http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 18:17:19 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/SELF-POWERED-LIGHT-DIY-POWER-APRIL-1-2013/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/APZH/HEXSFXWI/F6VAPZHHEXSFXWI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/APZH/HEXSFXWI/F6VAPZHHEXSFXWI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/APZH/HEXSFXWI/F6VAPZHHEXSFXWI.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This high powered light runs a solar panel and the panel powers the light and then the light powers the panel that illuminates the bulb, next the photons are absorbed by the panel and converted into energy which is consumed by the light fixture which emits the photons to the panel then they are conv...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 06:57:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HHO-Hydrogen-Generator-making-water-explode/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/ZE6Y/HELXKNAP/FF1ZE6YHELXKNAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/ZE6Y/HELXKNAP/FF1ZE6YHELXKNAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/ZE6Y/HELXKNAP/FF1ZE6YHELXKNAP.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is another classic video from 2008. The easy way to make a hydrogen generator. Use a better electrolyte like: Sodium Hydroxide also called Lye = NaOH KOH potassium hydroxide
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:24:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fresnel-Lens-3002F-DIY-Lava-Obsidian-FARMING/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/MLDJ/HEBN83QE/F5KMLDJHEBN83QE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/MLDJ/HEBN83QE/F5KMLDJHEBN83QE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/MLDJ/HEBN83QE/F5KMLDJHEBN83QE.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE SOALR Backyard Obsidian with the use of a large Fresnel Lens
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:27:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fire-From-Water-instant-DIY/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/LPGQ/HEBN83HH/FHCLPGQHEBN83HH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/LPGQ/HEBN83HH/FHCLPGQHEBN83HH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/LPGQ/HEBN83HH/FHCLPGQHEBN83HH.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is the eaziest quick way to make a solar lens.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:42:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steam-Engine-from-the-sun-with-a-beer-bottle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/BDLU/HEBNAX7M/FJ7BDLUHEBNAX7M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/BDLU/HEBNAX7M/FJ7BDLUHEBNAX7M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/BDLU/HEBNAX7M/FJ7BDLUHEBNAX7M.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is an llder video using a brown beer bottle as a boiler.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:38:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TRASH-CAN-LID-concave-death-ray-solar-mirror/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/5TEZ/HEBN7Z5L/F1K5TEZHEBN7Z5L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/5TEZ/HEBN7Z5L/F1K5TEZHEBN7Z5L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/5TEZ/HEBN7Z5L/F1K5TEZHEBN7Z5L.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is a newer version of our vacuum parabolic mirror.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:57:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-Solar-Generator-for-Everyone/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/PRH9/HD8TWR7K/F2NPRH9HD8TWR7K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/PRH9/HD8TWR7K/F2NPRH9HD8TWR7K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/PRH9/HD8TWR7K/F2NPRH9HD8TWR7K.SMALL.jpg Conserver Yours truly does show and tell for an emergency solar generator.  This is the same emergency solar generator we'll be shipping out in our 'Solar for Sandy' Indiegogo campaign (Preview Here).   It's an insanely great design - straight, simple, easy to build and use.  It drove us insane for almost th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 09:30:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Solar-Smoothie/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/PRH9/HD8TWR7K/F2NPRH9HD8TWR7K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/PRH9/HD8TWR7K/F2NPRH9HD8TWR7K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/PRH9/HD8TWR7K/F2NPRH9HD8TWR7K.SMALL.jpg Conserver Kira uses the iPower Station (and Magic Bullet) to make delicious strawberry-banana smoothies! We currently running an Indiegogo campaign (only 40 days left!) to provide emergency solar generators to families in New Jersey - We call it 'Solar for Sandy'.  The power pack (with a solar generator) is ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:53:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Heat-ray-from-flat-glass-why-the-mythbusters-did-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/K2NW/HAQ32FUM/FT5K2NWHAQ32FUM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/K2NW/HAQ32FUM/FT5K2NWHAQ32FUM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/K2NW/HAQ32FUM/FT5K2NWHAQ32FUM.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This explains how flat glass can be converted into a heat ray.
