Redneck Pool heater

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Screwed up the hinges... door don't open. LOL Do over another day.


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...and this is when my last jig saw blade broke. That decided I was done for the day. LOL
 
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very impressive. keep us up to date with your progress.
 
If your PH stays in range, you won't eat your copper. Small amounts will leach but will not pose a problem for swimmers.
Green hair is caused by copper ions AND poor PH control.

Great pool heater idea - I was thinking of welding up a small firebox and making up the heat exchanger with silver soldered 1/2" copper but no time or play money.
 
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Couple really sunny, hot days... so took two days vacation to finish this and heat the pool






Man, the heat sure warped the door!




Perhaps some light angle iron top and bottom... I hate to do it... that new front section sure added a lot of weight!
 
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