!The Space Age Comes To RV's
mla...@nwlink.com
By
Jake Sudderth
Once again space age research has become usable for the general public and, in
particular, for the Recreational Vehicle and Mobile/Modular home industry. What is unique is a
new ceramic insulation product which can be applied just like paint, but gives enormous insulating
qualities. This product is called TEMP-COAT™. TEMP-COAT™ is the result of a scientific project,
funded by NASA to formulate an insulating material with which to re-coat the ceramic tiles on the
U.S. Space Shuttles. The project was a success and the product is currently used by NASA as in
insulating material on the Space Shuttle's cargo bay. This same insulating matereial can be used
on the inside of RV's on the interior of the exterior walls, around the engine compartment as a heat
shield, and on the top of RV's, on the outside, to cut down on the heat going through the roof
section.
Because TEMP-COAT™ adheres directly to the surface, it virtually eliminates the potential
for surface corrosion, unlike "wrapping" type or mastic insulation. TEMP-COAT™ is
"environmentally friendly" and contains no toxic or hazardous substances or materials.
TEMP-COAT™ is light in weight (5.94 pounds per gallon) and easy to apply with an airless sprayer
forming a seamless, flexible, waterproof barrier that expands and contracts with the surface. As
easy as it is to apply, it does require some specialized equipment for mixing and application.
TEMP-COAT™ is a single container, composite product comprised of 80% microscopic ceramic and
silicon beads, held in suspension by a latex acrylic binder. When it dries it creates an insulating
vapor barrier. A 15 mil thickness (three coats) can provide an R-20 to R-24 insulating factor.
WHY DOES THIS STUFF WORK?
"Insulation" is what we call materials which serve to impede heat transfer and
TEMP-COAT™ excels as a durable, compact, cost-effective insulator for both radiant and
conductive heat. This is unique. The key to TEMP-COAT's™ remarkable conductive insulating
capability is in the ceramic beads, which serve to both encapsulate and "share" the heating /
cooling burden. Heat transfer by conduction is most efficient in a direct path. TEMP-COAT™
forces conduction to occur very inefficiently as heat is made to travel from sphere to sphere in a a
very indirect path since each sphere contacts it's neighbor at a extremely small point. Imagine a
room filled with tennis balls and how little of each ball's surface area touches another ball and you
begin to get the idea.
Additionally, due to the latex binder, TEMP-COAT™ continually maintains its capability to
expand and contract, as necessary, based on the temperature conditions of both the atmosphere
and the surface to which it is applied. TEMP-COAT™ applied to a roof exterior will typically reduce
under roof penetration temperatures 30-40 degrees and radically diminish destructive movements
caused by heat cycling. TEMP-COAT™ applied to the interior of an RV shell creates a seamless,
insulating barrier. If applied to the interior of an aluminum exterior wall, TEMP-COAT™ will inhibit
electrolytic corrosion of that surface by preventing condensation on the substrate.
TEMP-COAT™ primary color is brilliant white, although it can be tinted to the mid-range of
any color. It can also be oversprayed with any colored paint to achieve a specific, darker tone, if
that is desired. Darker tones are not recommended.
SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS
Manufactureres can use TEMP-COAT™ on the interior walls, ceiling, floor and engine heat
sheilds which could not only improve the insulating factors inside the unit to lower the cost of
heating or cooling, but potentially increases the interior floor space by several inches in width,
height and length. TEMP-COAT™ can also be used with any equipment and related piping that is
designed for heating or cooling. (Refrigerators? Which could increase the interior size of the
refrigerator box.)
Dealers can apply TEMP-COAT™ to existing RV's on the exterior roof surface to lower the
amount of heat which penetrates the roof, thus lowering the heat penetrating through the roof by as
much as 30 to 40 degrees. For the Rver, this can increase your comfort in your unit while reducing
the costs of both heating and cooling, especially the cost of running that air conditioner unit while at
a park whether using park power or your own generator.
For more information about TEMP-COAT™, or for the TEMP-COAT™ authorized dealers
nearest you, please write, call, fax or email, Capitran Inc., 21907-64th Ave. W., Suite 100,
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043-2200, PH. 206-7876-1258, FAX 206-776-6873, email address:
mla...@nwlink.com. TEMP-COAT™ is also listed on the Internet under (url address:
http://www.hiwaynet.com). It is under RV Manufactures/Manufacturers Corner or RV Consumer
Information section.
Richard Kinch
: A 15 mil thickness (three coats) can provide an R-20 to R-24 insulating factor.
Oh, puh-leeze. This is about as desirable as cold fusion and room-temperature
super-conductors. And just as real.
