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Old 02-11-2008, 03:08 AM   #3 (permalink)
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MetroMPG -

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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
You're right that it's not an ideal shape.

To generate a vortex, you need a plane set at an angle to the local airflow.

That plant stand is too stubby - it'll just create random turbulence in its wake. I can't think of anything simple you could do to it that would make it mimic the airtab.
Rats. Stupid plant wins again.

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