@ Cody Firestone: Dude, those thingys are awesome! I love a good product. Thanks for 'plugging'
As for the Water Bottle to the roof whadda wha? Julie Danger votes no. I don't like the weight on the roof (but it'll hold anyway-- I hang a whole parachute, but from multiple points on my roof), and I don't like the break in the roof (I also always always get rained on at Burning Man, it's a policy. Now then, some simple solutions: Hinges on the roof let in plenty of light. If you use Camp Danger loose hinges on the roof, those let in plenty of light. I still recommend that everyone cover all their permanent hinges with FOIL TAPE to keep them functioning for years to come, as the bifilament tape will crust up and peel off after 2 weeks of desert exposure (or less.) If your Camp Danger hinges are not totally covered with foil, they will also let in some light-- I have used 3" foil tape on either side of the gap of the loose hinge and that's worked nicely. Some people prefer total darkness in the day time for sleeping in and foil tape their hinge entirely...I swing both ways on this topic and wear my blindfold to bed even at night. A window covered with a basic cheap air filter<https://www.google.com/search?q=air+filter+home+depot&client=firefox-a&hs=Fib&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=m73qUYiJDZLG9gSKjIDoCA&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1276&bih=643#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=0M1rcWVvx7oYaM%3A%3BSfjhpw47k_s0nM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252F3.thekrazycouponlady.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2013%252F07%252FScreen-Shot-2013-07-09-at-8.59.24-AM.png%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fthekrazycouponlady.com%252Fat-home%252Ffiltrete-home-air-filters-over-50-off-at-home-depot%252F%3B216%3B310>will let in light, but not air, and it will also let in heat. But it won't let in dust if you tape that filter to the outside of the yurt with a good seal! Let the burning begin! In dust we combust! JD On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 8:07 AM, <hexayurt@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/topics > > - installing a skylight <#13ff7789427202f7_group_thread_0> [5 Updates] > - Haxayurt Burning Man 2013 - can we get > one?<#13ff7789427202f7_group_thread_1>[4 Updates] > > installing a > skylight<http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/t/a2153c27490854ab> > > Eric VVilkinson <ericson.wilkin...@gmail.com> Jul 18 09:55AM -0700 > > I saw a neat idea where you take an empty soda bottle, 2L or smaller, > fill > it with water and then cut a hole for it in the roof. Apparently the > water > scatters the sunlight very effectively so that your hexayurt is not > dark > during the day. > > Here's a video that shows them in > use: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zMAWztZ6TI > > Wanted to try it out, but before I start cutting holes in my roof had > a > couple questions in case anyone on here has tried it before: > > 1. Does it let in a lot of heat? > 2. Would the weight of 2L of water be ok for the roof? > 3. Does it provide a lot of light? > > Thanks for any info, > Eric > > > > > Cody Firestone <4x4c...@gmail.com> Jul 18 10:00AM -0700 > > you want to put some bleach in the water also, it clarifies it. not > that > you would have algae growth in a short period of time, but... cant > hurt! > > you could also used distilled water. altho not sterile, tap water will > grow stuff pretty fast, and it has a light green tint to it. > > > > On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 9:55 AM, Eric VVilkinson < > > > > > Jeremy Shaw <jer...@n-heptane.com> Jul 18 12:01PM -0500 > > No Idea. I can't find a picture/video at the moment, but I have seen > people > do a similar thing, but using those solar garden lights (with the stake > part removed) instead. That allows you to get light at night too.. > > - jeremy > > > On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 11:55 AM, Eric VVilkinson < > > > > > Cody Firestone <4x4c...@gmail.com> Jul 18 10:15AM -0700 > > not trying to plug or sell anything in particular, but i've used these > for > a long time. They have a low glow when noone is around, then they > brighten > to full brightness when you walk up. > > http://www.harborfreight.com/36-led-solar-security-light-69644.html > > We put one under our shade structure and it is awesome. It basiclly > turns > the light on for you when you go in the hut at night, and provides a > little > low illumination for when you open the door so it;s not to glare - y. > > Also, we have put a red gel over it, to give it color and keep it from > messing with our night vision. > > This is another system they have with a small 2.6 amphour battery, > PLENTY > for overnight. you can also use it for 12 volt accessories, such as > charging your ipod, etc. > > http://www.harborfreight.com/39-watt-solar-power-system-68694.html > > > you may also want to look at this, a 12 volt