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Thermal sinks for solar heated homes

Last Post 13 Aug 2007 02:25 PM by slenzen. 3 Replies.

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Richard Smith User is Offline

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10 Jun 2007 09:43 PM

I need thermal mass requiring minimal interior space in a low cost passive solar home. I'm looking at multiple layers (3) of green board or cement board. Can someone offer advice on the choice of these or other (thin) solutions?

brey

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29 Jun 2007 10:45 PM
Have you considered putting your thermal mass into the floor? This would provide a large thermal mass and take up little or no interior space.

slenzen

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30 Jun 2007 02:02 AM
A company makes clear fiberglass water columns that store heat and look pretty cool.

slenzen

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13 Aug 2007 02:25 PM
What are the cost numbers? That is just as important and energy reducing figures. At what price? Does it have a decent payback? There are only so many people that want zero/very low energy consumption at a price that does not make financial sense.

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