I assume the copper is the more efficient absorber but am clueless as to durability difference between copper and aluminum with a glycol mix as far as acidity damage.
Copper and aluminum solar pol panels.
This is a relatively small gain.
The cpvc collector is easier to build than the copper aluminum collector.
The copper alum collector is also easy to build.
One simple way to make a cheap solar panel is by using cuprous oxide an oxidized form of copper.
A sheet of polyiso insulation is set into the back of the frame to insulate the back.
While this is a great experiment to show how a solar panel works keep in mind that it will not produce much power at all.
Sun ray pool panels are made of a number of roll formed copper aluminum fin tubes spaced 4 apart or less.
Performance is a small plus for the copper alum collector about 5.
Thanks i am buying new panels but wished to know the performance and durability between copper tubing vs aluminum fin factory panels using a glycol water mix.
Sun ray solar pool heating panels are metallic heat exchangers engineered to absorb solar energy.
That makes aluminum a great choice when it comes to electrical applications.
Aluminum in solar panels.
Our copper flow tubes and aluminum solar absorbing fin panels are a better choice than plastic for those who seek greater heat conductivity durability and fire resistant solar pool heating systems.
Homemade solar panels cells make a great diy project for adults and kids alike.
The absorbing fin thickness is 012 pre painted aluminum.
The copper pipe grid secured to the plywood and then the aluminum fins are applied over the copper pipe grid and stapled tightly in place using silicone to fill any tiny gaps and provide better heat transfer.
I d say it makes a good first project even if you have little to no diy experience.
Compared to copper which many people associate with electrical wiring because of its conductivity aluminum has 59 the conductivity while having only 30 the density.
Aluminum wiring was actually first used in the early 1900s and its.