Turn a satellite dish into a parabolic dish

[infringer]

I was a subscriber of satellite tv for years over the years I have switched back and forth from DTV and Dish currently sticking with dish seeing as I have an old satellite dish I was wodering if I took and sanded one with fine sand paper then painted it solid with black enamel paint then once that layer dried coated the dish with chrome paint if it would work in the same manner as a parabolic dish aka solar death ray type device...

This would be one great way to harness the suns power rather cheaply...

Anyone else attempt this? As I hear this is basically how they make mirrors... Not sure though just thought someone might know...

-infringer-

[ramset]

Inf  Yes for solar collection at the focal point to a water plenum, this is what they do  But you have to track the sun [a pain]  Chet

[neptune]

Some DIY stores sell sticky backed plastic with a chrome surface, use narrow strips from certre to circumference of dish. DANGER do not look into the dish in sunny conditions . These dishes will set fire to a piece of thick wood in two minutes.

[kampen]

Have a look at my Parabol ThermoSolar Prototype.
Building one right now, using Mylar foil as reflective material......see below
Automatic Solar Tracking is also a must for maximum energy output for this parabol almost finished, will keep you informed.

[helmut]

Have a look at my Parabol ThermoSolar Prototype.
Building one right now, using Mylar foil as reflective material......see below
Automatic Solar Tracking is also a must for maximum energy output for this parabol almost finished, will keep you informed.

Welcome Kampen
Your Setup looks qite professional.
How many Power you expect?

Are you the same Kampen as Kampen 72 with his Heat Pump?

helmut