Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: carl stanton on February 01, 2012, 09:52:40 am
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how feasible would it be to fit one of these into a tank to keep your water warm
say heat up at night with wind power, then stick a little solar panel on van to keep trickle top up
or am i just getting as crazy as others ;D
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370566801669?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_906wt_1037
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The ideas good - but I don't think 600w would do very much to a big tank of water.
I checked on my weather station and it went down to -2.5 deg here last night - but with very little wind.
Glad I had my immersion heated plugged in - No frost on the van, warm inside and warm water for most of the day.
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no chance at all.
that says 600watts, which is about £600 worth of solar panels. just noticed its 24v so 2x the solar.
or a £300/£400 windturbine at good wind speeds (30-40mph)
if you want to go with a heater it will have to be mains wired.
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how feasible would it be to fit one of these into a tank to keep your water warm
say heat up at night with wind power, then stick a little solar panel on van to keep trickle top up
or am i just getting as crazy as others ;D
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370566801669?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_906wt_1037
Most really cold weather is associated with high pressure systems, which means low wind speeds, so when you really need the heat conditions will not be suitable.
Vin
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The ideas good - but I don't think 600w would do very much to a big tank of water.
I checked on my weather station and it went down to -2.5 deg here last night - but with very little wind.
Glad I had my immersion heated plugged in - No frost on the van, warm inside and warm water for most of the day.
Where did you buy your immersion heater please?
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Immersion heaters are about £20 tops at toolstation or screw fix. - 3kw jobbie.
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got mine from toolstation - and don't forget the mechanical flange to fit the IH to your tank