Super easy to build 1600 Watt Solar panel #1

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  • Super easy to build 1600 Watt Solar panel #1:
    Interested in how to make a solar collector at home? Check out this video! I have made more video's on how to create a DIY solar panel and solar cell, so check out all my video's. Thank you so much for watching!
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  • @PeterCrooks-ss4vs
    @PeterCrooks-ss4vs 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    This panel can put out close to 100 watts th-cam.com/users/postUgkxOqI2yqX0XVrhR2BMJciTWrHJpG8FhJyg when positioned in the appropriate southernly direction, tilted to the optimal angle for your latitude/date, and connected to a higher capacity device than a 500. The built in kickstand angle is a fixed at 50 degrees. Up to 20% more power can be output by selecting the actual date and latitude optimal angle.The 500 will only input 3.5A maximum at 18 volts for 63 watts. Some of the excess power from the panel can be fed into a USB battery bank, charged directly from the panel while also charging a 500. This will allow you to harvest as much as 63 + 15 = 78 watts.If this panel is used to charge a larger device, such as the power station, then its full output potential can be realized.

  • @divineconnection10
    @divineconnection10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I totally applaud your genuineness and sincerity in the way you work, step-by-step, you're a nice guy, and I really like your work.

  • @LarsDahlin
    @LarsDahlin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love that you emphasize the need of turbulent flow contra laminar flow. 👌

  • @danielsnoek8497
    @danielsnoek8497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very immpresive! Meticulous theory paralleled w assembly.

  • @YuccaBuilt
    @YuccaBuilt ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I applaud your intellect, craftsmanship and inventiveness, but your project is about as DIY as a moon landing.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Well you can make the housing out of wood or plastic or just borrow the machines like I did. The rest is all DIY

    • @jmpcrx
      @jmpcrx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well the moon landings were pretty fking diy dickhead

  • @pkf4124
    @pkf4124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was thinking of something like this to give me hot water for my workshop., water supplied by the rain, filtered and then heated and stored in a hot water tank for use. Very informative video, thanks for sharing.

  • @metacoppercoin5292
    @metacoppercoin5292 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent concept; execution and presentation.

  • @user-ej6un3qu4q
    @user-ej6un3qu4q 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    More than wonderful work, you deserve a thousand likes, and I hope that the Arabic language will be added to the translation. I am from Egypt and I really enjoyed watching, thank you and we are always waiting for your new

    • @user-dy4vs2fm5y
      @user-dy4vs2fm5y 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      اتفق معك بالعربية

    • @yahyapacha787
      @yahyapacha787 ปีที่แล้ว

      لازم يضيف العربي فعلا

  • @stevepailet8258
    @stevepailet8258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice to have the right tools for the job I always keep a press brake like this in my back pocket

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can make the housing out of wood, plastic, or you can ask someone to bend it for you like I did. Hope it helps!

  • @sbsasser
    @sbsasser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is awesome ! I can’t wait to see how it turns out!

  • @pulesjet
    @pulesjet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Far more then is needed here in Southern New Mexico. Your machine would most likely work as a Flash Boiler.

  • @terryvanbrug
    @terryvanbrug 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice, im curious to see how it will perform

  • @tharas-merch-llc
    @tharas-merch-llc ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. Can't wait for the continuation.

  • @pikifrino
    @pikifrino 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good and skillful. Thank you

  • @peternorman2563
    @peternorman2563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is old technology, we in the UK built these 4 mtr panels in 1972. Our panels were made of copper sheet and had 15 mm copper pipe soldered to the copper sheet. They worked very well under glass until the Thermomax tubes came along. These tubes are now very low price and provide all your hot water requirements !

    • @borisbarker1016
      @borisbarker1016 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello...
      A year later, you'll need to remind yourself of this.
      Question: If this was practiced in the seventies, and you remember it, did you read Papanek's Design For The Real World? This isn't in it, but is in a similar vein. I'm 59, UK resident and come yearly to Kerala. Love seeing how the people here sort problems. I'm curious as to what readers thought of his book at the time. I read it in the mid-eighties and still love it. If you never read it, sorry.

