Solar Hot Water Batch Collector

Removing the Outer Shell of a Used Hot Water Heater

 

Removing the Old Hardware

 

Sanding Down the Tank

 

Preparing the Tank for Painting

 

Cutting Plywood to Construct the Collector Box

 

Framing out the Collector Box

 

Constructing the Collector Box

 

Insulating with Styrofoam

 

The Collector Box Insulated, Painted, and Installed

 

The Collector Glazing

 

Preparing the Tank for Installation

 

Preparing the Pipe Fittings

 

Attatching the TPR Valve to the Tank

 

Drain Spigot

 

Tank Fittings

 

Temperature Pressure Release Valve

 

Installing Form Fitting Tank Supports

 

The Tank Supports in Place

 

CPVC Hoses Carry Water Into and Out of the Tank

 

The Hot Water Tank Installed

 

Finished Batch Collector

 

Copper Pipes Installed

 

Tempering Valve Installed

 

Our Solar Hot Water Is Too Hot for CPVC

 

Insulating the Tempering Valve