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Vrtigo · 24th October 2009, 18:32

my solar collector begins its life

not a bad result considering its still quite dirty with adhesive all over it. and only 1/4 finished (those are mylar strips - the rest of the dish is bare steel, which isnt as reflective).

MadMax · 24th October 2009, 19:15

mmm tui

DeskJet · 25th October 2009, 04:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vrtigo

my solar collector begins its life

not a bad result considering its still quite dirty with adhesive all over it. and only 1/4 finished (those are mylar strips - the rest of the dish is bare steel, which isnt as reflective).

Lightspeed · 25th October 2009, 06:13

I'm not a fan of the nonsense you post Vrtigo, but your solar collector is cool.

riven · 25th October 2009, 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vrtigo

my solar collector begins its life

not a bad result considering its still quite dirty with adhesive all over it. and only 1/4 finished (those are mylar strips - the rest of the dish is bare steel, which isnt as reflective).

but whats it for..?

StN · 25th October 2009, 09:41

^^^ Pfft - women! They just don't get stuff.

Vrtigo · 25th October 2009, 09:51

either:
a) steam boiler -> tesla turbine -> smart drive generator
- pros: easier to build, less expensive, can use salvage parts, steampunk-esque
- cons: inherent dangers of steam boilers, possible death
b) stirling engine -> smart drive generator
- pros: safer, theoretically more efficient, debatably cooler
- cons: hard as fuck to build with a sufficient airtight seal

in either case, the end result will be to charge a bank of 12v batteries through a charging system. from there, i can work on phase 2: a 12v DC power system for the house.

for the time being, its proof of concept.

Vrtigo · 25th October 2009, 09:55

actually, i just had a eureka moment about how to implement a water-tube boiler with a non-fuel heat source, instantly making it safer. so simple, why didnt i think of it earlier..

Pleb'a · 25th October 2009, 10:59

Because you blew half your brain away with your last boiler accident ?

Savage · 25th October 2009, 11:11

Thomas Meatball · 25th October 2009, 12:39

Someone tell Vrtigo that nobody gives a shit about his musings about solars in the Pic thread.

adonis · 25th October 2009, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas Meatball

Someone tell Vrtigo that nobody gives a shit about his musings about solars in the Pic thread.

No, go fuck yourself.

Awesome Vrt! When it's finished maybe you should host a generator warming party or something, haven't seen you and your crowd in ages

Azmodan · 25th October 2009, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas Meatball

Someone tell Vrtigo that nobody gives a shit about his musings about solars in the Pic thread.

Untrue, eat a dick. More please Vert

Delphinus · 25th October 2009, 16:11

I third that motion, more details please.
Maybe even start up an alternative energy thread? I'm thinking of running 12v lighting system through the house I'm building too.

What was the eureka moment anyway?

DMZ_Chainsaw · 25th October 2009, 16:38

Awesome!!! Do you have to make a special dish or can you use something like a chinese stir fry wok? More info on that eureka moment. Can it be modified to work on home solar water heating?

Vrtigo · 25th October 2009, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delphinus

I third that motion, more details please.
Maybe even start up an alternative energy thread? I'm thinking of running 12v lighting system through the house I'm building too.

What was the eureka moment anyway?

using a cpu water cooling block as a focal target. its made of the right materials, and can be used as a water-tube boiler, as opposed to a pressure vessel type boiler. hope it works

the dish im using is a standard satellite tv dish. actually, this one is a bit larger than the sky dishes, as you can see from the pics. you can use anything you like, so long as it has a focal point.

Baxton · 25th October 2009, 19:36

new thread. its just spam here

buckies · 25th October 2009, 19:39

Pic of the day has turned into one nerd masty fest.

wugambino · 25th October 2009, 19:41

new thread for young Einstein discussion pls

zeekiorage · 25th October 2009, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas Meatball

Someone tell Vrtigo that nobody gives a shit about his musings about solars in the Pic thread.

I can't believe I am supporting Tommy boy here but I have to say, keep the text out of pics thread please.

To redeem this post here is my contribution...(without any kind of timeline checks)

Moar CHEMTRAILS!

Trigger · 25th October 2009, 20:18

chiQ · 25th October 2009, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trigger

Our daft Ollicat does this too, but on his side. He steers by hooking a claw in when he wants to turn.

MoP · 26th October 2009, 04:03

MadMax · 26th October 2009, 16:27

put your finger in it!

