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Passive Solar Collector Improvement

 
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It is a small but important improvement in the world of passive solar heating.  Brought to you by yours truly.

 
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I would suggest black wire screen rather than fiberglass screen.  Fiberglass screen seems much more likely to sag and off gas at the temperatures found in a solar heater.  
 
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