  • @aimay8507
    @aimay8507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome project. I want to make my own Solar panels but it seems it is not easy. I hope there is an easier and cheaper way 🤭✌️ good luck always for you 🙏

  • @Kapalek84
    @Kapalek84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice project!

  • @mattsmith2739
    @mattsmith2739 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that jig you made was pretty cool

  • @nosaltiesandrooshere7488
    @nosaltiesandrooshere7488 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍 Danke fürs Hochladen!
    👍 Thanks for uploading!
    👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you!
    👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!

  • @akhtarkh
    @akhtarkh ปีที่แล้ว

    What style of coil is more efficient in absorbing heat, a continuous single loop as you have made, or multiple parallel tubes connected to manifolds on top and bottom?

  • @kangbrodeinkbtech3121
    @kangbrodeinkbtech3121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job.... Salute for you... I want to make it to...👍👍🙏🙏

  • @helmutlembke7320
    @helmutlembke7320 ปีที่แล้ว

    He man, you are so great handkrafter and i like your form for steel forming verry well, you think before working this is wunderful. Kind wishes from Germany

  • @MrMraza123
    @MrMraza123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice work.

  • @Salty4eva
    @Salty4eva 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That groove jig is groovy. 🤣 forgive the cheesy joke. Awesome engineering

  • @bradley3549
    @bradley3549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Really nice execution, but so much work involved! I think it would be very interesting to compare this type of construction with something using more off the shelf parts like omega style heat transfer plates intended for in-floor radiant heat loops. Those transfer plates in 4 foot lengths are about $2-3 USD in 100ft quantities. To me that seems pretty cheap compared to the time to make your own.

    • @keithedwards9953
      @keithedwards9953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But this does look entirely scalable... 🤔

    • @bradley3549
      @bradley3549 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@keithedwards9953 above the prototype level, would be better off building a more robust and easier method of creating the panels. The pros use a roller system similar to seamless gutters.

    • @keithedwards9953
      @keithedwards9953 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bradley3549 yeah, I'm pretty sure you could save the headache if you ordered everything prefab.

    • @amaninotihakaneinoti
      @amaninotihakaneinoti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      عالی

    • @BradySzabo
      @BradySzabo ปีที่แล้ว

      and honestly, I down own big metal fabrication machinery. Other than a machine shop, I don't know of anyone who has one and their labor is expensive.

  • @Gambiarte
    @Gambiarte 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work man!

  • @gaetano222
    @gaetano222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

  • @pltspemula
    @pltspemula ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspiring experiment, keep it up Brother!👍

  • @seanrathmakedisciples1508
    @seanrathmakedisciples1508 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve subscribed to your TH-cam channel and all blessings from Ireland

  • @delircorrea248
    @delircorrea248 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    From Brazil américa do sul. Hello my brother!!! Porto Alegre.

  • @peterxyz3541
    @peterxyz3541 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a passive heat collector? Nice!!!

  • @diyathomevn
    @diyathomevn ปีที่แล้ว

    you are a genius , you are very good , free electricity , very useful videos need wide application

  • @reineriopalacios
    @reineriopalacios 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent work, you have done many well thought out technical details, the silicone for maximum transfer was a very good idea. Congratulations. You have my suscription and my like.

  • @stevewilkins5004
    @stevewilkins5004 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it nessecary to make the housing frame out of aluminium? Seems an expensive option if not required?

  • @BenMitro
    @BenMitro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice work. If the unit will not be used at mains water pressure, perhaps you can dispense with the copper pipe and use the silicone to seal the tube made from the two halves of aluminium? Connecting pipes will be required that can be made the same way. This eliminates thermal transfer resistance between pipe and plates.
    Perhaps you can just use two sheets of aluminium with spacers and sealing at the edges and bypass the piping aspect altogether?
    Another thought is if its possible to heat both sides at once with insulated sheets as reflectors? \
    There there is the option of a linear parabolic dish focused on the pipe.
    You guys really started the creative juices going!

