Home made solar oven cooks chicken.

Home made Solar oven cooks Chicken and potatoes in uk.

[@Javaman92]

A solar cooker is a great idea! The smile on your face when you opened the chicken, that was priceless. I'm still smiling myself now. :-) Making a cooker is on my to do list.

[@hermanlily1313]

Thanks Javaman! :-)

[@achsahkaleb4844]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I wil make one after Pesach.

[@Zephy-kun]

Awesome video. Late night journeys throughout youtube lead you to places.

[@MarkJones-ig5ui]

The look on your face when you opened it is priceless. That's how you know you love it.

[@patsyphillips89]

Thank you! Thoroughly enjoyed this. If it does that will in UK, it ought to be great in South Alabama, US. Am going to make a solar oven this week. You are inspiring.

[@AndyYungChow]

Having good insulation helps especially with random cloud cover. Most ppl forget that just like a fire ... , the ground will draw heat away

[@woozleluv1]

I just made one of those and I love it. I used a big Styrofoam cooler, set in a cardboard box with reflective insulating foil in side. Temp shot up to 220 in 15 minutes. cooked well. Thank you for sharing.

[@hermanlily1313]

That is fantastic! Well done! Get your friends to try and pass it on! Have fun and thank you for letting me know! :-)

[@estellebutler7601]

woozleluv1 i

[@gramgram1990]

woozleluv1 can u please tell me exactly how u made your solar oven???

Wonderful job, Chris!!!

[@hermanlily1313]

thank you Vânia

[@liveonthesun3368]

I have watched your video probably hundreds of times. I enjoyed everything about it 😊

[@hedgemcnorry9459]

thanks for posting, love seeing backyard experiments!

[@lauriereed4620]

Inspiring! We have plans to build a solar oven in the next couple of weeks and now I can't wait to cook in it.

[@c.a.bachhav409]

how simple is this man .no drama at all what others do. I like this experiment I m going to build 3 solar cooker.

[@TheGreatishe]

Thanks Chris, I have enjoyed watching this.

[@nogs22]

how cool is that...you've inspired me man

[@ha-y-in6938]

Thank you for sharing your solar oven. I have been playing with the design of one for my self. I will let you know when I completely build and cook something. Record it and upload.

[@wencyderek3854]

its a great video. thanks bro for saving the nature. good luck. GOD bless...

[@lilyh.3180]

Thank you for this video. You have such a great personality

[@lin-lin2439]

Thank you for shared the video🙏Your video is very worth it. 👍😊

[@AmorsAverageAdventures]

I love this! I also love how you're listening to Marina and the diamonds =)

[@rosewood513]

Wow that got hot. Some ready made ones only go to 200 degree F Great video I enjoyed watching you have a good time. Love that unit you made Thank you.

[@utubeaccess7]

I love this video man, thank you for posting it. Every part of it makes me happy. Cheers Brother.

[@hermanlily1313]

Thank you! your lovely comment made me! happy!. Stay happy and keep well brother! :-)

[@aragamitechdigitalltd831]

What a feel-good video! Cannot wait to try this out! Muchos thanks!

[@mrmshifan]

Thank you for sharing the video with us :) From Sri Lanka

[@thesupermom1975]

Nice set-up! I was steadily having to do Celsius to Fahrenheit conversions LOL. I feel like if you can thoroughly cook an entire meal in 3-4 hours in the UK in a solar oven, in Louisiana, we should be able to do the same in 50-60% of that time. It's nothing for temps here to get over 100 F for 6 hours at least a day so I imagine I could really get some solar cooking done here. This video has encouraged me to go forward with building my own. Thanks so much!

[@hermanlily1313]

thesupermom1975 Hi on a good day in London i cooked a chicken in 2h.30 mins crispy golden brown. In Louisiana you should have no problem! Go for it! I am here if you need help! :-)

[@thesupermom1975]

Nice! Thanks so much again. Keep up the great videos!

[@estefaniawalther2515]

wow amazing i love it i wish i could taste that chicken

[@glasserallen]

Wow you're quite the vision respectfully :-)

[@shivshakticlothhouse1234]

Excellent

[@heatherross706]

great everything except one little thing. do you know how cataracts are created? Lots of light in direct rays to eyes over a period of time. when you work with solar wear good sunglasses to protect your eyes

[@hermanlily1313]

Thanks Heather. yes i do. The most time i spend round the solar oven is when i make a video! the other times i just let the sun do its work!

[@shaanpatel7336]

You are a super nice man enjoy the rest of day and every day to come.

[@Scoutforlife]

I like yr style Chris. ive subbed you.

[@kierolina3922]

Super proud! ❤️

[@donervanchong4159]

Brilliant!!! ☺

[@liveonthesun3368]

Where is this man. I want to watch more videos of him. Love his way of presenting

[@smile_cheese]

Really cool. Thanks!

[@SoundMediaVibes]

Well done!

[@RimstarOrg]

Looks delicious! Bon appetit.

[@miriamyagud8805]

Nice one!

[@melissaallen3918]

Wow impressive!!! Have to do this. Save money and not heat up the house...plus the yummy eats. Well done!

