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Comment on Questions & Answers by TraddyBear

TraddyBear — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:23:31 +0000

Hello Greg

If you need to have more details about how I made the manifold you can e-mail me at traddybear@gmail.com.

Do you have taked a look at my blog site ?:
http://chez-le-pere-michel.blogspot.com/2009/12/galarneau-et-moi-ou-mon-projet-de.html

I just read your previous comment about fishing… It’s sound great and gave me good ideas for the next autumn :))

Comment on Questions & Answers by gwest77

gwest77 — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:44:21 +0000

TrradyBear
Do you have a link I can reach you at concerning the way you built your dividers (manifolds) ?
I would be thankful
Greg

Comment on Questions & Answers by dougs

dougs — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:15:01 +0000

Thanks! I’ll try making the outlet bigger.

Comment on Questions & Answers by admin

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:30:29 +0000

Your collector resistance is extremly high! About 1000 Pa (10milibar).
You should use doube (outlet -150mm) to reduce it. Then the resistance will be 200 Pa, thats better
You have to examine the output curve of the ventil, it have to do 820 m3/h airflow at 200 Pa resistance.

Comment on Questions & Answers by dougs

dougs — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:12:47 +0000

Hi Zoli,
Here are the pictures again as I don’t think I did it correctly.

http://tmpj0w.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pxJ0RYyOZhEngmn-pmGqNC0mLFo6bfVP43EN8nnbLcC5CXZqfLvNUIBqUhPeksTi5kUmQhMxQVqOwfWZ88BZiTIR-cv_gXiq4/IMG_4872.jpg

Comment on Questions & Answers by dougs

dougs — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:06:02 +0000

Hi Zoli,
Thanks for your fast reply. From the room to the collector is 40cm and from the collector to the room is 40cm. The pipe is straight out and straight in. I counted again and the length is 36 cans long with 22 rows. The cans measure 12cm long and 6.5cm in diameter. The whole collector is 463cm long and 158cm high. The dividers start at 15cm and taper to 5cm by 12cm deep.
Regards, Doug

Comment on Questions & Answers by admin

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:03:01 +0000

Hi Doug,

To calculate your fittable fun need more information:
How long will be the toubing (both) from collectro to room?
How many directon changing on the toubing (both)?
The size of your collector’s absorber (popcantubes aand dividers together)

(I’m activated your account so you can write a post and upload pictures too)

Zoli

Comment on Questions & Answers by dougs

dougs — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:28:40 +0000

Hello all,
This is my first comment though I have been reading and learning about these heaters for some time. I decided about a year ago to build one. I’m looking for some assistance with sizing the fan as I’ve tried a few and they seem too small. My heater is horizontal with 15cm inlet and outlet holes. There are 34 pop cans in each row and 22 rows. I have cut fins into the bottom of every third can.(was going to do every can, but it was taking too long). I have some pictures, but being new I haven’t figured out how to post them yet. Looking forward to your thoughts. Regards, Doug

Comment on Questions & Answers by gwest77

gwest77 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:24:10 +0000

Ok TraddyBear
If you like to fish you are not far from some of the greatest salmon fishing in the world. Ever heard of the Salmon River in New York State ? From mid September to the end of October some record size fish run that river to spawn. I hope to have my collector finished in a couple of weeks. Can only work on it on weekends.
Stay warm up that way. I have to say again, that is a fine looking collector.

Comment on Questions & Answers by TraddyBear

TraddyBear — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:54:24 +0000

Hi gwest77

I’m located here in Drumondville, Quebec, Canada
I really too appreciate all the help I’ve got from Admin to acheived my project.