Vent fan: yeah that thing doesn't work all that great, gotta confess. I do put it in the tippy top of the yurt and try not to forget to put it on during construction....yeah, I forget crap like that all the time. Just don't tell the internet.
Vinyl: I hear that the super great glues are also pretty expensive. BUT just like my love of bifil tape + foil tape (which is more expensive and more work)...you should really only have to do the vinyl hinges once, maybe replace after (#?) of years. For instance the whole julie danger story this year is: my yurt's tape has been sun baked for 3 burns. First time I built it I didn't know about foil tape. Second year we thought, "hey let's back it to a real crisp, peel it off easily, and re do it fresh." Now it's 3 years worth of crusty. And I'll say that the tape inside that didn't get any sunlight is also degrading slowly. If any one can get me gorilla tape that's 6" wide, you get a Hexaverse Nobel Prize. On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 8:05 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/topics > > - Digest for [email protected] - 5 Messages in 3 > Topics<#140594fc8e969328_group_thread_0>[4 Updates] > - Digest for [email protected] - 2 Messages in 2 > Topics<#140594fc8e969328_group_thread_1>[3 Updates] > > Digest for [email protected] - 5 Messages in 3 > Topics<http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/t/d39c9668b4b93ba8> > > [email protected] Aug 06 06:03PM > > Julie, does that solar vent fan really work? Amazon reviews are mixed. > I'm either going to get that or a turbine vent for my H13. The turbine vent > looks very effective but I'm worried it might let dust from the wind drop > into the yurt. > > turbine vent: > > http://www.amazon.com/Lomanco-GT-12-Galvanized-Turbines/dp/B00002NA0P/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_2 > > -RobotLegs > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Julie Danger" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 3:08:49 AM > Subject: Re: [hexayurt] Digest for [email protected] - 5 > Messages in 3 Topics > > > > > > > Windows: welllll.... > > read this: http://www.appropedia.org/Hexayurt_playa#Windows > I could update it. > > My yurt hasn't had a swamp cooler or AC yet (this year, YAY!) I have a > window in every side of my yurt to catch a cross breeze on days that aren't > too dusty. I use the "plugs" like shutters. I used to tape a cheap vent > filter from homo depot to the window-- that way you get light, and heat, > but no dust or wind. Light hasn't been much of an issue lately but that's > still a good option. I cut my windows to a size and shape appropriate to > the vent filters I first bought. I've also seen a heat proof window glass > thingy put in a window on a yurt-- that was pretty sexy. > > > I also hook a solar vent fan to the roof of my yurt. Someone suggested > it a while ago...that sucks some hot air outta the top of the yurt. If > you're swamp cooling, it's also nice bc it creates negative pressure in the > yurt that will help your fan struggle less. > > The end. > > > > > On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 8:09 AM, < [email protected] > wrote: > > > > Today's Topic Summary > > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/topics > > • Julie: Current Ranger best practices on windows / ventilation? [1 > Update] > • Swamp Coolers and Cooler 6' stretch hexayurt [3 Updates] > • Digest for [email protected] - 5 Messages in 3 Topics [1 > Update] > > Julie: Current Ranger best practices on windows / ventilation? > > Jay Batson < [email protected] > Aug 05 07:03AM -0700 Hey, Julie - > Your tweekiness if fabulous. I'm a tweek, and I'm lovin' it. I'm building > an H12 in the next couple of days. (I'm in Boston; it's gotta go on a truck > on Saturday.) What's your current best practice for windows? Are they: - > Just for light (e.g. you put plexi over them), or for airflow / > ventilation? - Just smaller versions of your door 2.0 (without wood)? - On > any particular wall (e.g. does being opposite the door side matter)? And > what about ceiling vents? I can cut a simple (bevelled) circle in the roof > - but is it simply a flapped circle that opens, like the door? If not, how > are you holding it open? Etc. Note that I'm also planning on bringing a > bucket swamp cooler. I plan on simply running 4" dryer vent through the > wall (hopefully preserving the hole plug, for Yurt use without the cooler). > Here's to hoping you see this and can RSVP soon. Build starts in mere > hours! -jb > > > Swamp Coolers and Cooler 6' stretch hexayurt > > Jay Batson < [email protected] > Aug 04 10:24AM -0700 So is this the > pump you use? > http://www.harborfreight.com/solar-powered-fountain-pump-66093.htmlWhen I > bought mine, the box said this is a 7 Volt pump - which makes it > trickier to wire up to the fan. Also, has anybody thought of just using a > 12V large capacity battery to run this for a week? The amount of power > needed should be well within a battery's single charge - as long as you > only run the pump 6-8 hours / day (e.g. when you're in it). ?? On Monday, > July 22, 2013 8:59:18 AM UTC-4, Julie Danger wrote: > > > > Vladimir Khodel < [email protected] > Aug 04 11:00AM -0700 Indeed, > 60lb deep cycle battery from costco was just fine for me - I did use 12v to > 7.5v converter from Frys to power the pump - I tried running it from 5v USB > converter and there was not enough flow