  • @2bactv324
    @2bactv324 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for you 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🌸🌸🌸from Morocco

  • @lionelroger626
    @lionelroger626 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Un grand BRAVO de France

  • @Bianchi77
    @Bianchi77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video, keep it up, thanks for sharing :)

  • @kak3942
    @kak3942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Name for your panel is solar collector loved every part of the video thou.

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah i thought it was solar photovoltaic panel he was making.. turns out to be a solar heater!

  • @proactivelifewithljc4000
    @proactivelifewithljc4000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would it be better, more powerful & durable to use stainless thin sheet than aluminium?

  • @oneofmany5095
    @oneofmany5095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I yeah everyone have the equipment in the kitchen drawer:)

    • @xcalie22
      @xcalie22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What, are you saying you don't have a brake press in the kitchen drawer?

  • @krzysztofbednarek979
    @krzysztofbednarek979 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job

  • @mcg6762
    @mcg6762 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Nice project! I was wondering about how you prevent corrosion of the metals. Copper in direct contact with aluminium corrodes. Is the silicone layer enough to prevent that?

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks! Well as long as there is no electrolyte like salt water not much will happen anyway.

    • @billywilliams6853
      @billywilliams6853 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheDIYScienceGuy
      Use a thermo Dielectric Paste.
      1. Transfers Heat
      2. Stopping Corrosion of the two Different metals.

  • @mgabosstv8096
    @mgabosstv8096 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing 👏

  • @cryzz0n
    @cryzz0n 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice project! I was wondering about how you prevent corrosion of the metals. Copper in direct contact with aluminium corrodes. Is the silicone layer enough to prevent that?

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It only corrodes when there is an electrolite inbetween the 2 metals. Normal water is not inough and even that is not inthere.

  • @samehatta2670
    @samehatta2670 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish if i have a friend like you

  • @5885ronny
    @5885ronny 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good 👍

  • @JamesThompson-xl4yu
    @JamesThompson-xl4yu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Could have used an aluminum rod to press the pipe seat in one pass, plus use aluminum tube as the pipe to then weld braze the pipe to the aluminum sheet for full thermal bond. But you have it working and looks great.

  • @DGDG0000000
    @DGDG0000000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great!
    i have a question, please: what about electrolysis created by assembly of copper and aluminum?

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That only happens when there is an electrolyte in between them normal water is not enough.

  • @vdsmade
    @vdsmade ปีที่แล้ว

    Super project👽👍

  • @p_peja
    @p_peja 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very professional! How did you estimated total (absorbing) pipe length vs. surface area?

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! I will ask my "accomplice" 😉 I'll get back to you.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Here you go, hope it helps! www.builditsolar.com/References/Calculators/FinEficCalc/FinEficCalc.htm

    • @p_peja
      @p_peja 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheDIYScienceGuy ​ For absorber I am thinking of two Cu 1x1m 0.4mm sheets, with some standoffs in between (to provide 4-5mm gap for water flow.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice!

  • @jessasto947
    @jessasto947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. (John 1:1-3)

  • @daddynunya9045
    @daddynunya9045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just a thought but when two different metals such as copper and aluminum are in direct contact it causes galvanic corrosion. You could use the thermal paste that goes between a cpu and its heatsink. If would increase your heat transfer and act as a dielectric preventing contact between the metalsm

    • @daddynunya9045
      @daddynunya9045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WildKard123 It happens even dry. When I was a pipefitter we had to use dielectric couplings when attaching pipes of different metals on even on air lines.

    • @daddynunya9045
      @daddynunya9045 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WildKard123 So as long as your in a vacuum...as in outer space. But anywhere on earth it happens.

