With the perpetual  rising price of power , the bad  economic conditions we are all  in distress  and the boost  in the global Carbon Dioxide  emissions, a big  proportion  of which is from the usage  of fossil  fuels for electricity production , we all should be seeking for alternatives . The alternatives primarily will be  for economic benefits  but if we can make environmentally friendly choices  then that is much better and I believeam convinced  that solar air heaters come out winners on both points.

 First – everyone is  hurting  from the increase in their utility bills what with the rising price  of fossil fuels and the cold weather, have forced us  to increase the amount you have had to pay, more than ever before, but there is an ingeniously clever answer available to alternative  energy enthusiasts.  The answer is so easy  that it should appeal to anyone, enthusiast or not.

Making use of  cheap  and readily  obtainable materials  it is doablefeasible  to make  your own solar air heater, and save money  on your electric  bills. The way it works means that you not only get free heated air, you also help to reduce carbon emissions by using much less electricity, that would otherwise be generated by burning fossils fuels

Second - this system needs no special  skills or tools to build and consists of a plywood box, aluminium soda cans with the top and base  cut out , and painted  black to absorb the energy from the sun. The soda cans must be  arranged  so that the cool  air comes in to the box at the base flowing through the cans and taking  the heat that the cans have stored so the hot air  air exits  the top.The box  is enclosed  with a clear sheet of plastic to allow access for the solar energy and to prevent any potential cooling of the interior of the box by the wind.

Third – you can build  a reduced size  version of the system which is easliy moveable  and fits quickly into a window frame, so it is wonderful  for condos or rental property where you cannot  make alterations, it is an easy five minute job  to remove it from the window and take it with you. In the same way  it can be moved  from one room to another as needed .

Forth – this smaller  system needs  no power input, so can be used in areas where a convenient or practical power  source is not available  such as an outhouse, workshop, cabin or garage.

Fifth – as these systems use no or very little power (the larger versions needs a small fan to circulate the air through the system), and as it produces no emissions it is an undoubtedly environmentally friendly air heater.

Solar air heating  is therefore  very easy and inexpensive to make yourself, zero operating cost or  extremely  small operating cost, depending on the system you build , uses a perpetual – plentiful – free source of renewable solar energy and is totally environmentally friendly.

So why build  your own solar air heating*? The main reason is that it will save you on your electric bill   which, especially  in this economy, is a great  thing. Start looking at your options today and start to make plans on how you can spend the extra money that you can potentially  save with this system. * follow the solar heating link and get a bonus “secrets to sourcing cheap parts”

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