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Old 05-05-2010, 02:21 PM   #45 (permalink)
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Its not pretty, bolts are rusted, glazing is fogged
But dang if it doesn't work
Its up to 111 with the hot tub recirc off
Heating cycle at an end
I expect it to drop at least 3 degrees when I turn the pumps on
And at least 5 degrees overnight

But that means it could stillbe 103 in the morning
I really need to get 1/2 of this heating our hot water

Hey guess what ?
The control panel doesn't work over 106
It was just flashing "HO"
And my wife didn't even have her top off

As I said not pretty
But I did not want to invest in any paint or anything else until I tested it
Plan is to paint it, pick up new screws & new glazing
I think with new glazing one panel can heat each tub
Or I may need to make a small 2nd panel for this tub

The 4x12 against the house is really too big & shades the greenhouse too much
Pic was taken at 3:30, hot tub was 111 & solar heat was shut off
Even with the shading you see on the panels they were putting out 118 degree water


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