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:18:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-PARABOLIC-MIRROR-from-a-trash-can-lid/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/HRFX/HAWSI2JD/F0KHRFXHAWSI2JD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/HRFX/HAWSI2JD/F0KHRFXHAWSI2JD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/HRFX/HAWSI2JD/F0KHRFXHAWSI2JD.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is the follow up video to the larger square mirror.
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:05:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Daniels-Solar-Cooker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/C8HB/HAQ30P35/FQEC8HBHAQ30P35.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/C8HB/HAQ30P35/FQEC8HBHAQ30P35.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/C8HB/HAQ30P35/FQEC8HBHAQ30P35.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This solar heat ray can produce temperatures exceeding 1800 Fý at 10 feet focal length to 300 Fý  at 100 feet focal length.
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:55:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-solar-cooker-from-a-satellite-dish/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/ZF4W/HAQ39O6S/FGUZF4WHAQ39O6S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/ZF4W/HAQ39O6S/FGUZF4WHAQ39O6S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/ZF4W/HAQ39O6S/FGUZF4WHAQ39O6S.SMALL.jpg EldonMartin How to build a solar cooker from a satellite dish and a few other inexpensive materials.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:48:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-PV-Step-by-step/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/WPQ5/HA4MIJ2F/FV9WPQ5HA4MIJ2F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/WPQ5/HA4MIJ2F/FV9WPQ5HA4MIJ2F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/WPQ5/HA4MIJ2F/FV9WPQ5HA4MIJ2F.SMALL.jpg Demand Energy Equality Build your own low cost solar PV panels - step by step guide. 1/3 - 1/2 cost/Watt of commercial installation. This video is complemented by the open source online written guide found here: http://www.demandenergyequality.org/build-your-own-panels.html Demand Energy Equality is a Bristol based com...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:22:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Going-Off-Grid-in-the-Aquaponic-Geodesic-Dome-Gree/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/F6C9/H7URBVSB/FTUF6C9H7URBVSB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/F6C9/H7URBVSB/FTUF6C9H7URBVSB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/F6C9/H7URBVSB/FTUF6C9H7URBVSB.SMALL.jpg web4deb I finally finished up the solar setup for the geodesic dome. It's amazing how you have to watch every watt you're consuming when you're not connected to the power company!  This video details how it all went together.  Enjoy! Below is the transcript: Large solar systems can produce current that ca...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 05:58:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jack-Daniels-Independence-Project-6/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/A38Y/H6MF43NH/FDGA38YH6MF43NH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/A38Y/H6MF43NH/FDGA38YH6MF43NH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/A38Y/H6MF43NH/FDGA38YH6MF43NH.SMALL.jpg TheAtomicSoul My submission to the Jack Daniel's Independence Project. Date of Birth: 12/19/1980 My project is the construction of an art studio along with installing solar panels on its roof to provide me a space to build more items in and provide a small source of income in the process. This project also inclu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 20:18:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jack-Daniels-Independence-Project-5/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/TRDY/H6MYPPN4/F7GTRDYH6MYPPN4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/TRDY/H6MYPPN4/F7GTRDYH6MYPPN4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/TRDY/H6MYPPN4/F7GTRDYH6MYPPN4.SMALL.jpg Bomber18667 Hello everyone, my name is Mike Boumeester.  I am 40 years old (12/28/1971) and I have a dream of being able to make my homemade Jack Daniels beef jerky out of my outdoor solar food dehydrator design which is my submission for the independence project.  I have been dreaming of this project for sever...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 19:19:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Bamboo-Curer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/W181/H6MER40J/FVCW181H6MER40J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/W181/H6MER40J/FVCW181H6MER40J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/W181/H6MER40J/FVCW181H6MER40J.SMALL.jpg LeonArchiTesla My idea for a solar bamboo curer
