Funky DIY SOLAR DEHYDRATOR - Basics explained & why you can make one too!

A funky-looking DIY Solar Dehydrator. Proudly made in New-Zealand using only recycled and salvaged materials. Sharing how we made this solar dehydrator and some of the ideas behind it.
Sorry! No footage of the building process as I forgot to film that... Have to get used to actually recording things that we do...
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Elements of Resilience is based in Aotearoa New Zealand (Te Tauihu; Top of the South Island)
We focus on growing food, permaculture principles, food forests, nursery work (New Zealand natives, edible and medicinal plants) and DIY projects. All with a strong emphasis on New Zealand-specific circumstances.
Oh, and don’t forget: sharing all the mistakes and fails we make whilst working towards a wee bit more resilience in our lives.
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[@teamgibson329]

When I was watching the other video I was immediately fascinated by the solar dehydrator so I'm glad you dedicated a whole video to this! It's beautiful and I love how you used all the reclaimed materials to make it! I can't wait to hear about all the things you're able to dry in there! Thank you for sharing!

[@edibleacres]

Really neat design here!

[@ElementsOfResilience]

Thanks. I would say it scores more points on the beauty aspect than actually reaching high temperatures... Nonetheless, it works and you've got to start somewhere!

[@jsdk84]

Nice design. I am currently working on a dehydrator myself. Using an old fish tank.

[@ElementsOfResilience]

That sounds interesting! I'd be keen to see it when it's done (or the work in progress) if you were planning to upload a video of it?

[@user-uj4uj2wz2f]

What about exaust

[@ElementsOfResilience]

Hi Abid, do you mean how the air exists the solar dehydrator? In that case, I talk about the air-flow design from about 4:00 onward. The cold air enters on the bottom, heats up and rises, and exits on the back end through the mesh cloth! Hope that answers your question.