Soda Can Solar Heater

How to Build a Soda Can Solar Heater

Is it starting to get unbearably cold in your part of the world? Here’s one simple solution that can help control indoor temperature without increasing your energy consumption!

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We all have many old junk items lying around in our homes or garages. And we all wish we had time to get rid of them properly. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but a feeling of liberation comes after shedding old stuff.

However, before you start throwing anything out, we want to show you an incredibly creative DIY project that may change your mind.

Make a solar heater with soda cans!

This DIY soda can solar heater can make an average temperature difference of 20 degrees Celsius between the inlet and the outlet. But its effectiveness would, of course, depend on the size of your unit. The larger the surface area, the more solar heat it can get.

It’s not the one great solution for heating an entire house. It might be just a small measure but considering that you can make one out of ‘trash’ and excess materials you have from previous projects, it’s a project worth doing!

Soda Can Solar Heater

And along with other small and simple measures (like making your DIY insulated curtains), we’re confident they can all make a significant difference as a whole in keeping your home warm!

Is this going to be your next project? :)

Materials:

  • 2×4 Timber
  • Plywood
  • Clear Plexiglass
  • Nails
  • Wood Screws
  • Aluminum Cans
  • Adhesive Caulk
  • Black BBQ Paint
  • Another Paint (to protect the wood unit)
  • 1 1/2″ diameter Wet-Dry Vacuum Hose
  • Wet-Dry Vacuum Attachment
  • 3/4″ PVC Pipe, Elbows and T-Fittings
  • Pyrometer

Tools:

  • Measuring Tape
  • Circular Saw
  • Hammer
  • Drill Press with 3/4″ Bit
  • Drill

Click on any image to start the lightbox display. Use your Esc key to close the lightbox.8-)

Thanks to Hemmings Daily for this great project. You can get step-by-step instructions here

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