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 08:33:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Shrubs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/6XQQ/H7030JNV/F3X6XQQH7030JNV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/6XQQ/H7030JNV/F3X6XQQH7030JNV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/6XQQ/H7030JNV/F3X6XQQH7030JNV.SMALL.jpg mikesoniat I designed the Solar Shrub because I love the idea of using solar energy to reduce my carbon footprint. But let's face it, solar panels are UGLY! The original Solar Shrub was my proof of concept. I designed it to be a functional, but more aesthetically pleasing version of a small solar charger and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:53:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-water-from-the-ground-in-higher-humidity/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/609J/H6738TWT/FNL609JH6738TWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/609J/H6738TWT/FNL609JH6738TWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/609J/H6738TWT/FNL609JH6738TWT.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is a simple super clear acrylic uv resistant dome. Any glass bowl will work. This dome averages 1 ounce every 45 minutes.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:24:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Summertime-survivalist-Solar-water-grill/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/LWKE/H673CSNJ/F5HLWKEH673CSNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/LWKE/H673CSNJ/F5HLWKEH673CSNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/LWKE/H673CSNJ/F5HLWKEH673CSNJ.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is a 43" diameter water parabola lens that can reach in excess of 1,000f  The water lens is running at about 80% of maximum power. The water needs to be distilled, rain or  R/O for maximum power. I used well water to demonstrate that it will work with groundwater. The popcorn was filmed with a ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:31:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Hot-Water-DIY-EASY-Cheap/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/RFJW/H6738KQ6/FTURFJWH6738KQ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/RFJW/H6738KQ6/FTURFJWH6738KQ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/RFJW/H6738KQ6/FTURFJWH6738KQ6.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE Part 2 of a 2 part series showing how to install a cheap cost effective solar hot water heater. Part 1 is available on youtube, this gets to the point. The tubing is safe in excess of 170F in terms of chemical leaching. Do not drink hot shower water;-) If you want a passive exchange system for areas...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:21:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GIANT-SLOAR-OVEN-from-double-glass-scrap-refrigera/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/ATI6/H6738KPP/FXBATI6H6738KPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/ATI6/H6738KPP/FXBATI6H6738KPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/ATI6/H6738KPP/FXBATI6H6738KPP.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is a 75 cu ft Solar over that took about 5 days to build. Every connection is sealed with silicone. The maximum air temp measured with all the mirrors in place reaches 221 F with 70 F outdoor temperature. We have a bit more work to do as 2 collection panels are wood and cannot handle the heat ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:04:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SIMPLE-HOMEMADE-STILL-Distiller-Vacuum-Tube/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/GW0I/H673CS9Z/FDLGW0IH673CS9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/GW0I/H673CS9Z/FDLGW0IH673CS9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/GW0I/H673CS9Z/FDLGW0IH673CS9Z.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is an instant way of distilling liquids. The capture method is not the most efficient but does work good for fast setups. The dish is not a necessity as the vacuum tube will boil water with direct sunlight only or the addition of a flat mirror on the back side.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:56:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Off-the-shelf-parabolic-mirror-from-a-beauty-suppl/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/8PDV/H672SSKD/FK18PDVH672SSKD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/8PDV/H672SSKD/FK18PDVH672SSKD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/8PDV/H672SSKD/FK18PDVH672SSKD.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is a high quality second surface long Focal Length parabolic mirror is from the cosmetic section. The greater the "x" magnification factor the mirror has (ex. x4 or x8) the SHORTER THE FOCAL LENGTH. The x-factor does not equal more power for solar. Shorter focal lengths make objects appear larg...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:11:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Instant-Parabolic-Trough-8-stainless-steel/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/IZSA/H5Y9WEBX/FIYIZSAH5Y9WEBX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/IZSA/H5Y9WEBX/FIYIZSAH5Y9WEBX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/IZSA/H5Y9WEBX/FIYIZSAH5Y9WEBX.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE A simple stainless steel parabolic trough mirror that produces a near perfect Linear Beam. This mirror was combined with a 20 oz vacuum tube and raised 70f water to 212f in 14 minutes.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 07:17:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fresnel-Lens-pool-heating-option/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/Z2EG/H5R9F74S/FMQZ2EGH5R9F74S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/Z2EG/H5R9F74S/FMQZ2EGH5R9F74S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/Z2EG/H5R9F74S/FMQZ2EGH5R9F74S.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE Uploaded time: Oct 19, 2009 03:55 PM This large spot Fresnel lens can be used as a direct heater focused on copper coils with active fluid circulation. This is the only reasonable option for heating a swimming pool with a Fresnel Lens. Pointing the lens directly at the pool water does not work. This...