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Old 10-12-11, 08:55 PM   #10
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If it was shiny tin, it could reflect a lot of the heat away. If it absorbs heat real well,
you will need to space it out away from the roof, since radiant heat will heat up the roof.

When I walk around behind my solar panels (PV), I can feel the radian heat on my face
from 2 feet away. Get up too close and it's very uncomfortable.
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