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Trombonic radiator has another radiator
stored inside it, effectively doubling the
heat
distributing surface area when it is pulled
out. This reveals its extra tubing like a row
of trombone pipes.
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I think that the amount of seals required would make this impractical. |
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I knew that someone wouldn't be able to resist the temptation to make a seal joke. |
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Impractical? - I shall take that as a compliment. |
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What a beautiful noise!
Matt(e) Black (wonders how he is) |
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This would not be difficult to do, as
long as water doesn't have to circulate
through the extended pipes. Instead,
the radiator is watertight has grooves
or holes which contain a series of heavy
copper rods. When the rods are
extended, the water circulation remains
the same, but the rods will carry the
heat away faster and increase radiance. |
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Alternatively, a fan blowing over the
radiator would increase the amount of
heat it dissipated, up to the point where
the water leaving the radiator was not
hot. |
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Alternatively, there could be fins that fold out, like a cockatoo's crest, or a venetian blind, effectively increasing or decreasing the surface area. |
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