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Selective solar absorber coatings on plastic substrates: polymer-based foils can achieve 0.95 absorptance / ~0.3 emittance, but the real question is emittance — flat black already …
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The team discussed using Duxberry Trading / Tank Depot plastic tanks for roof water collection, but it is unknown whether the plastic is compatible with antifreeze solutions.
The team needs to know whether water moves freely enough through Duxberry tank internal spaces to support passive thermosiphon circulation — Jose thinks probably yes, but this is u…
The SolMod installation used 8 or 10 inch irrigation pipes described as 'ABS?' in the meeting notes — the material is uncertain and matters for understanding durability and replica…
Could Duxberry-style tanks be molded white on one side and black on the other, or painted with selective coatings, to optimize solar absorption on the sun side and interior aesthet…
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- BuildItSolar Comparative Test: Thurmalox 250 vs Flat Black Paint · 2026-10-27
- Preparation and Characterization of a Selective Polymer-Based Solar Absorber for Building Integration · 2026-10-27
- Lysis Technologies In-Mould Spray System for Two-Color Rotational Molding · 2026-10-27
- Plasma Treatment of Crosslinked Polyethylene Tubes for Improved Adhesion of Water-based Paints · 2026-10-27
- Advanced Technologies for Decorating Polyethylene · 2026-10-27
- Exterior and Exposure 1 Ratings Explained · 2026-07-19
- SolarFool Meeting Oct 14 — KB Melton Presentation Review · 2026-10-15