  • @francissankalimba3829
    @francissankalimba3829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow this is amazing

  • @PEGuyMadison
    @PEGuyMadison 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of heat exchanger did you use on your AC unit? I re-purposed a mini-split AC to use raw seawater on my boat as heat exchanger, I noticed that little heat exchanger you had on this would come in handy to circulate through my hot water tank on the boat for hot water.. well you are wasting energy on the AC, it would be good to use it to heat the water tank also.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a plate heat exchanger. Nice project! Good luck with it!

  • @graemezimmer604
    @graemezimmer604 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting! Thanks very much

    • @graemezimmer604
      @graemezimmer604 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thinking about this overnight:
      As aluminium and copper are such a good conductors, I think that that good contact every few inches would have been sufficient.
      However my big concern is the length of the pipe. I can agree on the turbulent flow bit, but I think that you need large diameter side rails to carry the water in and out. That long pipe is going to severely restrict flow. The optimum design of solar collectors has been decided for years now.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The points of contact would be the size of a needle points, this is also a big issue with normal heat sinks and that is why they use heat conducting past. It's indeed a long pipe but the calculations tell us that it will work. We will see if the theory holds up. 😉 Thanks for thinking along! 👍

  • @seemakhalidseemakhalid352
    @seemakhalidseemakhalid352 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice 👍👍👍 job sir.

  • @elvindekle9835
    @elvindekle9835 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a lot of work and materials that is unnecessary. But I'm glad I watched . As I am planning a new diy channel. I believe the insulation is a huge plus .

  • @GEARSinc
    @GEARSinc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, bur isn't silicone a poor heat conductor? Are you sure that even a thin layer is better than an occasional air gap?

  • @mixcanciones137
    @mixcanciones137 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, i am from mexico, very good video

  • @kouroshmardokh2501
    @kouroshmardokh2501 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    چون پسر خوبی بودی درست گفتی چیکار کنیم تا پنل خورشیدی خوبی درست کنیم تمام جزئیاتشم گفتی دمت گرم خداازت رازی باشه

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      نمی‌دانم می‌توانم این را خوب ترجمه کنم یا نه، گوگل آن را روشن نمی‌کند

  • @aarondingus7682
    @aarondingus7682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can buy heat conducting silicone that actually conducts heat better than heat sink compound.

  • @wijayacanel4062
    @wijayacanel4062 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keren mantap pembuat solar sel nya bang👍

  • @k.bellingham8335
    @k.bellingham8335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Interested in the calculating of laminar flow and turbulent flow, where did you guys find the information to calculate? And thanks for posting all these awesome videos! VERY COOL and informative. THANKS!

    • @andrewlorona7360
      @andrewlorona7360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's related to the Reynolds number.
      www.omnicalculator.com/physics/reynolds-number

  • @fabricemawara5807
    @fabricemawara5807 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @johnruscigno5738
    @johnruscigno5738 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work. Do you plan on spray painting the panels black to absorb more light and energy? *Edit* nevermind, just watched the second video lol.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Have you seen the third one to: th-cam.com/video/DIk2mcJ7NHs/w-d-xo.html thanks for watching!

  • @correocarlosgarcia
    @correocarlosgarcia ปีที่แล้ว

    What about just bolting on the side frame with some gaskets for easier building?

  • @jimmaxwell2259
    @jimmaxwell2259 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used underfloor spreader plates for mine.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice idea! But we don't use those where I live so they are hard to come by.

  • @smokyislay
    @smokyislay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great! Making those collectors looked a bit cumbersome. I was wondering if it would be possible to use floor heating radiator plates for this purpose.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! If it has a grove and conducts heat well I'd say why not.

  • @nurtugrul
    @nurtugrul ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice aluminium handicraft. Other one is not necessary.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! What other do you mean?

