DIY solar projects : small projects to whole-home systems : tap into the sun Cover Image

DIY solar projects : small projects to whole-home systems : tap into the sun / Eric Smith and Philip Schmidt with Troy Wanek.

Solar projects (portion title)
Do it yourself solar projects (other title)

Smith, Eric W. (Eric William), 1951- (author.). Schmidt, Philip, (author.). Wanek, Troy, (author.).

Summary:

Learn how to make your own solar-powered appliances and additions to your home with this updated edition of DIY Solar Projects!

Record details

ISBN: 9781591866640
ISBN: 1591866642
Physical Description: 192 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Edition: Updated edition.
Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc., Cool Springs Press, [2017].

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Solar Electricity 15 -- How Sunlight Becomes Electricity 16 -- Solar Power Basics 17 -- Mounting Solar Modules 33 -- Solar Electricity Safety 38 -- Installing Simple DC Systems 41 -- 12-Volt Solar Light System 49 -- Solar-Powered Security Light 54 -- Planning for Whole-House Power 63 -- Mobile Solar: RVs, Boats & Portable Power 81 -- Solar Heat 95 -- Solar Ovens 97 -- Solar Water Heater 115 -- Solar Hot Air Collector-Window Mount 141 -- Solar Hot Air Collector-Roof Mount 149 -- Solar Still 159 -- Solar Lumber Kiln 167.