light with fan. a small > panel > outside to a battery would be great. > > > > https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbm=shop&q=tent+fan&oq=tent+fan&gs_l=products-cc.3..0l4j0i5l6.1761.2850.0.3074.8.8.0.0.0.0.75.574.8.8.0...0.0...1ac.1.Mr8AVKIaIco > > We use this one because you can hook up a 12 volt battery really easy, > and > it charges from a single 12v panel. we made a little tent power system > with a 3-way auto plug thing, and it rocks. > > > > https://www.google.com/shopping/product/7278600837718479453?hl=en&q=tent+fan&oq=tent+fan&sa=X&ei=liHoUeu5O4jxiwLEr4DAAg&ved=0CH8Q8wIwBA > > not sure, but wondering if you could put rechargeable batteries in > their, > someone know? > > > Finally, we have used one of these every year at BRC, they work GREAT! > people stand in front of it, it mists, a line forms, AWESOME! > > > > https://www.google.com/shopping/product/8991341042934858673?hl=en&q=tent+fan&oq=tent+fan&sa=X&ei=vCHoUbLIEJGYigKSyoCYBA&ved=0CC4QrRI > > It also helps keep the humidity up in the general area of your shade > structure so it's not so hard on your nose / dry nose / bloody nose... > etc > > > > > > > > lizbalfour <lizbalf...@blueyonder.co.uk> Jul 19 08:51AM +0100 > > Hi Eric, > > What you want is this, I think: > > > > http://www.wisebread.com/how-to-turn-a-2-liter-bottle-of-water-into-a-50-watt-lightbulb > > It uses a mixture of bleach and water but, I believe, highly effective! > > Good luck, > > Liz > > > > > Haxayurt Burning Man 2013 - can we get > one?<http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/t/19d3e940eb7241e6> > > Cody Firestone <4x4c...@gmail.com> Jul 18 08:11AM -0700 > > You might want to check out this group, > https://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Rock-Hexayurts/145169292310396 > > This is the Group Vinay posted on a while ago, mentined in his group > reply. > > Perhaps it will help. > > Of course by mentioning them I would not take it as a personal > recommendation, I have no idea who the individuals are. > > Hope this helps. > > > > On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 7:44 AM, Rosie Wilkinson > > > > > Danitha Bockoven <nithap...@gmail.com> Jul 18 09:16AM -0700 > > Thank you! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 18, 2013, at 8:11 AM, Cody Firestone <4x4c...@gmail.com> wrote: > > You might want to check out this group, > https://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Rock-Hexayurts/145169292310396 > > This is the Group Vinay posted on a while ago, mentined in his group > reply. > > Perhaps it will help. > > Of course by mentioning them I would not take it as a personal > recommendation, I have no idea who the individuals are. > > Hope this helps. > > > > On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 7:44 AM, Rosie Wilkinson > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "hexayurt" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/hexayurt/GdPpQOtyQeY/unsubscribe. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > hexayurt+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to hexayurt@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > > > hal muskat <phoe...@rainbowpuddle.com> Jul 18 05:14PM -0700 > > To the BM Hexayurt Community. > > Thank you for your participation in our 1st year's effort to build and > rent almost two dozen Hexayurts. Response has been very positive, so much > so that we are totally out of Hexayurts for this year. BIG Mahalo to those > of you who signed on. Very sorry to those of you who are a bit too late > this year. Please be in touch much earlier next year and we can take care > of your needs. But we must hear from you by June 1, 2014. We'll remind you > then. > > Julie Danger or Vinay or Someone should be shortly posting about the > Hexayurt BRC Cocktail Hour. > > I am also hosting a Cocktail Hour for all Hexayurt Dwellers, at Bob's > Bar in Illumination Village. Date & Time(sic) to be announced later. > > If any of you traveling from afar do manage to build your Hexayurt in > Oakland or Reno, we may be able to offer you storage after the Burn. Please > PM me before Aug 5. > > We are also seeking a couple of more qualified Hexayurt Builder > Helpers to assist in final assembly in BRC Fri - Sun prior to gates. We are > offering to trade your time for an Early Admit pass. If you've a Hexayurt > to put up, you've also got a crew behind you! Please pm me if you've > interest. > > Mahalo, > > Phoenix > Black Rock Hexayurts > > > > On Jul 18, 2013, at 9:16 AM, Danitha Bockoven wrote: > > > > > > hal muskat <phoe...@rainbowpuddle.com> Jul 18 05:14PM -0700 > > closer to the playa. LA is fine. lots of fabrication space there! > > > On Jul 18, 2013, at 12:19 AM, Danitha Bockoven wrote: > > > > > -- > 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 hexayurt+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to hexayurt@googlegroups.com. > 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. 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