http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9trILVKWyws&t=3m20s
I think I can get a couple or three dozen of these to Burning Man for
free if somebody will cover the shipping. I helped set up the deal that
put those solar lights into Pakistan, and I'd love to get some of them
(or another very similar light) to Burning Man. They go very nicely with
the hexayurt - you hang them in the center of the unit a couple of feet
down from the apex, *pointing up* so that the reflected ambient light
fills the entire space with a sort of moonlight glow. It's a very
beautiful, magical kind of environment.
So assuming I can get my hands on the samples, how are we going to get
them from London to Burning Man, and how are we going to distribute them
once they're on site?
Vinay
On 20/07/12 23:13, Cassidy wrote:
For daytime lighting in our dome yurt we found some small HEPA filters
(with frames) and cut square holes in the middle of two wall/roof
panels the same size as the filters. We popped the filters in the
holes when we wanted light (and filtered air). When it was too dusty,
or early in the morning, we shoved the cut-out pieces of panels back
in the holes (make sure you label them, which panel and in/out sides)
to seal the panel back up. This kept the yurt cool until about 10am.
Problems: 1. we waited to cut holes = messy moop inside the yurt on
the playa. 2. putting the filters/cut pieces into and out of the holes
made even more of a mess every time. Possible solutions: 1. precut
holes at home 2. find a way to cut the holes just a teensy bit bigger
than the filters so the inner/cut edges can be sealed with tape for a
more snug fit and no mess (would need to be really snug just in case
it rains). Suggestions: make these cut-out holes in more panels to
allow for more airflow (multiple directions of windflow and
upper/lower air flow). Also, as someone else suggested, craft some
clear windows in frames. Ideally, each hole cut would have three
alternatives for filling: original cut panel piece, HEPA filter or a
clear panel of some sort and the ability to seal them tight enough to
keep out dust and rain. Of course, in good weather (like last year)
you can just leave the holes open and let that gorgeous blue sky shine
in...
At night we had multiple strings of LED lights taped to the ceiling
with gaffers tape, running on rechargeable batteries charged by the
sun each day. These only stayed up for a while until we had to pull
them down, spray the inside walls with vinegar (to remove the dust)
and re-tape/hang them again. Did this twice while we were there
during the week. They were white lights and were ample to see at
night because of the silver reflective surface inside the yurt. For
times when we needed more light we used a small solar-powered lantern
we left on our doorstep to recharge during the day or our hand-winding
flashlight.
Cassidy
On Monday, May 28, 2012 9:14:01 PM UTC-6, Bender of camp charlie the
uniocorn BM wrote:
At BM there are times when light inside the yurt would be useful.
Day
and night. In thinking about how to let in light and not the heat I
came up with two ideas.
Deck Prisms. They are basically big diamond shaped chunks of
glass or
poly that bring light in from above the deck to below deck. Same
principal with yurts. I am unsure if this light would add heat into
the yurt.
This year I was thinking of just buying a dozen or so of those cheap
solar path lights. Hole cutting into the roof area and tightly
installing a few of them into the insulation boards. This brings in
light at night. I had six in my tent and they really never gave off
enough light to keep me awake. After a week at BM really nothing can
keep you awake when you are set to crash.
Rather mood lighting.
Any other ideas please post.
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