PARABOLIC TROUGH REFLECTOR SOLAR WATER HEATER GREEN POWER

http://www.greenpowerscience.com/
This is a very simple trough design you can run a 100' trough for less than $500.

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• PARABOLA

[anasynpunk]

Any ideas as to where I could purchase the thick reflective surface you're using? I am trying with 3 mil reflective mylar but am encountering some problems. The pvc I purchased is heavily dimpled(looked for the best but they are all equally "unsuitable") and is exaggerated upon adhesion. Anyone have any ideas as to rectifying this problem? Sanding tips, other reflective materials?

[GREENPOWERSCIENCE]

@anasynpunk Hi,

Go to our website link, you are looking for part C.

[MrEnergyCzar]

This video is great because many people could actually make and use this....solar is hot...

[em84009]

"shape as a parabolic..." easy to say, isn't it?

[scott98390]

did I miss the part where the half circle becomes a parabola? You know, as in "parabolic"?

[BOBMEHRify]

what is the name of the reflective surface u used and where can i get it?

[SurvivalinstinctUK]

Great video BTW. ;-)

[SurvivalinstinctUK]

wouldnt half round guttering do the same, and mylar emergency blanket spray glued. Thought it might be cheaper?

[ScalerWave]

Great design and video !

[ucjb2]

Wrapping plastic around the PVC pipe should be the last step. Use outdoor double sided carpet tape to secure the clear plastic sheeting to the PVC pipe. This will hold in the heat.

[ucjb2]

Wrapping plastic around the PVC pipe should be the last step

[marz3335]

so this will actually heat the water (in full sun) as it travels through the pipe at pressure? (how much pressure?)

so, actually it operates like a tankless water heater?

[marz3335]

how did you mount that pivot on your table saw? drill it?