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Old 05-02-2006   #42 (permalink)
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Re: Terra Preta

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Originally Posted by Turtle
Went to hardware store & bought a 2 foot length of 4" sheet-metal pipe, a cap for same, & a can of high temp flat-blkack paint. I plan to make a template & 'ribs' of corrugated paper (cardboard) for the parabolic reflector, then line it with mylar covered posterboard for my trough reflector.
___Cost so far, $10 US. I have the mylar (survival blanket) & plenty of corrugated stock from moving boxes. I almost bought a thermometer, but I think I can use our cooking one. While I wrok on the reflector & after the paint dries on the tube, I have in mind to stuff the tube with debris & see what goes with it in the Sun sans reflector.
___Having too much fun!
Ok,
So you paint the metal pipe.
Wrap it in mylar (emergency blanket) - on the outside?
Then stuff the debris inside.
And let it bake...? How long does it take - to bake?
how hot does it need to get?

I should probably re-read the links, but asking you is easier...


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