in my opinion (this does work as a > backup though :)) I only ran the pump during the day of course, but fans > were on whenever we had people in the yurt - at least 12 hours a day (I do > have 2 fans on my bucket for redundancy). Cheers, Vladimir > > > > Jay Batson < [email protected] > Aug 04 07:17PM -0700 Thanks, > Vladimir. I'm actually in a camp that's on the grid; so I think what I'll > do is ignore the solar part of the pump, and just use the 12v battery from > Costco as you did, and bring a 120v -> 12v converter that I can cannibalize > if my battery dies. I'm flying from BOS, and can't carry the battery, > obviously. So I'm going to try to pre-buy one in RNO over the phone, and > have it held for will-call, since I'm afraid of them not being there when I > show up. Wish me luck! ;-) (Gotta find the 12v - 7.5v converter here, > though, and at least try a test before I get to RNO.) Cheers -jb On Sunday, > August 4, 2013 2:00:12 PM UTC-4, Vladimir Khodel wrote: > > > Digest for [email protected] - 5 Messages in 3 Topics > > Joshua Keroes < [email protected] > Aug 04 09:19AM -0700 Here's the > video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP1kGwqaIks > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "hexayurt" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to [email protected] . > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] . > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt . > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . > > > > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "hexayurt" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt . > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . > > > > > Adam Gensler <[email protected]> Aug 06 11:05AM -0700 > > where would you put the turbine vent? on the tippy top? > > > > > ________________________________ > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 11:03 AM > Subject: Re: [hexayurt] Digest for [email protected] - 5 > Messages in 3 Topics > > > > Julie, does that solar vent fan really work? Amazon reviews are mixed. > I'm either going to get that or a turbine vent for my H13. The turbine vent > looks very effective but I'm worried it might let dust from the wind drop > into the yurt. > > turbine vent: > > http://www.amazon.com/Lomanco-GT-12-Galvanized-Turbines/dp/B00002NA0P/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_2 > > -RobotLegs > > ________________________________ > From: "Julie Danger" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 3:08:49 AM > Subject: Re: [hexayurt] Digest for [email protected] - 5 > Messages in 3 Topics > > > Windows: welllll.... > > read this: http://www.appropedia.org/Hexayurt_playa#Windows > I could update it. > > My yurt hasn't had a swamp cooler or AC yet (this year, YAY!) I have a > window in every side of my yurt to catch a cross breeze on days that aren't > too dusty. I use the "plugs" like shutters. I used to tape a cheap vent > filter from homo depot to the window-- that way you get light, and heat, > but no dust or wind. Light hasn't been much of an issue lately but that's > still a good option. I cut my windows to a size and shape appropriate to > the vent filters I first bought. I've also seen a heat proof window glass > thingy put in a window on a yurt-- that was pretty sexy. > > > I also hook a solar vent fan to the roof of my yurt. Someone suggested > it a while ago...that sucks some hot air outta the top of the yurt. If > you're swamp cooling, it's also nice bc it creates negative pressure in the > yurt that will help your fan struggle less. > > The end. > > > > > On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 8:09 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > > Today's Topic Summary > >For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "hexayurt" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "hexayurt" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > > > [email protected] Aug 06 06:07PM > > i was thinking near the top on one of the rectangular panels, but not > so close to the end that it compromises structural integrity > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Adam Gensler" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 11:05:19 AM > Subject: Re: [hexayurt] Digest for [email protected] - 5 > Messages in 3 Topics > > > where would you put the turbine vent? on the tippy top? > > > > > > > > > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 11:03 AM > Subject: Re: [hexayurt] Digest for [email protected] - 5 > Messages in 3 Topics > > > > > > Julie, does that solar vent fan really work? Amazon reviews are mixed. > I'm either going to get that or a turbine vent for my H13. The turbine vent > looks very effective but I'm worried it might let dust from the wind drop > into the yurt. > > turbine vent: > > http://www.amazon.com/Lomanco-GT-12-Galvanized-Turbines/dp/B00002NA0P/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_2 > > -RobotLegs > > > From: "Julie Danger" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 3:08:49 AM > Subject: Re: [hexayurt] Digest for [email protected] - 5 > Messages in 3 Topics > > > > > > > Windows: welllll.... > > read this: http://www.appropedia.org/Hexayurt_playa#Windows > I could update it. > > My yurt hasn't had a swamp cooler or AC yet (this year, YAY!) I have a > window in every side of my yurt to catch a cross breeze on days that aren't > too dusty. I use the "plugs" like shutters. I