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 07:12:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/WIND-TURBINE-BLADE-DIY-how-to-video-Part-1-HAWT-Wi/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/285G/H5Y9W4W5/FCZ285GH5Y9W4W5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/285G/H5Y9W4W5/FCZ285GH5Y9W4W5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/285G/H5Y9W4W5/FCZ285GH5Y9W4W5.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is the actual DVD I have. Please watch all 10 videos before trying this yourself and BE CAREFUL. TOOLS ARE DANGEROUS. WARNING WARNING DO AT YOUR OWN RISK:-) We use pine for our blades but there are better woods available. If you use Pine, seal with a water sealer then apply a clear gloss enamel...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:55:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GIANT-70-satellite-Dish-conversion-solar-cooker-H/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/9MC0/H5R9F1OV/FKC9MC0H5R9F1OV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/9MC0/H5R9F1OV/FKC9MC0H5R9F1OV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/9MC0/H5R9F1OV/FKC9MC0H5R9F1OV.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This dish is a 70" satellite dish from the net. This is a 70" huge parabolic dish with part A material added. This took about 3 hours to do and works great. The dish has a coating that DOES NOT require sanding as most power coated dishes do. This is not a true mirror like our professional parabolic...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:37:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/direct-tv-dish-to-solar-cooker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/3CIZ/H5R9F1OT/FVF3CIZH5R9F1OT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/3CIZ/H5R9F1OT/FVF3CIZH5R9F1OT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/3CIZ/H5R9F1OT/FVF3CIZH5R9F1OT.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE The strip method allows for the reflective tape/film to form to the parabola UNLIKE pie cuts and circles that pinch and crumble at the ends. Use a standard metal yard stick that is 2" wide. This will cut perfect 2" strips. Use an adhesive mirror film. DO not use aluminum foil, it does not work wel...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:30:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cement-Mold-Parabolic-Reflector-from-a-water-tank/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/HSZP/H5TUB6DD/FFCHSZPH5TUB6DD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/HSZP/H5TUB6DD/FFCHSZPH5TUB6DD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/HSZP/H5TUB6DD/FFCHSZPH5TUB6DD.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE PART 1 OF THE DIY PROJECT. SCRAP 70 GALLON WATER TANK I FOUND ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:29:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-SOLAR-TUBES-EVACUATED-VACUUM-TUBE/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/KGAI/H5Y9VPQ0/FN7KGAIH5Y9VPQ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/KGAI/H5Y9VPQ0/FN7KGAIH5Y9VPQ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/KGAI/H5Y9VPQ0/FN7KGAIH5Y9VPQ0.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE Boil water just by placing it in the sun. This is a simple process to make your owns solar evacuated vacuum tubes from any bottle and a $2 vase from Walmart. The vacuum is drawn between the walls of the outer cylinder and the inner bottle replicating a thermos with one distinct difference. The sunli...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:27:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-Solar-Panel-Series/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/A3ZO/H5TVB8BP/F8PA3ZOH5TVB8BP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/A3ZO/H5TVB8BP/F8PA3ZOH5TVB8BP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/A3ZO/H5TVB8BP/F8PA3ZOH5TVB8BP.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is part 1 of a complete panel video. There will be three inexpensive options of panel sealing.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 08:34:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rechargeable-Weedeater-Trimmer-solar-hack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/BV31/H5ED8ONW/FUYBV31H5ED8ONW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/BV31/H5ED8ONW/FUYBV31H5ED8ONW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/BV31/H5ED8ONW/FUYBV31H5ED8ONW.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE All brands of rechargeable trimmers have a battery life issue because they need to remain lightweight. Over time the charge controller board does not allow for a good deep battery charge so they only last a minute. You can find them at yard sales all the time. If you have a spare panel with MC conne...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 08:30:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Forced-Air-Heater-under-100-DIY-wood-Frame/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/T9ZW/H5TUB4KA/FE6T9ZWH5TUB4KA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/T9ZW/H5TUB4KA/FE6T9ZWH5TUB4KA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/T9ZW/H5TUB4KA/FE6T9ZWH5TUB4KA.