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Originally Posted by Frank Lee
I suspect the black color would make little to no difference in operating temp. But black is known to be one of the best colors to have on solar collectors. Who knows, would it help the hub be warmer from ambient if it was sitting in the sun?
Either way I'd wager it's one of those hair-splitting deals.
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Black isn't "
one of the best colors to have on solar collectors," it IS the best color to have on solar collectors (selective-surface coatings applied to black notwithstanding). I don't think we're debating whether black absorbs solar radiation -- that's a no-brainer. Black is also one of the best heat-
radiating colors.
Yeah, this is probably one of those hair-splitting and meaningless debates that occur all to regularly on here, like folks who remove or drive with their dash lights off!
