Portable Solar Air Heater Construction Pictures

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the box is made of cedar boards with a 1/4" plywood back

the box is made of cedar boards with a 1/4″ plywood back

upper crossmember is dadoed to capture top edge of back

upper crossmember is dadoed to capture top edge of back

back has layer of bubble wrap insulation

back has layer of bubble wrap insulation

crossrails are attached with pocket screws

crossrails are attached with pocket screws

the midrail minimizes heat loss through front glazing

the midrail minimizes heat loss through front glazing

air passes though 4 layers of window screen

air passes though 4 layers of window screen

front glazing has 3/8" air space between two layers of insulating film

front glazing has 3/8″ air space between two layers of insulating film

plastic film shows the airflow exiting the heater

plastic film shows the airflow exiting the heater

output temperature 25C (72F) - temperature rise of 15C (22F)

output temperature 25C (72F) – temperature rise of 15C (22F)

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