Spink · 26th October 2009, 16:36

That's what... you know what? never mind.

Nahaz · 26th October 2009, 16:42

Slowly getting there

Nahaz · 26th October 2009, 17:04

"The hole measures 65 metres across, and based on images taken at a variety of sun angles, the the hole is thought to extend down at least 80 metres. It sits in the middle of a rille, suggesting the hole leads into a lava tube as wide as 370 metres across."

Nahaz · 26th October 2009, 22:25

Whiplash · 27th October 2009, 13:05

Vrtigo · 27th October 2009, 13:16

Deff · 27th October 2009, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vrtigo

oh - my - god

?>Superman · 27th October 2009, 13:23

leadinjector · 27th October 2009, 13:32

awesome

MadMax · 27th October 2009, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nahaz

"The hole measures 65 metres across, and based on images taken at a variety of sun angles, the the hole is thought to extend down at least 80 metres. It sits in the middle of a rille, suggesting the hole leads into a lava tube as wide as 370 metres across."

LETS NUKE IT!

Trigger · 27th October 2009, 22:03

smudge · 28th October 2009, 13:16

'Monster Shark' Chomps Into Great White

A giant shark that could be up to 20ft long has sent shockwaves across Australian beaches after a great white was nearly bitten in half.

A stunning picture shows a 10ft predator thrashing about with two massive chunks missing on either side of its body, off the Queensland coast.

Experts said its rival may be 20ft (about six metres) long, judging by the size of the huge bites.

The great white was savaged after it got snared on a drum line - a baited hook attached to a buoy - near North Stradbroke Island, east of Brisbane.

The wounded creature was still alive when a crew hauled it onto a boat, close to Deadman's Beach.

"It certainly opened up my eyes. I mean the shark that was caught is a substantial shark in itself," Queensland Fisheries' Jeff Krause told Australia's Daily Telegraph.

Swimmers have been warned to stay out of the water near the island.

The attack also worried many at a nearby tourist Mecca - Surfers Paradise, south of Brisbane.

Surfer Ashton Smith, 19, of the Gold Coast, told the Courier Mail: "I've heard about the big one lurking. Every surfer is always cautious over here."

Drum lines and shark nets are used to defend swimmers from sea predators, but they have been criticised for occasionally trapping migrating whales.

Fisheries minister Tim Mulherin told the Mail that the capture of the bitten shark - and the indication of a larger one feeding in the area - bolstered the decision to keep defences in place.

He added there were no special plans to hunt the attacking shark but contractors had reset the drum lines.

^BITES^ · 28th October 2009, 13:36

Bad ass lets find a mate of similar size and breed those bad boys.

Jonas Undrawing · 28th October 2009, 13:46

which lead to:

lol.

Thomas Meatball · 28th October 2009, 13:56

I'd like to find her too but I wouldn't pay 50k. Maybe $50.

^BITES^ · 28th October 2009, 13:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonas Undrawing

which lead to:

lol.

heh lol I did the same thing.

24th October 2009, 18:32	#8601
Vrtigo Marginal Poster	my solar collector begins its life not a bad result considering its still quite dirty with adhesive all over it. and only 1/4 finished (those are mylar strips - the rest of the dish is bare steel, which isnt as reflective). Last edited by Vrtigo : 24th October 2009 at 18:34.

24th October 2009, 19:15	#8602
MadMax Stuff	mmm tui __________________ My degree of sarcasm depends on your degree of stupidity.

25th October 2009, 20:18	#8621
Trigger Laserman	__________________ Are you slow? The alleged lie that you might have heard, me saying, allagedly moments ago... That's a parasite that lives in my neck. Last edited by Trigger : 25th October 2009 at 20:19.

26th October 2009, 16:27	#8624
MadMax Stuff	put your finger in it! __________________ My degree of sarcasm depends on your degree of stupidity.

27th October 2009, 22:03	#8635
Trigger Laserman	__________________ Are you slow? The alleged lie that you might have heard, me saying, allagedly moments ago... That's a parasite that lives in my neck.

25th October 2009, 06:13	#8604
Lightspeed	I'm not a fan of the nonsense you post Vrtigo, but your solar collector is cool. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

25th October 2009, 09:41	#8606
StN I have detailed files	^^^ Pfft - women! They just don't get stuff.