  • @thechumpsbeendumped.7797
    @thechumpsbeendumped.7797 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will there be a problem with galvanic corrosion with 2 dissimilar metals potentially touching?
    Excellent vid, I’m looking forward to seeing it finished.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No not in a non corrosive environment. In salty conditions this would be a big problem. But good thinking! 👍

    • @thechumpsbeendumped.7797
      @thechumpsbeendumped.7797 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheDIYScienceGuy
      I commented before seeing that you desiccated the inside of the panel. No moisture = no corrosion.
      How is the panel working and when is the follow up vid coming?

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's doing very well! Followup will be at the end of June when the sun is at its highest point.

  • @CrazyKano22
    @CrazyKano22 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fun video😁😁

  • @pradeepmahendrasemage4043
    @pradeepmahendrasemage4043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice.

  • @FullyChargedZone
    @FullyChargedZone หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool video

  • @stirbueduard7351
    @stirbueduard7351 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good Lord bruw, use termoconductive paste in between the Allum and copper also don’t forget to sand both pipe and plate contact areas for maximum effect. Your welcome also thanks this is proof of concept on another idea that’s in the makings.🎉

  • @parikshitdash6970
    @parikshitdash6970 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good night good news

  • @kanthafa3317
    @kanthafa3317 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job,,how do you 100watt mini solar video shar ?

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It's already out: th-cam.com/video/dOo3ZALd6po/w-d-xo.html

  • @futureflow8645
    @futureflow8645 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi how exactly this provide electricity?
    looks way different than any solar panels yet so simple
    Isn’t it reflecting lot of the sun?
    Why it doesn’t have that black material?
    What is the physics behind this?

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  ปีที่แล้ว

      It produces hot water.
      This is part 1 of 3.
      Here are PART 2: th-cam.com/video/jeKHMe0kVbI/w-d-xo.html
      And part 3: th-cam.com/video/DIk2mcJ7NHs/w-d-xo.html

  • @d1mahone
    @d1mahone 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice construction so far and unable to locate the 2nd vid to finish the construction as well as the test results.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Here is the second part: th-cam.com/video/jeKHMe0kVbI/w-d-xo.html

  • @andreic8498
    @andreic8498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Solar collector not solar panel.
    Still a good informative video!

  • @utuberlars
    @utuberlars 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @savitashukla1519
    @savitashukla1519 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What material I need to make it

  • @moisescastilhogarcia6388
    @moisescastilhogarcia6388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Legal muito bem feito, quanto gosta um painel assim?

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Obrigado! €450 por painel.

    • @LoganJarrell
      @LoganJarrell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      tem jeitos de fazer mais barato...tipo, eu já vi gente usando latas de alumínio. eles tiram a tampa e a parte de baixo e conectam tudo. Claro, não fica tãaaaao eficiente, mas quebra um galho.

  • @livingladolcevita7318
    @livingladolcevita7318 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    forgive me for saying but did you consider leaving the copper tubing in a coil and just tightening it up. Would that have saved you doing all that bending

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe but it's a lot of work either way.

  • @fleaniswerkhardt4647
    @fleaniswerkhardt4647 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks good. I was wondering why you did not lay the copper pipe transversely across the unit.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Because this is simpler and less risk that it is going to leak.

    • @fleaniswerkhardt4647
      @fleaniswerkhardt4647 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheDIYScienceGuy I was thinking it would be simpler going across the unit - because there would be less bends to make in the copper pipe.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A sorry now I understand wat you mean. Translation 🤪. Would probably also have worked but you have more expansion problems with longer aluminum plates.

  • @diabsiniman
    @diabsiniman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    wow, whenever i work on something like this.. it always ends up looking like a dogs breakfast... very nice work

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      that means you'd make a great politician!

    • @genemesser6020
      @genemesser6020 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My "projects" at home are proof of concept, and/or utilitarian. When I do work on a customers site, I do finish work. My wife saw a customers house after I was done adding new circuits for pin lights, wall outlets, etc. It was at that moment she realized I could do beautiful work, not just the perpetually unfinished construction zone style I had subjected her to for 20 years. She turned and gave me that look, the one that could strip the heat shielding off the space shuttle. I am caulking baseboards in the room additions as we speak.