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE FIGHT HIGH HEATING OIL prices and save money for other things like paying your mortgage or refinancing your home. Hope this helps:-) Note: Look T THE VIDEO RESPONSES THEY ARE VERY GOOD! This is a prototype easy to build rooftop forced air heater that produces 45 degree increases at a high CFM CFPM r...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 07:54:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/WATER-BOTTLE-FIRE-STARTER/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/D3C9/H5Y9VO75/FJ7D3C9H5Y9VO75.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/D3C9/H5Y9VO75/FJ7D3C9H5Y9VO75.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/D3C9/H5Y9VO75/FJ7D3C9H5Y9VO75.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This video teaches the way a large collection of water can be used to harness the power of the sun. This simple approach offers a simple inexpensive solution for developing nations offering solar cooking and water distillation for about 3 hours of optimal use. Jun 14, 2009 05:42 PM
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 07:32:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CONVERTE-ANY-FLAT-MIRROR-INTO-A-DEATH-RAY-PART-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/BVX5/H5W8AFZ5/FN1BVX5H5W8AFZ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/BVX5/H5W8AFZ5/FN1BVX5H5W8AFZ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/BVX5/H5W8AFZ5/FN1BVX5H5W8AFZ5.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE Two mirrors with added corner lifts provided removal of the x pattern allowing more light to a smaller target. Actual Distance is 118 feet NOT 135. The original distance was 135 but we had to move because of the sun movement. This method is very easy to accomplish and works amazing. Fall and Winter ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 06:53:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Uninterrupted-Solar-Power-mostly/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/GV4K/H5JVXW1U/FFAGV4KH5JVXW1U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/GV4K/H5JVXW1U/FFAGV4KH5JVXW1U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/GV4K/H5JVXW1U/FFAGV4KH5JVXW1U.SMALL.jpg ColorBomb This is my shot at the Jack Daniels Independence Project. I have been working on this project for a few years now, although I have only made a few proof of concepts. Money is the challenge with this project and I told myself that I would be stupid not to try and enter and fund this project to the en...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:33:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Heating-a-jacuzzi-for-a-dollar-a-year/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/SUKF/H4VQDLH2/FIPSUKFH4VQDLH2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/SUKF/H4VQDLH2/FIPSUKFH4VQDLH2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/SUKF/H4VQDLH2/FIPSUKFH4VQDLH2.SMALL.jpg hermanwahsletn Trust the sun. It will be there for a while...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 07:21:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Geodesic-Dome-Greenhouse-Part-7-Filling-the-Fo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/6B17/GUMFTY97/FP56B17GUMFTY97.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/6B17/GUMFTY97/FP56B17GUMFTY97.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/6B17/GUMFTY97/FP56B17GUMFTY97.SMALL.jpg web4deb This extra-length segment shows all the various layers that are buried in the foundation hole. There is tubing for the thermal mass and draining piping going into the sump tank. The next video will show the dome structure going up! Please subscribe to this channel to see future videos about buildi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 16:44:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Geodesic-Dome-Greenhouse-Part-5/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F2I/9K8Q/GSNQEEKJ/F2I9K8QGSNQEEKJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2I/9K8Q/GSNQEEKJ/F2I9K8QGSNQEEKJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2I/9K8Q/GSNQEEKJ/F2I9K8QGSNQEEKJ.SMALL.jpg web4deb In my latest video, I cover how the footings and drains are installed for the foundation of the dome.  The good stuff is right around the corner!!! Here's the transcript for the video: Hello Everyone This video is about setting up the footings for the dome. Footings and a frost wall are required ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:59:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Solar-Battery-Panel-without-Soldering-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/PJMM/HCJO5G0R/FJWPJMMHCJO5G0R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/PJMM/HCJO5G0R/FJWPJMMHCJO5G0R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/PJMM/HCJO5G0R/FJWPJMMHCJO5G0R.SMALL.jpg dkdls09 Making solar panel( 2Volts ) without soldering but conductive adhesive tape and tangible solar cell.   Put the solar battery cell #1 facing down on the solar panel in its position, and put one side of conductive tape on a positive terminal and the other side of the tape on the cell #1. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 May 2011 17:21:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Salvaging-the-Fresnel-Lens-from-a-Rear-Projection/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/3PVS/GHSYTHIT/FF03PVSGHSYTHIT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/3PVS/GHSYTHIT/FF03PVSGHSYTHIT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/3PVS/GHSYTHIT/FF03PVSGHSYTHIT.SMALL.jpg Tool Using Animal I was thinking of DrSimons awesome instructable the other day when i spotted a discarded TV on the road side.   