Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Stop dreading that winter heating bill. In this video, I experiment with how to build a simple, DIY-friendly solar heater that provides REAL heat for your home, garage, or workshop. This is the ultimate winter DIY project. Forget complex systems—this design is easy to build, uses common materials, and the results are impressive.
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Chapters:
0:00 Solar Powered Heating!
1:28 Building the wiring harness
4:34 Plugging everything in!
6:31 How does it work?
7:00 Alternate heat source idea
8:04 I'm not sure this is viable yet
#DIY
#SolarHeater
#FreeEnergy
#SaveMoney
#theresatrickforthat
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As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you! Thanks for your support!
Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of There's a Trick for That, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. There's a Trick for That assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. There's a Trick for That recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of There's a Trick for That, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not There's a Trick for That.
Stop dreading that winter heating bill. In this video, I experiment with how to build a simple, DIY-friendly solar heater that provides REAL heat for your home, garage, or workshop. This is the ultimate winter DIY project. Forget complex systems—this design is easy to build, uses common materials, and the results are impressive.
Ask me a question and get a personal in depth response: ko-fi.com/s/8d8df1880c
OR
Sit down for a personal 1-On-1 hour long video consultation with me and I'll provide answers and insights to anything you want to ask me about from this channel: ko-fi.com/s/dd139831a7
Watch all my solar power related content, from solar powered air conditioners to whole home solar power backup: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcpSfUqgyHLbT29Wk4gxLkk7&si=aL-C0-ip_wXWQQG2
Buy the EcoFlow Stream Micro-Inverter: tidd.ly/3JMXE7k
Buy the EcoFlow Stream Ultra Inverter: tidd.ly/4nfTjrB
CHEAP NEW SOLAR PANELS: payoffsolar.com/products?ref=TRICK5
Be sure to use my code: TRICK5 and save 5% on your entire order regardless of how large or small!
IMPORTANT NOTE: The website is currently going through a major upgrade! If you can't get the code to apply, or have other issues, please be sure and email, text or call Matt the owner. Be sure to let them know I sent you from my channel so you get your discount for being one of my viewers. matt@payoffsolar.com 801-448-6396
Buy solar panels on Amazon shipped to you: amzn.to/463zJb1
Buy adjustable solar panel stands: minutemansolar.com/product/portable-solar-panel-stand-legs/?ref=y6yfs
Watch my full review video on these stands: youtu.be/-F7PPfeRTM8
Buy 120v contactor: amzn.to/4pe5Xcs
Buy Current Sensing Switch: amzn.to/46mvs2S
Buy plug ends
Male end: amzn.to/489dXoY
Female end: amzn.to/4pfBj2t
Buy a heavy duty 10 gauge extension cord like you saw used in this video: amzn.to/4lKLYiT
Buy a watt meter: amzn.to/44nYAXI
All donations get 100% re-invested in the channel:
buymeacoffee.com/theresatrickforthat
🔍 Looking for something specific? Search across hundreds of my videos — way better than YouTube search: https://tatftsearchapp.netlify.app/
Chapters:
0:00 Solar Powered Heating!
1:28 Building the wiring harness
4:34 Plugging everything in!
6:31 How does it work?
7:00 Alternate heat source idea
8:04 I'm not sure this is viable yet
#DIY
#SolarHeater
#FreeEnergy
#SaveMoney
#theresatrickforthat
Affiliate Disclosure
As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you! Thanks for your support!
Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of There's a Trick for That, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. There's a Trick for That assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. There's a Trick for That recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of There's a Trick for That, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not There's a Trick for That.
