Harnessing the sun’s power with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and plumbing and heating contractor Bob Dudley. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJxBEOhcaq0&list=PLkJADc1qDrr8mfl5BwtXlwYV9zxvbi-Eq&index=21
How to Install Solar Panels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=subiaaXBoDI&index=3&list=PLkJADc1qDrr_0NxtmzECiOWkr5de82kXV
How to Maintain an Electric Water Heater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTPSoUKiKRs&index=43&list=PLkJADc1qDrr_0NxtmzECiOWkr5de82kXV
How to Flush a Water Heater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjwENIksoWE&list=PLkJADc1qDrr_0NxtmzECiOWkr5de82kXV&index=175
Tools List for Installing a Solar-Powered Water Heater
[TOOL_IMAGE 1 Tubing cutter]
[TOOL_IMAGE 2 Roofing spade]
[TOOL_IMAGE 3 Reciprocating saw]
[TOOL_IMAGE 4 Adjustable wrench]
[TOOL_IMAGE 5 Crescent wrench]
[TOOL_IMAGE 6 Pliers]
[TOOL_IMAGE 7 Impact driver]
[TOOL_IMAGE 8 Propane torch]
Shopping List:
[BOLD "Solar collector system"][BR][BR]
[BOLD "Roof shingles"][BR][BR]
[BOLD "Copper pipe and assorted fittings"][BR][BR]
[BOLD "Lead-free solder and flux"][BR][BR]
[BOLD "Emery cloth"][BR][BR]
[BOLD "Teflon tape"]
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Post time: Jul-06-2017