diy bioreactor aquaponics | Solar can heater update

diy bioreactor aquaponics

Slowly working away on my solar can heater, just got to add a solar powered electric fan and exhaust pipe .
will put together a video once its complete and working.

all the cans mounted and ready to paint

A nice black Matt paint finish

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diy aquaponics chop | Solar Can Heater

diy aquaponics chop

This project I was originally going to start a while back, so I finally got it under way. I have seen these made with huge boxes placed outside homes, but i want mine in an apartment so I decided to mount it on one of the window panels in my conservatory.
by building it inside i dont have to supply the glass and can custom size it to the area i have.

Collect a whole bunch of soda cans and give them a good rinse out!

I have seen most people like to drill these cans with a big opening on top and small holes on bottom! why complicate it when a simple Tin opener can do the trick?

Tilt at angle and slice off top.

This actually gives a very smooth Finnish

Pull off ring tab from top

why drill holes? just use some tin snips or a very strong pair of scissors

cut from pull tab hole in a circular fan shape

finished cut will be fan shape across, this helps slow heat and cause a rotation as it transfers threw soda can

Use a clear silicon to seal the soda cans around neck collar

use something to keep cans aligned in a straight line while they set

I have got a window section that can fit 10 x rows of 6 cans.

This is as far as I got will post more as i continue

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diy betta aquaponics | Hanging Bottle Wall Garden

diy betta aquaponics

My new Design
Hanging Bottle Wall Garden




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diy backyard aquaponics | Chook Died

diy backyard aquaponics

Very Sad
one of my 2 chooks just suddenly died?
it was fine in the morning, fed them as usual in evening its laying on its side barley moving, little latter its dead.
The remaining chook is very distressed and seams to be missing his buddy.
Any advice on the cause.
Is it ok for one single chicken to be on its own!
could it have started its first egg which got stuck!
oh well thats nature but still dosent feel good!

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diy commercial aquaponics system | Ethanol Heater

diy commercial aquaponics system

Ethanol Fire Heater. Living in an apartment restricts to a degree what types of heaters you can have, obviously there is the usual electric heaters but these are costly and reliant on the power being on. Most apartments come with reverse cycle heating, in our place the heater warms the bedrooms but is very inefficient in the lounge. 

Why we choose Ethanol? we wanted to add a heat source that was self reliant in the fact it didnt need power, and we found the Ethanol Fire at a home show. The great thing about this heat source is that it gives out no fumes! there is no need for chimney or other type of ventilation its 100% safe, of course it looks really nice too and gives that homely cozy feel to any place. they come in several sizes depending on room size, we went for the smallest as it docent really get cold here for that long. another benefit is Ethanol fuel is makable on farms so if other fuels were not available , im sure ethanol would be or a bottle of Alcohol.

Cost ? although the unit is relatively inexpensive, the fuel is about $4.50 per Ltr, we have found on average 1Ltr burns for about 5 1/2 hours.

Where to purchase from ? I got mine from eBay and found it in the city was able to collect it, but many fireplace stores or Eco stores are now carrying these fires.

Click here to search eBay for Ethanol fire !

Most of these types are mounted on a wall, it was pretty easy just 4 holes drilled and bolts were supplied.

the black surround is heat profed and treated for a safe surround and has side panels that reduce draft affecting the flame

The stainless stele box on this model (350) contains 1 Ltr of fuel

To pour fuel you slide the key hole cover place in funnel and pour the liter into box. careful not to spill any as this can and will catch alight.

close keyhole cover and slide the whole lid backwards to reveal firebox

using a lighter stick / gas oven lighter just ignite fuel. ( I have noticed when box is half full it is a lot harder to light and takes 4/5 attempts, as it keeps going out.)

Ethanol Fuel is also known as Methylated spirits

The fire takes about 5 minutes to get really burning well and then gives out some good heat.

I did some test and the temp at other side of room was 5c colder than area near fire, you can definably feel the heat.

To extinguish the fire use the 2 rods and lift cover up from back

Slide the cover over box and this puts out the fire. (don not attempt to refuel once it has been lit! it takes about 20 mins for it to be back at room temperature and can then be refueled)

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