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@skyfaller @BillySmith @kelbot Anyway, you'd use nichrome wire electric furnace, don't need to get all fancy while figuring out how to do this stuff..(which complicates safety too)
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It's definitely another topic. :D Captain Tangent strikes again. :D Also, I sent you links in the other thread of another approach towards solar reflector design. :D This is also why i have it written at the top of my profile: #adhd I get far too sidetracked by shiny ideas. :D Yes, using an electric furnace makes life a lot easier. The link to the Gingery Furnace, was meant to show that metal-casting could be done in a low-tech manner. :D The fact that we built that furnace and got it to work is a way of showing that lack of access to the tools can be worked around, using simpler methods, so that should never be a bottleneck. :D |
@skyfaller @BillySmith @kelbot Solar furnaces are interesting, but another topic? Btw tried solar cooking with literal garbage 📌 https://mastodon.nl/@jasper/106126234414156000
Didn't get hot enough, couldn't even a cook a carrot or bean. On plus side, the collector part folds entirely flat for storage.
Probably should try a bigger one on a big round standing table... still can't figure where to get a glass(/translucent) plate that reflects infrared. (the frequencies that the pot mainly radiates back)
@skyfaller @BillySmith @kelbot Solar furnaces are interesting, but another topic? Btw tried solar cooking with literal garbage 📌 https://mastodon.nl/@jasper/106126234414156000
Didn't get hot enough, couldn't even a cook a carrot or bean. On plus side, the collector part folds entirely flat for storage.