used to tape a cheap vent > filter from homo depot to the window-- that way you get light, and heat, > but no dust or wind. Light hasn't been much of an issue lately but that's > still a good option. I cut my windows to a size and shape appropriate to > the vent filters I first bought. I've also seen a heat proof window glass > thingy put in a window on a yurt-- that was pretty sexy. > > > I also hook a solar vent fan to the roof of my yurt. Someone suggested > it a while ago...that sucks some hot air outta the top of the yurt. If > you're swamp cooling, it's also nice bc it creates negative pressure in the > yurt that will help your fan struggle less. > > The end. > > > > > On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 8:09 AM, < [email protected] > wrote: > > > > Today's Topic Summary > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/topics > > • Julie: Current Ranger best practices on windows / ventilation? [1 > Update] > • Swamp Coolers and Cooler 6' stretch hexayurt [3 Updates] > • Digest for [email protected] - 5 Messages in 3 Topics [1 > Update] > > Julie: Current Ranger best practices on windows / ventilation? > Swamp Coolers and Cooler 6' stretch hexayurt > Digest for [email protected] - 5 Messages in 3 Topics -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "hexayurt" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to [email protected] . > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] . > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt . > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . > > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "hexayurt" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt . > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "hexayurt" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt . > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . > > > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "hexayurt" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt . > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . > > > > > Jay Batson <[email protected]> Aug 06 10:43PM -0700 > > Well, well - Turns out I'd read that stuff days ago, and totally > forgot > about it. Doh! > > Brilliant idea on the vent fan. Snagged myself one from > Everything-azon > today; but am going to have to install it on the Playa. My Yurt has to > go > on the truck before I'm going to receive the fan. Hopefully I can use > careful cutting & tape-as-MOOT-catcher to LNT. > > I don't think I'm gonna try a window in every wall. Just a door & 2 > windows - because that's all the filters I bought from Home Depot > before I > got to building today. ;-) > > Thanks for taking the time to do all the figuring-out - and MOSTLY for > making your videos. I built the lower half of my H12 today, and your > Playa-proven techniques (and pre-playa!) made the job very > understandable. > > I'll definitely try to find you on the Playa in a couple of weeks, and > make > an effort to return the generosity. > > Cheers > -jb > > On Tuesday, August 6, 2013 6:08:49 AM UTC-4, Julie Danger wrote: > > > Windows: welllll.... > > (snip) > > > > Digest for [email protected] - 2 Messages in 2 > Topics<http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/t/5edec933455322d> > > bprobst <[email protected]> Aug 06 01:01PM -0700 > > Do the hexayurt veterans recommend tape or vinyl? > > On Monday, July 15, 2013 12:42:47 PM UTC-7, Julie Danger wrote: > > > > > > Jeremy Shaw <[email protected]> Aug 06 04:45PM -0500 > > By vinyl I assume you mean vinyl+contact cement? > > I am doing mine that way. I can give you a little feedback. > > 1. it is definitely more time consuming -- lots of waiting around for > cement to dry. It is also hard to do a whole strip at once -- so it > usually takes a couple cycles to get a whole strip on. > > 2. contact cement vapor is explosive, heavier than air, and harmful if > inhaled. So that means you need to have a good workplace. Not your > living > room or basement. On the side of the can it warns you to turn off your > furnace and stuff. > > If you don't have the right type of workspace for the cementing (like a > backyard?) then I wouldn't try it. > > Whether it is going to be worth the extra time yet -- I don't know. > > - jeremy > > > > > > > > Vladimir Khodel <[email protected]> Aug 06 03:44PM -0700 > > For #1: > You do want two people when assembling things with glue - stretching > the > strips in the air above their landing zone. You can try to pipeline the > operation - have some panels dry while you attach the strips to > others, the > glue has pretty decent working time of at least 20 min in fair > weather, and > you can always re-wet things if you missed your window. > > And for #2 my partner in this process was a smoker :) so it's not that > flammable actually :) > > My one year outdoor test (in California :)) for the contact cement is > mostly positive - a few feet did peel off, but nothing compared to > almost > all of the bdf tape i did use on a few panels. > > I should mention that I was not using vinyl, but cordura strips with a > fair > number of zippers sewn on. Cordura is pretty much impossible to glue > up, so > I very impressed by the contact cement method. > > Cheers, > > Vladimir > > > > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "hexayurt" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hexayurt" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
