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Cumulus MX V4 beta test release 4.0.0 (build 4019) - 03 April 2024
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DIY Solar Radiation Shield
- Orion
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DIY Solar Radiation Shield
Just finished my radiation shield using 10melamine bowls
I also created a PDF to help anyone who would like to make something similar
especially cutting holes in melamine
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5lqXr ... sp=sharing
I also created a PDF to help anyone who would like to make something similar
especially cutting holes in melamine
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5lqXr ... sp=sharing
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Re: DIY Solar Radiation Shield
That's a very professional job!
EDIT - You beat me to it Bob
EDIT - You beat me to it Bob
Gina
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Re: DIY Solar Radiation Shield
Orion,
Great looking screen and really helpfull step by step PDF
installation instructions.
Let us know how it affects you readings.
Mark
Great looking screen and really helpfull step by step PDF
installation instructions.
Let us know how it affects you readings.
Mark
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http://www.wokinghamweather.co.uk
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http://www.wokinghamweather.co.uk
CGM UKScene Radio (pi)
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Re: DIY Solar Radiation Shield
Super job. Looks very durable and should last a very long time. Have you thought about fitting a solar powered fan for when the sun directly hits the shield?
Trev
Trev
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Re: DIY Solar Radiation Shield
How about this running from a 40w lamp
Surprised how little light it needs to get going
don't forget to reverse the fan blade so that it draws air thru the unit
Kit available here £5.99
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electronics-Kit ... 862&sr=1-6
Surprised how little light it needs to get going
don't forget to reverse the fan blade so that it draws air thru the unit
Kit available here £5.99
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electronics-Kit ... 862&sr=1-6
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- Orion
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Re: DIY Solar Radiation Shield
Finished the solar fan mod working very well for such a small and cheep fan
I put the solar panel in a lunch box cut a hole for the panel and sealed it with silicon sealant with a piece of clear acrylic on the outside
I put the solar panel in a lunch box cut a hole for the panel and sealed it with silicon sealant with a piece of clear acrylic on the outside
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Re: DIY Solar Radiation Shield
Looks good
Gina
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Re: DIY Solar Radiation Shield
That's absolutely brilliant. Thank you. I will need to make a mod as well for it to accommodate the solar sensor, but I am sure I can work from your design and make up the last bit as I go along. Thank you so much.
Nick
Nick
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Re: DIY Solar Radiation Shield
Roy - ever thought of making and offering for sale. Would be interested
pat
pat
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Re: DIY Solar Radiation Shield
Hi Pcomerpcomer wrote:Roy - ever thought of making and offering for sale. Would be interested
pat
Not really, rather time consuming,
but I do enjoy making things like this and half the fun is making it for yourself
Think next time i would use 4 6mm threaded rods to make the mounting easier and more stable
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Re: DIY Solar Radiation Shield
Brilliant ideas - well done.
My stations not far from yours - I must compare air temps and then plan my shield!
Cheers
Steve Carter
Blagdon (see http://www.vivatek.co.uk)
My stations not far from yours - I must compare air temps and then plan my shield!
Cheers
Steve Carter
Blagdon (see http://www.vivatek.co.uk)
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Re: DIY Solar Radiation Shield
That's a thing of beauty. I have a WH 3081 which has a solar panel to power the transmitter etc. This is attached to the top of the unit with the temp sensor inside, here is the dilemma, the solar panel needs to be in the sun but the temp sensor needs to be in the shade. I'm not confident the enclosure is very effective, temps seem a little high. Anybody have this model done anything about this? greg
- Orion
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Re: DIY Solar Radiation Shield
Would it be possible to fit an extension lead between the solar panel and the sensor unit
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Re: DIY Solar Radiation Shield
Great work and a nice and neat design.
I am working on something similar using your design and have a couple of questions.
What is the purpose of painting the inside of the dishes, I assume to absorb heat away from the sensor?
How effective was the screen without the fan and with the fan.
Is the fan at the bottom blowing up or at the top drawing up. The fan is not shown on the original plan.
I am working on something similar using your design and have a couple of questions.
What is the purpose of painting the inside of the dishes, I assume to absorb heat away from the sensor?
How effective was the screen without the fan and with the fan.
Is the fan at the bottom blowing up or at the top drawing up. The fan is not shown on the original plan.