Rachel Michelle

tony uljee wrote:clear plastic sheeting --as from polytunnel material--its uv treated --transmits 80 percent or more of light--and use the clear repair tape to hold it down around the framework----would be the cheapest ---next would be the specialist sticky back stuff applied to windows turns them into safety glass

I like the simplicity of that! But would condensation be an issue?

thomas rubino wrote:I believe that one panel with bad output will lower the output of good panels, the same as with batteries
I would hope for the best, but I would not be surprised if they do not hold up in the long term.
Keep these panels as one string, and if you get more, create a second string.

Makes sense!

Gray Henon wrote:Not sure how much ot would reduce output, but I’d consider a sheet of Lexan, siliconed around the edges to attach.  Direct sun is hard on materials, though, not sure how long it would last.  Butyl caulk might be better than silicone as it remains tacky.

You might check with the manufacturer and see if they recommend anything.  The glass may not be what is doing the sealing, there may be a membrane on the back of it.

Good idea. Thanks!

thomas rubino wrote:Hi Rachel
Well, if they still have full output, and you got them at a great price, then just about any pourable weather-proof sealant will work.
With your plan to use them as a temporary learning tool. I would buy the least expensive sealant and treat the panels gently.
Perhaps attach them to a wooden frame so they can not twist.
As long as nothing traumatic happens to them, they may just last many years.
However, I would not mix them with any new panels you might purchase in the future.

Thanks Thomas!

They were $20 each so I figured it was worth a try.
Great to make a frame. They definitely need extra support.

What happens when mixing damaged panels like this with new ones?

I was wondering if there's one kind of sealant in particular that's better. Considering factors like yellowing and peeling and blocking even more light.

There are trace amounts of fat and protein in nearly everything. Oats have fat, beans have fat, potatoes have protein, even lettuce. All this is sufficient without any added oils or high protein sources. I learned to eat this way by studying Medical Medium information. In fact, once I greatly reduced the overt fats (oils, nuts, seeds, coconut, avocado, etc) in my already plant based diet - that's when I started really healing all manner of symptoms I had. I have gone months at a time completely overt fat free and felt amazing. I also don't ever think about protein in my diet because I know it's a non issue. The protein theory is a brainwashing, a spell we are all under. And it's liberating to know. Protein and fat don't heal and they don't give energy. It's the critical glucose and trace minerals our bodies need and thrive on.

Hi,
I know very little about solar but just bought some 370w panels for very cheap that are new but have shattered glass. Very shattered. They still seem to work, though (tested Voc), and I'm going to use them to learn about creating a solar setup.
I am wondering what is the optimal product to seal them with. I've seen a lot of recommendations on YouTube and want to hear from the permies.
Thanks!

Hi there,
I'm Rachel. I am creating a life of beauty here in a rural part of the Ozarks. I have my two small children growing it with me, and we are ready for our Co-Creator to dream and build with into something grander.

I am a visionary, and I don't let challenges stop me. However, in this life I am wearing too many hats and come up against my limits frequently. The kind of creation I yearn for takes two, and that is what I'm praying for.

Some of the values I most esteem:
honesty, humility, lightheartedness, sovereignty, discernment, health-consciousness, spirtual connection, commitment, compassion, conviction, creativity, adaptability, grit, perseverance, hardwork, generosity, playfulness, resourcefulness, curiosity, balance, vision, humor, and a sense of wonder.

To give more detail, some of the projects I have done here are: planting food forests, shaping raised garden rows and building rich soil with mycelium and countless truckloads of woodchips, planting perennial herbs, flowers, and brambles everywhere, built high tunnel and wood heated greenhouse, set up rain catchment and off grid watering, compost toilet, food preservation, etc.
I also homeschool my kids and run my own business.

But there is so much more I dream of doing with the right person. I would like to move towards an off grid life. Complete the root cellar, dig ponds, create a greywater oasis, set up alternative energy, build a cob house and dug out greenhouse, plant a living fence, grow a family, and always keep creating! This life is as beautiful as we can make it. With the in-spiration to Co-Create with God, it is all the energy needed to keep going forward and to build a bright future in spite of the darkness out there.

I don't date. I wait for the One and nothing less. I'm of the belief that there is an unmistakable stirring in one's soul when they find their correct match, and a lot of that comes from seeing their eyes. You just know.

I can testify that overdoing it on Wine Caps made me very ill.
They are going off like crazy in my garden right now, but I'm drying them all. Wary of eating anymore right now after the serious digestive upset I just experienced.

I think more important than any single question is to see someone's eyes. The eyes are the window to the soul and you can tell so much from them. There's an immediate recognition when it's the right person.
So this is more letting the soul lead rather than the mind.

Cole Tyler wrote:Is your diet currently omnivore, vegetarian, or vegan...and why?

Leaves a lot of room for further discussions if desired, but is essentially the core of a person's being/lifestyle - which could also make things a simple yes or no relating to compatibility.

This was going to be my question as well. Maybe doesn't feel like the most important to an omnivore, but to a plant based person this is pivotal and can definitely decide if there's compatibility or not.