  • @Softdattel
    @Softdattel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very interesting, fantastic job. One thing though, how can I as DIY person myself do that without any of that industrial machinery?

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You could make the housing out of wood, plastic, or just borrow one, like I did. Hope it helps!

    • @johngross688
      @johngross688 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Die grinder . I can do that lol 20 bucks harbor frieght?

  • @roberthurd328
    @roberthurd328 ปีที่แล้ว

    And you should pre-cut that chip before you start bending and I think you can bend from both ends and work it out like that little bit different construction but the same process with less things do on it more efficient and faster to assemble

  • @thomascoolidge2161
    @thomascoolidge2161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should consider checking out Tech Connections page.. he has a formula/method for creating a thermal paste for extremely cheap and it would conduct better than your silicon.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I know that one, but found it to much work. It works great with silicone btw. Thanks for the info! 👍

  • @sharukhmatekuki5830
    @sharukhmatekuki5830 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good hit, Kuki dand 🇮🇳🇮🇳👍👍👍

  • @karyostang3690
    @karyostang3690 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okee thanks Master
    Let go to may home🏡✌️👍🤝

  • @ravindrafernando1780
    @ravindrafernando1780 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best workers😃😊😋😎😍

  • @andydharmawan3975
    @andydharmawan3975 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like it...🤩🤩🤩

  • @pknagaraju1964
    @pknagaraju1964 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If the ambient temperature doesnt come less than 5 degree celciuos in all seasons the evacuated glass tube heat collectors are the best for domestic water heating systems.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But it does where I live. And I think my panel is much easier to build.

  • @daniellapain1576
    @daniellapain1576 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If it gets hot enough, you can either use peltiers or Stirling engines to get a little electricity for the system and as long as you have a drop from height in the system you can also use a water turbine as well. It's not much electricity 10w but that's still enough to add extra charge to a system.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think the temperature of the panel (not higher than 30c) is not hot enough to be useful for a peltier or a sterling engine. And the water doesn't drop because it is a closed loop. But good thinking! 👍

    • @daniellapain1576
      @daniellapain1576 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheDIYScienceGuy well the Stirling would still work at that temperature but it's cold side would have to be in the building or something because it works through temperature difference. It starts working depending on the efficiency of the design at a 2 degrees C positive and 2 degrees C negative difference per side which means during summer it would work and winter it would work but it would be awful during evened out temperatures.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, that's true. But even if it runs with such a small temperature difference, it doesn't produce much power. But it will be fun nonetheless! 😀

  • @norko2007
    @norko2007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    DIY in your dreams ... without those incredible machines there is nothing to do :(((

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You could make the housing out of wood, trespa (High Pressure Laminate-plate), some other plastic or ask someone to bend the aluminum for you like I did, the rest is DIY. Hope it helps!

  • @ammarsalem2141
    @ammarsalem2141 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    well equipped workshop....but how much dose it coast !!!???

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I borrowed it from my friend so I can't tell, probably a lot! 😉

  • @jameswatters9592
    @jameswatters9592 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    let me look in my toolbox for some of these tools

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well I borrowed them, so can anyone else.

  • @dreambig121
    @dreambig121 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is the latest analytics for this diy device as to date ?

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  ปีที่แล้ว

      It still works fine but it's winter so it's not doing much. Thanks for asking!

  • @cubecgae
    @cubecgae 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent build. With solar panel prices what they are why not just heat with electricity? With (8) 275 rated panels 4s2p , a disconnect and a 2000w 120vac water tank element ( in the lower tank position) you have a safe self regulating water heating system with no worries about leaks ,freezing etc. Over temp is controlled by a proper thermal DC switch.

    • @TheDIYScienceGuy
      @TheDIYScienceGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Yes that would be a simpler system but you need much more surface area to get the same amount of power.