You need to build an insulated box use a glass cover and copper or rubber pipes for circulating water and a reflector for increasing heat.
Glass for solar water heater panel.
Solar water heater hose garden hose which is generally a homemade solar water heater can also produce hot water diy solar water heater can only do some solar energy test cannot provide hot water heating such as swimming pool pool heater needs to buy solar water heater there is usually a heat collecting device placed on the roof which transfers hot water through pipes satisfies daily.
Broken glass aside from being a general safety issue and even if the glass only cracks can allow water to penetrate and create a fire hazard.
An absorber sheet welded to copper pipe for heat transfer is most commonly used in these systems.
I ve used a sealant called lexcell in sealing my dual 3 hp.
This is the most common type of solar water heating panel used.
It s a water clear sealant that dries rather hard but somewhat flexible.
Collectors work alongside your conventional water heater to ensure year round hot water.
When selecting either a monocrystalline polycrystalline or amorphous solar panel be sure to check out the type of glass on the panel.
Solar collectors or panels gather energy radiated by the sun and convert it into useful heat in the form of hot water.
Water and electricity simply do not mix.
Having enough cells to make a panel would this type of glass work.
Suction fans and 1 4 thick plexiglass windows on the side of my two 55 gallon waste barrels.