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joker



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 08, 05 12:02 pm    Post subject: solar oven Reply with quote
    

I just saw this on another site have a look might be worth giving a go

https://www.selfsufficientish.com/solaroven.htm

jema
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 08, 05 12:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Interesting. Possibly a bit bulky for the amount of viable use in the UK climate.

Does make me think though, what about using a crock pot/slo cooker in the greenhouse in summer? or even in its own mini greenhouse, with a mattblack metal floor on a peice of wood to insulate it.

joker



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 08, 05 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I was thinking more along the lines of hybridising the sloar oven with some of the ideas from the solar water heater E.G Plastic window ( conservetory roof type ) fibreglass insulation and metal or wooden boxes istead of cardboard

Now just trying to think of a way to control the tempreture some sort of vent should do the trick

Res



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 21, 05 6:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

It sounds worth a try, but I think the silver foil should be shinning side IN to reflect the heat back inwards to the pot Or am I reading it wrong.

I also think you could hybridise it with the "haybox cooker" which is straw lined.

selfsufficientish



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 01, 05 1:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Nev's (the writer of said article) has updated since then with a much better version. should be up soon.

Res



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 02, 05 9:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Thanks selfsufficientish,

I will look forward to reading that. It seems a great way of having hot meals on a day out or while camping, not to mention a little bit of fun cooking for free, as long as the sun holds out that is!!

Richard

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