. Solar is too expensive right now, unless you’re building a house from scratch and are including it in your design plans.
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By: Austin the Wise

Austin the Wise — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:34:59 +0000

I actually own a solar panel on top of my house.
This is how i got it.
Hope it helps.
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http://www.siliconsolar.com/diy-solar-panel-kits.php?OVRAW=build%20your%20own%20solar%20panel&OVKEY=build%20your%20own%20solar&OVMTC=advanced&OVADID=6397947521&OVKWID=73956381021

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:47:59 +0000

Efficiently running solar panels are very complicated, technically and chemically, I doubt it would be worth the effort...
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