How to build a Tracking Parabolic Solar Collector
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I thought you might enjoy some of the comments received about the project:

In 30+ years of being an engineer and amateur builder, I can't remember ever seeing a better set of plans -- great job.

I wanted to congratulate you on the excellent job you did on the plan book. It is without a doubt the best production of its type that I have looked at. Thank you for such a fine production.

I've read your manual over a few times. VERY well written. A lot of thought and work has gone into it. You are to be congratulated.

Very professional and very well laid out.

Very nice, very professional.

Love the plans!!!

What a wonderful and inspiring job that you have done, creating your solar collector.

What a nice project!!! congratulations.

very neat

Thanks, they [the plans] are really cool.

I am very interested to see what you have developed.

Thanks for your wonderful project.

Your device looks really sharp (very professional).

quite exemplary

pretty great

This is an elegant yet simple design.

This is exactly what I was looking for to heat some water for a hot tub.

Fantastic! This is exactly what I have been looking for.

You have done a great job. I can't wait to get started.

Congratulations, you really do a great achievement.

I'm interested in solar plans! Awesome work so far.

Congrats on a very nice project and thanks for sharing it with everyone!

A fantastic project, thanks for web pages/blogs about the progress.

I love your site about the solar fluid heaters.

I love your video and your solar trough.

You have a great project

Inspiring design.

I'm trying to decide what to do with all that heat

Beautiful looking rig for sure. Well done.

I love your design.

I think what you have produced is brilliant.

I was just checking out your amazing solar trough pool heater design. NICE WORK!

Simple yet very well made and efficient!!

What a beautiful system

Wonderful stuff!

I really like your idea

BRILLIANT SOLAR TROUGH SYSTEM

You have done an excellent job with your design

I know your solar concentrator will work fantastic in this area (Mexicali, Mexico)

Thanks for the great info!

its rare to find someone like yourself

Hallelujah!!! Thank you for posting such an elaborate account of your journey.

Your parabolic trough system design looks great. Well done.

I am impressed by your work

This is a very exciting project you have going on, a project I would like to emulate.

This project is really amazing. Excellent work and thanks for sharing.

simple yet elegant (engineerily speaking)

very nice job on your trough collectors,probably the nicest i have seen.

delighted to see your product

I find your home-built collector quite fascinating.

Very interesting design

Great Job!!!! I would love a set of your plans!!!

Congratulations, it is amazing.

I am impressed with your project.

Congratulations for your good work.

I find your home-built collector quite fascinating.

Great execution of the solar tracking troughs - simple, inexpensive, yet effective.

Fantastic solar troughs!

great blog detailing the parabolic reflectors

Great design...

I have enjoyed your youtube videos