Re: plastics as shielding
Posted by
Emma Tailleir on
URL: https://www.es-forum.com/plastics-as-shielding-tp1542226p1542230.html
Charles,
Do these blankets tend to off-gas VOCs much? I'd like to experiment,
but not if I have to let it sit for a year. (I'm more on the
chemical-sensible side, with the ES being secondary.)
Thanks,
Emma
On Sep 6, 2006, at 16:58, charles wrote:
> Hello Randolf,
>
> a solution may be those *life saving blankets.*
> They consist of a polyester film, which is metal coated on both sides.
> One side gold, the other one is silver.
> They are sold in most camping shops as a small pocket. Or Wall Mart.
> 2.20 m x 1.60 costs about 4 Euro.
>
> Be aware it cannot be sewn, because the film just rips apart.
> I advise using double sided tape.
>
> I call it the *poor mans shielding*.
> But it works.