THE HONEST 7-YEAR TEST / DOES IT STILL WORK?

Back in 2017, I built a solar heater using nothing but pop cans, wood, and insulation to heat my off-grid cabin porch. After 7 years of real-world use, here's my honest review of what worked, what failed, and whether this DIY project was actually worth the effort. Check out my followup video here:    • My Popcan Solar Heater is RUINED: Don't Ma...   Where I get my solar components today: https://tr.ee/w4b5MekPig You'll see the latest discount code here too! In this video, I'll show you exactly how I constructed this pop can solar air heater, the materials I used, and how I installed it at my off-grid property. I'll walk you through the performance over 7 years, the problems I've encountered, what needs fixing, and my final verdict on whether you should build one yourself. What You'll Learn: ✅ Complete build process using pop cans, insulation, and wood ✅ Installation method for heating an off-grid porch ✅ 7-year performance review with real-world data ✅ Common problems and failures to avoid ✅ Cost analysis and whether it's worth building ✅ What I'd do differently today Here's the EG4 9000BTU Mini Split I plan to get: https://tr.ee/w4b5MekPig You'll see the latest discount code here too to get $50 off!    • Solar Heater Build - in pictures with narr...   The original build video! Everything I used to make my pop can solar heater: OSB Sheathing: $17.48ea 1 needed 1x6x8 boards: $8.98 3 needed 1x4x8 boards: $7.90 2 needed 6" Starting collar $19.02 2 needed - https://amzn.to/47DSbce Insulated duct $45.99 1needed - https://amzn.to/3WSBVhr Snap switch $10.77 1 needed - https://amzn.to/4hnb7zi Lexan $198 FuzeIt LN2000 $8.98 4 or 5 needed Polysio Board $29.56 2 needed Brad Nails & Screws 300 pop cans Hole Saw 2" Hole Saw 6" High Temp Flat Black Paint Aluminum tape $9.99 https://amzn.to/3KYhcq1 High Temp Silicone $14.98 Where I get my solar components today: https://signaturesolar.com/?ref=theol... Use code JARHEADGET50 for $50 off (good for two months) *As an affiliate, I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through these links. [As many of you may know, making YouTube videos is hard work! It can take this Old Jarhead 10 to 12 hours of editing (and a liberal amount of cussing) to edit one video! To help pay for this the Old Jarhead is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com which may help cover some of the cost of camera gear etc in order to bring these videos to you!].