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Old 07-29-2018, 09:22 AM   #50 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by seifrob View Post
The only valid test should be performed so: take two identic cars, one with chrome roof, one with white. Put them on the parking lot, put a milkjug full of water in each car, immerse thermometers in milkjugs, measure temperatures every 10 minutes or so. Compare curves.
Ecomodder plausible test: take two identic shoeboxes or banana boxes, chrome top and white top. Take half litre bottle instead of a jug, use the same procedure.
This is the best idea yet! I've ordered a bit of white and chrome vinyl from the same manufacturer and two thermometers.
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