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Pie Pan Solar Radiation Shield
Posted: Thu 12 Sep 2013 4:08 am
by Buford T. Justice
I need to build a better radiation shield. Would pie pans spray-painted glossy bright white work? Would the signal be badly weakened from the transmitter inside of them?
Re: Pie Pan Solar Radiation Shield
Posted: Thu 12 Sep 2013 6:50 am
by steve
Assuming you mean metal ones, they won't be suitable. Plastic plant pot "saucers" are much better.
Re: Pie Pan Solar Radiation Shield
Posted: Thu 12 Sep 2013 6:52 am
by Buford T. Justice
Yup steel ones. They are bright and shiny though. Oh well.
Re: Pie Pan Solar Radiation Shield
Posted: Thu 12 Sep 2013 7:10 am
by steve
They will heat up in the sun and turn into a nice oven, even painted white. And while I am no radio expert, I think they are almost certain to block or severely reduce the signal.
Re: Pie Pan Solar Radiation Shield
Posted: Sat 14 Sep 2013 2:47 am
by Buford T. Justice
Alright thanks. I exchanged the pie pans for plastic plates.
Re: Pie Pan Solar Radiation Shield
Posted: Sun 22 Sep 2013 12:31 pm
by Buford T. Justice