Hi all,
I would like to make my own Radiation Shield for my fine offset.
something like this
I can fine many detailed builds but have been unable to find a place
to buy the plastic plates in the UK.
Anyone know where i can get some mail order ?
Paul
Welcome to the Cumulus Support forum.
Latest Cumulus MX V3 release 3.28.6 (build 3283) - 21 March 2024
Cumulus MX V4 beta test release 4.0.0 (build 4017) - 17 March 2024
Legacy Cumulus 1 release v1.9.4 (build 1099) - 28 November 2014 (a patch is available for 1.9.4 build 1099 that extends the date range of drop-down menus to 2030)
Download the Software (Cumulus MX / Cumulus 1 and other related items) from the Wiki
Latest Cumulus MX V3 release 3.28.6 (build 3283) - 21 March 2024
Cumulus MX V4 beta test release 4.0.0 (build 4017) - 17 March 2024
Legacy Cumulus 1 release v1.9.4 (build 1099) - 28 November 2014 (a patch is available for 1.9.4 build 1099 that extends the date range of drop-down menus to 2030)
Download the Software (Cumulus MX / Cumulus 1 and other related items) from the Wiki
Radiation Shield parts
- Paul-G0HWC
- Posts: 56
- Joined: Thu 26 Apr 2012 6:36 am
- Weather Station: Davis Vantage Vue
- Operating System: Win 7
- Location: Clacton on Sea, Essex
- Contact:
Radiation Shield parts
Weather: http://www.g0hwc.com/weather
Ham Radio: http://www.g0hwc.com
TruckCam: http://www.truckcam.tv Live video and tracking from my truck
- yv1hx
- Posts: 223
- Joined: Mon 05 Apr 2010 10:40 pm
- Weather Station: No station yet ...
- Operating System: Win XP Professional
- Location: Some point in the Earth
Re: Radiation Shield parts
Dear Paul,
I don't know how are the kitchen stores in the UK, but you can use any plastic dishes with 18 or 20 cm in diameter.
Be aware the deepest part of the dishes have enough diameter to house your existing temp/hum sensors.
Also, I would recommend you to have a look to those threads:
https://cumulus.hosiene.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=7424
My dad made up a model some time ago, this should be lying around in home, If I can find it, I will post some pictures here..
I don't know how are the kitchen stores in the UK, but you can use any plastic dishes with 18 or 20 cm in diameter.
Be aware the deepest part of the dishes have enough diameter to house your existing temp/hum sensors.
Also, I would recommend you to have a look to those threads:
https://cumulus.hosiene.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=7424
My dad made up a model some time ago, this should be lying around in home, If I can find it, I will post some pictures here..
Marco
- yv1hx
- Posts: 223
- Joined: Mon 05 Apr 2010 10:40 pm
- Weather Station: No station yet ...
- Operating System: Win XP Professional
- Location: Some point in the Earth
Re: Radiation Shield parts
Good luck!
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Marco
- Solorize
- Posts: 497
- Joined: Tue 01 Feb 2011 8:22 am
- Weather Station: WH1081
- Operating System: Win 10, XP, Xubuntu, Linux Mint
- Location: Wokingham, Berkshire, UK
- Contact:
Re: Radiation Shield parts
Hi,
I bought mine here: http://isabis-leisure.co.uk/index.php?r ... uct_id=255
and followed the very well written guide by Orion here: https://cumulus.hosiene.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=5023
He also created a PDF document which can be downloaded here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19393276/How%20 ... 20Made.pdf
Hope this info helps.
I bought mine here: http://isabis-leisure.co.uk/index.php?r ... uct_id=255
and followed the very well written guide by Orion here: https://cumulus.hosiene.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=5023
He also created a PDF document which can be downloaded here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19393276/How%20 ... 20Made.pdf
Hope this info helps.
Cumulus Real Time Data Grabber
http://bit.ly/WjBh5z
Wokingham Berkshire - weather station
http://www.wokinghamweather.co.uk
CGM UKScene Radio (pi)
http://cgmuksceneradio-pi.noip.me/
http://bit.ly/WjBh5z
Wokingham Berkshire - weather station
http://www.wokinghamweather.co.uk
CGM UKScene Radio (pi)
http://cgmuksceneradio-pi.noip.me/
- pete_c
- Posts: 228
- Joined: Wed 12 Oct 2011 11:22 pm
- Weather Station: Davis Vue-Pro2 - Fine Offset
- Operating System: W2003-XPSP3-Linux
- Location: Time Traveler
Re: Radiation Shield parts
I purchased one in the picture for around $40 USD on Amazon. It arrived such that it was two sizes once put together. That said I used the smaller/shorter size. The plastic bracket broke after about a year; must have been the sun baking it or similiar.
I also built one using plastic plates (embarrassed to post a picture of it) and it hasn't fallen apart in about 4 years or so.
I also built one using plastic plates (embarrassed to post a picture of it) and it hasn't fallen apart in about 4 years or so.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
- Pete
Automator
Automator
-
- Posts: 102
- Joined: Sun 05 Oct 2008 2:13 pm
- Weather Station: WH-1081
- Operating System: Windows XP
- Location: San Antonio de Areco-Buenos Aires - Argentina
- Contact:
Re: Radiation Shield parts
This may be the best Radiation Shield that is manufactured in Argentina, the material is fiberglass high strength and tolerates high temperatures above 30ºC . This material ( fiberglass) resulted better than PVC or plastic on tests we did.
Solar Screen Protection is available also in the version with Cooler and includes automatic timer on and 12V power supply
Solar Screen Protection is available also in the version with Cooler and includes automatic timer on and 12V power supply
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Mauricio
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.arecoclima.com.ar
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.arecoclima.com.ar