MTD Solar Collector Kit
Most of the parts for the MTD collector are are available from building suppliers, but there are a few materials not in common supply or difficult to make so I've decided to supply them in the form of a MTD solar collector kit. If you've already purchased MTD Solar Heating you have a list of materials needed for a six collector system.
MATERIALS
(for a six collector system available from a building supplier)
Eight 5/4 X 6 x 16’ Cedar planks
Dry wall screws 1 ¼ “, 2”
Clear silicone caulking (3 tubes should be enough for 8 collectors)
1 gallon Rustolium black for absorber plates
1 gallon Latex exterior paint (Matt black is my choice)
Three 1”x 4’ x 8’ solid insulation (isocynate, Tuff R)
50’ roll pre-painted Aluminum (.018” x 24” x 8’)
50’ roll Nylon screen 24” wide (may need a little more)
50’ roll Aluminum screen 24” wide
Two 2” or 3” PVC pipes two 10 foot long
Pump (depends on number and height of collectors)
Heat storage tank (hand made or store bought)
Connecting pipes, fittings wires etc.
Six 26” x 96” sheets of Suntuf polycarbonate glazing or other material
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