Since it was garbage day, and my wife stated in no uncertain terms that it had to go "that day", I decided to make a quick video on how to get the screen out. I also salvaged a nice first...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:28:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Solar-Water-Heater-for-your-Home-300/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/RUGA/G619HDPR/F7RRUGAG619HDPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/RUGA/G619HDPR/F7RRUGAG619HDPR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/RUGA/G619HDPR/F7RRUGAG619HDPR.SMALL.jpg jaketeater Heat your water for free with a solar water heater.  This $300 DIY solar water heater system even includes an electric backup water heater for cloudy days.  It heats water to 135F (55C) on sunny days in a 80 gallon (310 liter) tank - and there are no moving parts - it relies in a thermosyphon to cir...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:17:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Assemble-Your-Own-Portable-Solar-Lantern-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/Z9JY/FQR1GX87/FMWZ9JYFQR1GX87.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/Z9JY/FQR1GX87/FMWZ9JYFQR1GX87.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/Z9JY/FQR1GX87/FMWZ9JYFQR1GX87.SMALL.jpg vidhi Its an easy way to make your own solar lantern. An effort has been made to distribute these solar lanterns in villages across India. Do comment or give suggestions.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2009 04:17:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-charge-a-12-volt-battery-using-Solar-Power-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/ZHR6/FLROLSKG/F2XZHR6FLROLSKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/ZHR6/FLROLSKG/F2XZHR6FLROLSKG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/ZHR6/FLROLSKG/F2XZHR6FLROLSKG.SMALL.jpg bmerritt5 Learn how to charge any 12 volt battery using the power from the sun!
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Oct 2008 11:42:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY--2-bucket-dripper-tracker-for-solar-cookers-an/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FZH/347A/FEXKLZ3X/FZH347AFEXKLZ3X.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZH/347A/FEXKLZ3X/FZH347AFEXKLZ3X.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZH/347A/FEXKLZ3X/FZH347AFEXKLZ3X.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician Tracking makes your equipment more productive but it can be expensive. Here is a cheap tracker made from old junk that does the job. I have used it and it does the job.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:30:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tracking-parabolic-Barbecue-the-wave-of-the-futur/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/X68U/FBQX5LYR/FH8X68UFBQX5LYR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/X68U/FBQX5LYR/FH8X68UFBQX5LYR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/X68U/FBQX5LYR/FH8X68UFBQX5LYR.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician This video will hopefully demystify tracking for solar dishes a little. Please tell me what you think and please also make a better version. Especially useful would be a 3d version of this video. Start planning your tracking solar accumulating barbecue today and write the instructable tomorrow!
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:09:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-tracking-solar-accumulating-barbecue/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/HK3K/FAQCIS49/FSZHK3KFAQCIS49.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/HK3K/FAQCIS49/FSZHK3KFAQCIS49.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/HK3K/FAQCIS49/FSZHK3KFAQCIS49.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician The video shows the basic parts and materials needed for this device to become popular in the north american market (In this person's opinion)
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:09:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-mould-for-cardboard-solar-cookers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/5P3V/FKVR79Z8/FP05P3VFKVR79Z8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/5P3V/FKVR79Z8/FP05P3VFKVR79Z8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/5P3V/FKVR79Z8/FP05P3VFKVR79Z8.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician This video shows a way you can make a mold for big cardboard or plastic or sheet metal solar cookers. I have made one solar cooker with this method. It is a compound parabolic reflective dish and it keeps the reflected sunlight in one area for up to 3 hours. If you want to try a a similar dish, wit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:28:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-parts-of-the-mechanical-mathematician/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/WH9I/FA190DN2/FOVWH9IFA190DN2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/WH9I/FA190DN2/FOVWH9IFA190DN2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/WH9I/FA190DN2/FOVWH9IFA190DN2.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician This is a drawing that shows the necessary parts of the mechanical mathematician for making large parabolic solar reflectors. Using it to guide you, you can make parabolic dishes with cardboard, cob, hardiplank or other material.
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