7/30/01
summer 2001
8
1.
Trombe Walls
Thick walls designed to absorb energy
during the day, store it, and radiate heat
evenly during the night or first overcast
day of winter.
2.
Solarium
5 convection
tubes connect with north side of house.
3.
PV -- 24 volts, 50 amperes
Stored in batteries. These PV panels run the refrigerator, fans, water pumps, deep freeze, kitchen, office and shop.
4. Hot
Water Panels
Powered by PV.
5.
Eutectic Salt Chamber
Visit
www.solarhome.org for more information.
6.
Berm Insulation
Based on the premise that the earth
is at a constant temperature @ about 6 feet in
depth.