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Thread: DIY solar pond heater.
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19-02-2020, 12:26 PM #1
DIY solar pond heater.
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As my pond is stuck in a corner in the shade and gets very little sun I have been looking on you tube at ways of putting some heat in in the summer months.
Came across this and a lot of Americans make these to heat their swimming pools and Saunas.
Thought i would give it a go.
The back board is osb and 4ft by 3.5 ft which I allready had.
Side rails are 3ins by 1ins which I had as well.
Bubblewrap on the back but I think polystyrene or some insulation board would be better.
Hose pipe from Screwfix 50mtrs £15.99.
I couldn't work out how much hose I would need and really I could have used a smaller board,or get another 25 mtrs of hose
Will be covered in with a sheet of polycarbonate.
So basically it will be on the roof of my pond facing the sun when it's out and will work like a mini green house to warm the water circulating slowly round the coil.
Will put a valved T from my return or use a small pump or a solar powered pump would work as you only need it on when the suns out.
Think it will work but obviously only when the suns out.
What do you think guys?
Should have said will be sprayed Matt black to attract the sun.
Last edited by john1; 19-02-2020 at 12:28 PM. Reason: Addition
John
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19-02-2020, 12:30 PM #2Freddyboy the legend
"we are water keepers first"
Johnathan
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19-02-2020, 12:38 PM #3
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19-02-2020, 12:42 PM #4
Thanks Steve, think it will work ok as you know my pond in the shade.
Hope you and family well.John
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19-02-2020, 12:48 PM #5
It will work bud are you spraying it all black? I was going to do same with 12 v pump for caravan and rig that to battery with solar panel, and use 12 v temp sensor to control the pump on and off incase it boils the fish, and yes we are all fine thanks hope you and yours are too
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19-02-2020, 12:58 PM #6
Yes all of it but dont know how the bubble will react
Thinking now polystyrene or similar would have been better,all fine here.John
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19-02-2020, 01:01 PM #7
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19-02-2020, 01:05 PM #8
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19-02-2020, 01:09 PM #9
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19-02-2020, 01:10 PM #10
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19-02-2020, 01:31 PM #11
Hhhaaaa
Doesn’t everyone prime their genitals these days, you know, just in case?
Lolol
Tickled me that has
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19-02-2020, 01:41 PM #12
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19-02-2020, 01:46 PM #13Freddyboy the legend
"we are water keepers first"
Johnathan
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19-02-2020, 03:06 PM #14
They sell us oldies those special blue pills now...apparently lol
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19-02-2020, 04:04 PM #15
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19-02-2020, 04:05 PM #16
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19-02-2020, 05:06 PM #17
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20-02-2020, 03:16 PM #18
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All sprayed up just to put a perspex or similar cover on and away I go.
Just need some sun now.John
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20-02-2020, 03:31 PM #19
Looking cracking mate
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Johnathan
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20-02-2020, 03:52 PM #20
Running heater at low temp?
Covering the pond with polycarb should be enough to stop water temps dipping below 6C for the most...