How Do You Make Simple Solar Oven?
The heat of the sun powers a solar cooker. There are different types of solar cookers, but all work on the principle of capturing the sun’s heat and focusing it onto a cooking vessel filled with food. The solar oven need not be a complex configuration of hard-to-find materials; you can make a solar oven with a few basic items. Paint the exteriors of an aluminum pot and lid with black paint. The black paint will absorb the heat from the sun and expedite the cooking process. Allow the paint to dry completely. Clean the interior of the pot thoroughly. The size of the pot you use should correspond with the size of the inner tube. Car tire inner tubes range in size from 22 inches to 32 inches. The pot should fit easily into the center. The pot, with the lid on, should not exceed the height of the inflated inner tube. Determine the location for your solar oven. The location should have six to eight hours of full sun exposure. It should also be placed away from children’s play areas. Place th
