Looking for a simpler solution [Martin] came up with his own solar pool heater for under $100! He’s copied the basic design of a solar pool heater but managed to do it using fairly cheap parts ...

Essentially, it allows the water heater to get much hotter during times when solar energy is available, and lets it drop to lower values before running the heater on utility electricity during ...

But replacing or supplementing your current water heater with a solar-powered water heater can, too. Can solar panels save you money? Interested in understanding the impact solar can have on your ...