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Jason G

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Made quite a few heat shields in the past from stainless steel, which problably retains the heat longer.
Planning an improved version with reflective heat blanket on the outside of it.
Any thoughts on the main part being aluminium?
Pros & cons?

On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish.


On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood.


Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series..............


GaryOS

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You want as high a heat capacity as possible so that it takes more units of energy to heat a part to a given temperature. Aluminium has a much lower heat capacity than stainless. Also, the mass of the aluminium shield would be less than equivalent stainless one.

At least I think that's how it works

On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:

I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse *happy*


On 30th Apr, 2010 Rod S said:
Gary's description is best


wintersurferuk

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i found this, such a cheep good idea not sure if it helps ya, im going to give it a go soon.
http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?p=854993
after reading toms thread about heat wrap im not going for a turbo sock.


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LOL
Right doggie finish that dinnner quick!!


Jason G

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lol

On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish.


On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood.


Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series..............

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