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Forum: Conservation

12-21-13, 08:49 PM

Replies: 34

Does bubble-wrap work for insulating windows?

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Posted By ecomodded

1/2 inch white Stryfoam vs single pane

Styrofoam results

On one side of the window's half section the Glass was left exposed.
The other window's half was covered with 1/2" thick Styrofoam sheet 2'x3ft. top to bottom.

Test #1
Bare...

Forum: Conservation

12-21-13, 11:57 AM

Replies: 34

Does bubble-wrap work for insulating windows?

Views: 73,132

Posted By ecomodded

I have a window to test. I will do a small test...

I have a window to test.
I will do a small test of the plain glass (with black tape to test off of) compared to some packing material white Styrofoam sheet( black tape again) , 1 layer tested then a...

Forum: Conservation

12-20-13, 04:05 PM

Replies: 34

Does bubble-wrap work for insulating windows?

Views: 73,132

Posted By ecomodded

the Convection needs to be slowed, I remembered...

the Convection needs to be slowed, I remembered that the insulation used in quilts would work well and that People do it.
Scotch Guarded Quilts can be cut in half and resew if desired.
A friend...

Forum: Conservation

12-19-13, 10:56 PM

Replies: 34

Does bubble-wrap work for insulating windows?

Views: 73,132

Posted By ecomodded

I do have a Chinese one, straight from China off...

I do have a Chinese one, straight from China off of eBay -58*F to +716*F
The instructions warned of inaccurate readings from surface reflectivity stating to aim for a non reflective / non shiny...

Forum: Conservation

12-19-13, 07:27 PM

Replies: 34

Does bubble-wrap work for insulating windows?

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Posted By ecomodded

I think .. a infrared thermometer aimed at...

I think .. a infrared thermometer aimed at surface of of the bubble wrap then at the other trial material to compare the surface temperatures could find a winner.
The warmest surface temperature...

Forum: Conservation

12-18-13, 02:14 AM

Replies: 34

Does bubble-wrap work for insulating windows?

Views: 73,132

Posted By ecomodded

I should put 2ft x 4ft windows in the...

I should put 2ft x 4ft windows in the bedrooms.One window is currently fogged making it less effective, if I happen on a pair of the right sized double panes at a used building supply (not always...

Forum: Conservation

12-13-13, 08:55 AM

Replies: 34

Does bubble-wrap work for insulating windows?

Views: 73,132

Posted By ecomodded

I guess i could afford it :) not really a big...

I guess i could afford it :) not really a big ticket item haha but i am frugal.
(nice word for cheap)
If i had to i would buy it.
It seems so right to use materials that otherwise would get...

Forum: Conservation

12-12-13, 07:22 PM

Replies: 34

Does bubble-wrap work for insulating windows?

Views: 73,132

Posted By ecomodded

Any tips on where to likely find the bubble wrap...

Any tips on where to likely find the bubble wrap ?
Tips on what businesses may have in in their dumpsters or where to find it would be appreciated, I have a few unused windows that could benefit.

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