Posts Tagged ‘Green’
Green DIY Energy Review – Is Green DIY Energy Another Scam?
While I achieved most of these goals, the finished softbox was a bit heavier than I would have liked and as is usually the case with these projects I figured out a number of modifications I would like to incorporate into my next attempt after it was finished. For now, I think I will label this as a ‘prototype’ and hopefully come up with something better for the mark II version.
For anyone interested, I have included the full build instructions in the comments. Please bare in mind that I was making this up as I went along so if you do want to follow these directions, there may be better ways of achieving the same results at many of the stages! :
Is Green DIY Energy Worth Your Time and Energy?
If you are like many people today, you would like to save money on your electric bill and reduce your carbon footprint by going “green”. Building a renewable energy system for your home is a great option for those who are willing to put in some time and effort into their energy system.
However, again, if you are like most people, you do not have extensive knowledge on solar panels and their energy systems, let alone how to construct and implement one in your home. That is why choosing a helpful DIY energy system guide is a wise choice for the weekend DIYer who wants to build his or her own energy system.
DIY Solar System ? A Clean, Green Energy Source
One of the questions asked in the comments when I built my first large softbox was “would a matte white finish on the interior give a more efficient output?” I had to admit, it had never crossed my mind to use anything other than aluminium foil as the lining material as I just assumed this would be very efficient. After doing a bit of research on the internet I found a table with the following values listed for the reflective efficiency of various materials and finishes: