DIY Solar Water Heater Full Build

I made a DIY solar water heater for a friend that needed it for him and his family's jacuzzi! After doing a ton of research and getting a ton of help from RC Insider (who made a great video on this with a full supplies list), I went for it myself!

I made this water heater with:
1/2" exterior plywood
1/16" acrylic sheet
2x4x8 KD doug fir
2x4x8 Treated doug fir (though I wish I did 4x4)
8" zip ties
500' roll of 1/2" irrigation tubing
1/2" tube to hose connectors
Brass tube to hose connector
5/8" water hoses
A water pump
Lag bolts and nuts
Black latex exterior paint
Pocket hole screws
Deck screws
Tite Bond III wood glue
... and I think that's it!

I wasn't able to see it in person, but my friend shot me pictures (that are also in this video) of how a temperature reading of 120 degrees for the water coming out of the water heater and his current weather was 83 degrees!

Couldn't be more happy with that result since I thought I would be lucky to get 90/95 degree water.

Lots of lessons learned on this project since I usually do 100% woodworking furniture projects.

Also, shout out to my friend Ryan Geery! Without your help, I would not have been able to complete this project!

Hope you enjoy the build!

Music from www.bensound.com
RC Insider's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHtN1NtMk5yeK5hksiyxydQ

Видео DIY Solar Water Heater Full Build канала Nick Kwok