Solar power is one of the cheapest forms of energy available. It's not harmful to the environment and it's obviously in abundance. So, what do we do with all this cheap solar power? We use it to our advantage and harness some of that "Free" energy. In order to save on energy costs, there is an inexpensive way to make hot water without using electricity or gas. It takes a bit of construction, but it's not very difficult to make your own do-it-yourself water heater! You probably have most of the parts needed to make it just lying around in a garage or in the deep recesses of a basement. Put those parts to good use!
The first step is to build your own solar panels. It may seem like a daunting task, but it's not that hard. A solar panel can be built with an old refrigerator radiator as the heating mechanism, old scrap wood as the base, and an old glass pane serves as the window to let the sunshine in. Cover the back with aluminum foil for reflection purposes, seal the foil with tape, and leave a notch at either end of the panel for a cold water entry and a hot water exit. As long as a continuous supply of cold water is fed into the panel, you'll get hot water at the base of the panel.
If that is as bit to basic for your liking there is a way to build your own professional looking and working solar panels. By utilizing the experience of others you only have to follow simple instructions to produce the desired effect. Cost are well below having it professionally installed and your "payback" time is cut in half. If you have the basic building skills and a place to work you are on your way to "Green" living and saving loads of money in the process.
When you're done, you'll have DIY solar power, and your energy bills will be slashed by at least 30%, if not more. There are two different types-open loop and closed loop. In an open loop system, the home's conventional hot water heater is aided by a solar-powered collector positioned outside. The water is already warm, so the water heater doesn't have to work as hard to heat it. In the closed loop system, an antifreeze-like fluid is transferred from the outside collector to a storage tank positioned near the indoor water heater, and this fluid never comes in contact with the home's water supply.
Solar power for the home is always a good idea. Not only is it environmentally friendly, but the income tax credit received for installing a solar powered water heater pays dividends later on as well. The initial cost is a bit higher, but it pays for itself in lower utility bills in the long term. Solar power is just too practical to say no to, unless you don't mind handing over your cash to the electric and gas companies every month!
So you agree that solar is the way but it seems a bit overwhelming, the task to build your own solar hot water system. With the proper amount of qualified online help you can do whatever challenges you technically. Building your own solar hot water collectors can be both fun and rewarding.
Don't forget that the supply of the Sun's energy is endless. You just need to find away to "Tap" into that energy and use it to your advantage. Your first step would be to get your "free" informative report at
http://www.solar-intelligence.com/free-solar-report.