On the weekend I tried to simulate using my L7 with the 4.5kw radiator to heat a hot water system, though not a proper hot water system it was just a 20 litre drum. I 3D printed a nozzle to put a hose directly into the radiator pump so fresh water would go through the miner and hot water would come out into the drum. Along with it being just a plastic drum and the rubber hoses used unsurprisingly it was only about 30 degrees if I had to guess and my L7 temps was 70/75 degrees (I turned the fans down to keep it that temp to make the water hotter)
We have all seen the pools and spas heated but they only heat to 40 degrees when I need between 60-70 degrees. (Celsius)
So it feels like a long shot right now, but I would like to know if anyone has achieved this? I feel like not only would I need to have a proper insulated hot water tank but I would also need more appropriate hoses for trapping the heat. The radiator pump does 11L/minute so I would need another miner/radiator to have consistent hot water for something like a 200L tank, or what about a smaller 50L tank but have 5 miners/radiators hooked up in an attempt for instant hot water? Not sure myself but I’d love to hear if anyone’s done it or has ideas. Thsnks