Turn a satellite dish into a parabolic dish

[infringer]

Balls thats awfuly nice lookin...

Yes tracking was mentioned as an issue indeed which I have also given thought and technically you could have it work off of a clock type device mechanical for prototype purposes. Wind up every morning or something...

Shame is that this one little thing adds too much complexity for the average american to build I have a bit more interesting idea but kinda saving it untill I get a good sterling engine design or something I can build that will be sturdy and generate power.

[kampen]

INFO: Parabol ThermoSolar Prototype Construction/Development

Techn. Specs:
Parabol 6 segment
Mylar ALufoil as reflector
Parabol diam. 1500mm
Focus 700mm
Estimated Thermal Power 800-1000 Watt/h

Last news:
At the moment I am working on the thermal heat-exchanger, will keep you informed.

[ramset]

Kampen  That dish is so beautiful I don't know how you leave it alone at night !! Thankyou for sharing looking foward to your posts
Chet PS and welcome to the Forum

[triffid]

A few years ago I was making solar devices out of trash.I was cutting 2 liter bottles in half and rubber gluing foil on them .Foil reflects 60% of the sun's energy.I put three of them together in an old computer case.And had to turn them to face the sun.But after a few minutes of careful aiming Anything out in the center would really get hot.Triffid

[triffid]

I agree with ramjet,that dish is beautiful!One time back in the 1980's a friend and I cut a 55 gallon metal drum in half and glued foil into it.It did generate a lot of heat.We didn't do anything else with it.When I was making solar devices out of trash I also cut the round oatmeal boxes in half and lineing them with foil.Triffid