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Xringer · 05-19-09, 04:31 PM

I've been thinking about the coroplas collector idea lately. I've made some RC airplanes out of the thin stuff and it's pretty easy to work with.

I think it might be sold in 4x8 foot sheets too.

If they make 1/2 thick coroplas, it might be pretty good for low pressure
(drain-down) hot water panels.

But, the thin stuff might be usable for hot-air collection, if placed under a couple of layers of clear Mylar.

I have some coroplas I could use to make a small test collector.
I even have some old glass storm windows that I could use for glazing.

Now that we are getting some good sunshine, it might be fun to play around
with some cheap collectors.

05-19-09, 04:31 PM	#6
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	I've been thinking about the coroplas collector idea lately. I've made some RC airplanes out of the thin stuff and it's pretty easy to work with. I think it might be sold in 4x8 foot sheets too. If they make 1/2 thick coroplas, it might be pretty good for low pressure (drain-down) hot water panels. But, the thin stuff might be usable for hot-air collection, if placed under a couple of layers of clear Mylar. I have some coroplas I could use to make a small test collector. I even have some old glass storm windows that I could use for glazing. Now that we are getting some good sunshine, it might be fun to play around with some cheap collectors.