Solar Collector From Trash
Thursday, October 22, 2009 20:02Posted in category video
I make a solar collector from found objects in and hour and a half. It can ignite a piece of wood in about 20 seconds. … solar energy howto diy science
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centervilletn says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
I really like what you did..do you have any practical application for it…im working on a can solar heater…but have modified what the guy in canada is doing ..i live in the southeast usa…and believe i can do somethings different and get the same results with less work…using a baffleing system…and a bathroom exhaust fan…
im very interested in off the grid ideas as far as heating is concerned. any advice would be appreciated.
tiberiustt says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
The focal point is fairly close to the dish; less that 3 feet. Farther away that that and is just like a mirror, so watch your eyes.
KasinH says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
What ’s the distance between the lower center of the dish and hot spot where the wood burned? Does that hot spot converge on one spot in space or would it go farther? I’m a bit concerned about surrounding structures.
musicboy115 says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
hi mr huff
greenenergy4life says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
thanks
tiberiustt says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Thanks!
tiberiustt says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
It was spray adhesive, like what is used for collages.
ZED74 says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Honestly i thought it was gonna be crap , I take it all back !!
Well done
greenenergy4life says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
what kind of glu do you youse.
my mirror dont work relly wel becouse of the glu.
bade3a says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
bbq. lol
adamslurch71 says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Set it up so that you have a closed system containing water and get the focal point at the base of the water system and have piping that allows the steam to flow up and away and along that pipe put a turbine for it to spin, connect the turbine to a generator and you have instant power. Don’t forget to have a pipe going back to the water supply, and with a few well placed one-way valves your all set.
Beingreal40 says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Fantastic. Now what are going to do with it?
appa1920 says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Outstanding job. I can’t believe how neat your mylar install looked. I’m pleased that you’re not a perfectionist and didn’t get bent out of shape by the glue problem. Anyway it works awesomely! The glue probably reduced it’s effectiveness by 5%! lol I’d like to see you cooking something with it too.
FlyHiTop says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
that very nice job, next time as i see these dash on the street i will do the but what panel is going take that heat with getting on fire?
MrsRoadRunner2000 says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
very cool!
jacote46 says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
avec toute ses technologie y as quelque chose a faire surement faut prendre le temp de bfaire ceci protege notre planete en meme temp
777999777999 says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Sweet!!! I have an old dish! Gotta make one. I want to make a solar smoker and slow cook some ‘cue.
AnnieNM06 says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
thats so cool! i’m gonna have to do this with our old satelite dish! I think i’ll use tin foil tho since I dont have mylar.
when the guy installed the new one he just left the one there and i was like ‘now what am i gonna do with this?’
well now i know! thanks!
campwinnarainbow says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
hi teacher
(this guy’s my teacher)
-sam
P90XBringIt says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Awesome job. What made you think to cut triangles? Smart idea, they fit great, can’t wait to see you cook something with it!
tiberiustt says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Thanks for the comment. I really don’t know much about how to use this in a practical set-up.
sevensixtwomilimeter says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
heh heh. propane.
99cachorro says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
good job! I hope you can use it in the future to do some cooking.
tiberiustt says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Hi Bailey!
bugdude666 says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 PM
hi teacher!
(this guy’s my teacher)
-bailey