Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 I'm looking at build-your-own-solar-oven websites. All of them seem to call for aluminum foil for a reflector and plastic wrap to trap the heat and keep out dirt. I'm thinking the plastic wrap might offgass nasty things in 115* Phoenix heat - yes or no? What about aluminum foil, it doesn't touch the food so would it be a concern? Also, does anyone know how hot solar ovens tend to get, and would they get too hot for drying soaked nuts? Maybe since it is so hot here, just setting them outside in a protected place - hmmm, a closed pizza box to keep out bugs and dust? - would get them hot enough for drying purposes. After all, it's hitting over 105 most days, and you don't want them hotter than 150, right? ~ Carma ~ " Self-reliance is the antidote to institutional stupidity. " ~ Gatto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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