25th October 2009, 09:51	#8607
Vrtigo Marginal Poster	either: a) steam boiler -> tesla turbine -> smart drive generator - pros: easier to build, less expensive, can use salvage parts, steampunk-esque - cons: inherent dangers of steam boilers, possible death b) stirling engine -> smart drive generator - pros: safer, theoretically more efficient, debatably cooler - cons: hard as fuck to build with a sufficient airtight seal in either case, the end result will be to charge a bank of 12v batteries through a charging system. from there, i can work on phase 2: a 12v DC power system for the house. for the time being, its proof of concept.

25th October 2009, 09:55	#8608
Vrtigo Marginal Poster	actually, i just had a eureka moment about how to implement a water-tube boiler with a non-fuel heat source, instantly making it safer. so simple, why didnt i think of it earlier..

25th October 2009, 10:59	#8609
Pleb'a	Because you blew half your brain away with your last boiler accident ?

25th October 2009, 12:39	#8611
Thomas Meatball	Someone tell Vrtigo that nobody gives a shit about his musings about solars in the Pic thread.

25th October 2009, 16:11	#8614
Delphinus	I third that motion, more details please. Maybe even start up an alternative energy thread? I'm thinking of running 12v lighting system through the house I'm building too. What was the eureka moment anyway?

25th October 2009, 16:38	#8615
DMZ_Chainsaw	Awesome!!! Do you have to make a special dish or can you use something like a chinese stir fry wok? More info on that eureka moment. Can it be modified to work on home solar water heating?

25th October 2009, 19:36	#8617
Baxton	new thread. its just spam here

25th October 2009, 19:39	#8618
buckies	Pic of the day has turned into one nerd masty fest.

25th October 2009, 11:11	#8610
Savage	.

25th October 2009, 19:41	#8619
wugambino Electric Boogaloo	new thread for young Einstein discussion pls

26th October 2009, 04:03	#8623
MoP	__________________ And if a double-decker lol, rofls into us, To lol by your side Is such a heavenly way to lol

26th October 2009, 16:36	#8625
Spink	That's what... you know what? never mind. __________________ Weak hearts I rip.

26th October 2009, 17:04	#8627
Nahaz	Newly Discovered Network of Moon Tunnels Could House Lunar Colonists "The hole measures 65 metres across, and based on images taken at a variety of sun angles, the the hole is thought to extend down at least 80 metres. It sits in the middle of a rille, suggesting the hole leads into a lava tube as wide as 370 metres across."

28th October 2009, 13:16	#8636
smudge Ich Bin Ein Grey Lynner	'Monster Shark' Chomps Into Great White A giant shark that could be up to 20ft long has sent shockwaves across Australian beaches after a great white was nearly bitten in half. A stunning picture shows a 10ft predator thrashing about with two massive chunks missing on either side of its body, off the Queensland coast. Experts said its rival may be 20ft (about six metres) long, judging by the size of the huge bites. The great white was savaged after it got snared on a drum line - a baited hook attached to a buoy - near North Stradbroke Island, east of Brisbane. The wounded creature was still alive when a crew hauled it onto a boat, close to Deadman's Beach. "It certainly opened up my eyes. I mean the shark that was caught is a substantial shark in itself," Queensland Fisheries' Jeff Krause told Australia's Daily Telegraph. Swimmers have been warned to stay out of the water near the island. The attack also worried many at a nearby tourist Mecca - Surfers Paradise, south of Brisbane. Surfer Ashton Smith, 19, of the Gold Coast, told the Courier Mail: "I've heard about the big one lurking. Every surfer is always cautious over here." Drum lines and shark nets are used to defend swimmers from sea predators, but they have been criticised for occasionally trapping migrating whales. Fisheries minister Tim Mulherin told the Mail that the capture of the bitten shark - and the indication of a larger one feeding in the area - bolstered the decision to keep defences in place. He added there were no special plans to hunt the attacking shark but contractors had reset the drum lines.

28th October 2009, 13:36	#8637
^BITES^	Bad ass lets find a mate of similar size and breed those bad boys. __________________ , ______ /l ,[____], l---⌐¬-0lllllll0- ()_) ()_)--o-)_)

28th October 2009, 13:46	#8638
Jonas Undrawing	which lead to: lol.

28th October 2009, 13:56	#8639
Thomas Meatball	I'd like to find her too but I wouldn't pay 50k. Maybe $50.