Richard Kinch
Michael Bandfield
patronize them, but in this case I just can't pass up the opportunity to
debunk it.
My son has spent the last two summers working with NASA (this summer on
the 96 Mars Mission - Global Surveyor and last summer in the NASA Ames
coatings division). The latter has info at the following web pages:
http://ccf.arc.nasa.gov/stm/amesn03.html#mat2
http://ctoserver.arc.nasa.gov/pccm.html
C9 (and another I can't remember) are the flexible coatings used on the bay
doors which would be quite inappropriate for a RV. The following is Josh's
response to the ad.
"Hey dad-
Nothing like that at Ames, or anywhere for that matter. All that
coatings did was raise the emmissivity of the surface so that heat gained
by convection could be radiated out better and to seal the surface to
prevent hot air from leaking through. Their insulating capabilities were
not very good. They were not waterproof either."
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But, hey, if you are taking that MiniWinnie to the moon next weekend and
don't want to burn up in the atmosphere on your return, better to talk
with the folks at NASA.
--
Mike
R. Michael Lantz
>mla...@nwlink.com wrote:
>: A 15 mil thickness (three coats) can provide an R-20 to R-24 insulating
factor.
>
>Oh, puh-leeze. This is about as desirable as cold fusion and
room-temperature
>super-conductors. And just as real.
>
>Richard Kinch
I bet you think we will never walk on the moon, live in space or that
computers can talk or respond to voice commands. So what do you have on your
desk that you didn't have 20 years ago. Welcome to the 21st century. If you
don't believe in progress then use your computer for a boat anchor.
REALLY!!!!
Enjoy
Mike Lantz
R. Michael Lantz
Dear Mike,
It appears that we are talking apples and oranges. The information
from Ames on www does not include information relating to TEMP-COAT. Their
products are a different animal.
Yes, TEMP-COAT has been independently tested to determine the
equivalent R-20 factor. In fact, it seemed to work better than standard R-20
insulation. (Dow 5in.) TEMP-COAT has also be tested by numerous major
industrial companies prior to their ordering thousands of gallons and they
continue to order more TEMP-COAT product for multiple uses within their
companies.
The product has not been on the market all that long, but is now
starting to receive acceptance and is being used more and more every day. It
is only being sold to industry and manufacturers, who as noted before,
generally test it first, prior to ordering production quantities.
In the future, before you debunk something, you probably need more
information so you can be educated and correct in your position. I am glad
NASA doesn't debunk the idea that men can walk on the moon or live in space or
the Mars 96 mission. Gee, with that attitude your son would not have a job.
Without new ideas and an open mind to accept them we wouldn't be where we are
today.
Keep in mind:
THOSE WHO ATTEMPT THE ABSURD ACCOMPLISH THE IMPOSSIBLE.
Mike Lantz
Tim Nye
paint, one coat of which will provide the equivalent of R-20 resistance to
heat conduction.
>Dear Mike,
Independently tested by whom? What, *exactly*, were the test conditions?
Which ASTM standards were used?
>TEMP-COAT has also be tested by numerous major
>industrial companies prior to their ordering thousands of gallons and they
>continue to order more TEMP-COAT product for multiple uses within their
>companies.
Industrial companies use lots of things that are not practical or useful for
the average person.
> The product has not been on the market all that long, but is now
>starting to receive acceptance and is being used more and more every day. It
>is only being sold to industry and manufacturers, who as noted before,
>generally test it first, prior to ordering production quantities.
But for what applications?
> In the future, before you debunk something, you probably need more
>information so you can be educated and correct in your position. I am glad
I'd love to see more information on this stuff. Why don't you present
some. This stuff sounds like the heat transfer breakthrough of the
century. For instance:
Material R factor per inch
-------- -----------------
Fiberglas batts 5
Polystyrene foam 7
TEMP-COAT paint 1300 (assuming 15 mil thickness
provides R-20 resistance
to conduction)
Heck, a couple of coats of this stuff on the outside of a house should cut
the heating bills by half. Why limit it only to RV owners?
>NASA doesn't debunk the idea that men can walk on the moon or live in space or
>the Mars 96 mission. Gee, with that attitude your son would not have a job.
Careful Mike. Some people might get the idea that you are attacking the
messenger due to an inability to speak to the message.
>Without new ideas and an open mind to accept them we wouldn't be where we are
>today.
> Keep in mind:
> THOSE WHO ATTEMPT THE ABSURD ACCOMPLISH THE IMPOSSIBLE.
>Mike Lantz
...and only those with the most exquisite tastes were able to see the
Emperor's new clothes...
Tim