Some heat generation numbers for a day that’s ~10 degrees F outside, 25 degrees in my uninsulated garage: Full overcast but bright – 40 degree air coming out of the panel (+15) Partial sun, enough for shadows – 60 degree air coming out of the panel (+35) Full sun, 90+ degree air coming out of …
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I went home during lunch so I could see what my Solar Hot Air panel on my garage…
I went home during lunch so I could see what my Solar Hot Air panel on my garage was doing. The indoor/outdoor thermometer I put into the panel died today, and putting in new batteries didn't help. I had to scrounge around for another thermometer and found a candy thermometer in the kitchen. I put …
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Yesterday and today I made a 60 cubic foot Solar Hot Air panel to heat my garage….
Yesterday and today I made a 60 cubic foot Solar Hot Air panel to heat my garage. I spent a total of $7 on it – most of the parts where salvaged or found or freecycled parts. A hot air solar panel is probably the most efficient way to draw energy from the sun. The …
Makers in the Mall
My local mall lost a large, two story corner-store. Sad that they made it so far into the economy dive just to die now. On Main Street of the same town, half the shops are closed, including a knitting store. I think that making the large empty retail space into a maker/hacker space would be …
Aquaponics Store Idea
I’ve been looking at all the empty storefronts on main street Dundee on my way to work lately. I’ve been imagining having my own store front in one of those. I’d sell Aquaponics stuff. Ready made sets from tiny little things for apartment kitchens to fairly large backyard setups. I’d sell all the various parts, …