[@hermanlily1313]

Thanks Melissa! :-)

[@Funkywallot]

Thats one freaky large chicken ! It looks rather a turkey

[@readingsbyrain4604]

I am so happy your oven worked so well :) I have wanted one of my own for some time.

[@hermanlily1313]

+Rain Goddess Not hard to make.You can even make them from a cardboard box! Any help needed just ask! :-)

[@readingsbyrain4604]

I would love some help please? I know I need something very reflective and glass as well as a box lol I am just not certain about the dimensions of these things.

[@hermanlily1313]

My one feeds a family of 4 or 5 haw many do you need to feed and where in the world are you? that effects the shape.

[@readingsbyrain4604]

I am in England and I would like to feed 4 to 5 also.

[@hermanlily1313]

That's great! yours will be the same as mine! I am in London. I will measure mine up and send you the details. Mine is made of 18mm plywood.the reflectors are mirror card from arts and crafts shops stuck to poster card with reflective tape.collect thick cardboard cut to shape to line the inside for insulation (at least 3 layers) Thick perspex for the top you can make a proper lid if you know any woodwork. if not you can try any way i can tell you how to do it! :-)

[@armingoulabert5227]

Good Video

[@CoolerBoxTV]

This is great staff my brother since we have a problem with electricity here your plan will work better ... thank you chief

[@CoolerBoxTV]

i need tips in how to make it i am from SA

[@hermanlily1313]

Cooler Box TV www.williamgbecker.com/MakeSolarOven.html

[@hermanlily1313]

Chris Munster use this as basic just add cardboard for insulation ( from boxes about 3 layers then cover with aleminium just make it deeper than you see in this design ! need any more help just ask p s look at the other comments! :-)

[@TechChannelADG]

Cooler Box TV Dude loud shedding

[@jerryarmstrong8640]

Having a super sun all year long here in Brazil we would roast that chicken easily! Gonna make that solar oven!

[@hermanlily1313]

Near the end, pour out the stock and it will go brown much faster! :-)

[@hermanlily1313]

Not a bad idea! But you have to find a really really old one made of wood and i only see them in antique shops now! I use reflectors because it takes a bigger slice of sun light 1 square M= 1Kw. Thanks K Price for the idea and the comment!

[@mountnman100]

Good show old chap.

[@jayangli]

Amazing

[@PRDreams]

I must try to built one!

[@pinsmith1040]

I have loved watching the way people cook this way yes I'm in the UK but it still can be done I like the idea of a greener life . understand it's not a all year round thing in the UK but we get great summers

[@sarahb.6549]

With more insulation on the outside of the box it would get even hotter i think

[@instrumentz990]

nice video :D

[@zahirbaksh6961]

amazing

[@danielmosen3149]

very cool man a must know

[@vibuthan]

Awesome

[@johnmcglone4]

If you want to get your oven up quick use a fresnel lens focused by hand on a crock pot or cast steel dutch oven. This will jack your temperatures hundreds in minutes! You must be very careful to keep your focal point on the thermal mass and not on your oven sides, etc. Once you have the temp up in a few moments then that temp will be easily maintained by your current set up.

[@larryparis925]

So cool. Thanks for sharing. Larry, Taiwan

[@hermanlily1313]

Thanks Larry! :-)

[@bcmasur]

good job sir

[@estellebutler7601]

I love this. Ty

[@hermanlily1313]

Your welcome Estelle. :-)

[@SexyBunny5576]

WOW so clever who needs a BBQ when you can cook from the Sun. I WANT ONE!! LOVE IT. HAHAHA XXXX

[@hermanlily1313]

Thank you Miss stone :-)

[@swizzybri7129]

marina and the diamonds in the background at 3:33 omg

[@sylvi1132]

woww!! that was cool!!!! ;)

[@hermanlily1313]

Thank you, Silvi! :-)

[@youtalktoomuch1999]

Nice

[@fatass3273]

Sunny day in UK?Wow,that's the miracle....

[@paulwood4769]

brilliant

[@sosteve9113]

awesome my friend atb steve

[@therealMelB]

i am so doing this! its been over 110 for 2 wks now...i bet i can probably get it pressurized in this heat! Hahaha

[@hermanlily1313]

Go for it Mary! :-)

[@ajseelen1]

That's awesome! Where about are you in the UK. I recently moved here from California and am about an hour north of Manchester. I know it tends to be sunnier and warmer in the south, but not sure how well one of these would work in my area.

[@l.p.boudreaux1548]

great job! how come guys dont tell the most impt part? what was the final temp before taking the food out of the oven???? LOL

[@hermanlily1313]

Hi and Thank you LoLo Sunshine. in the video, there is a clip where I say and show the thermometer at 160c it was a cloudy day so when a cloud passed over it fell slowly to about 150c till the sun would show and the temp would return back to 160c since then' I pour out the stock after 2 hours then that allows the chicken to go golden brown! :-)

[@hermanlily1313]

Hi Mark! Yes i do love it!!! I just got an old satellite dish twice the size of my old one hope to do some tests with it soon! Thanks for the comment! Have a great weekend! :-)

[@smileey2611]

Thank you so much !!! My oven dont work and i meeded this.....u shoulda cut the chixken for us lol

[@hermanlily1313]

your welcome :-)

[@SuperPeoplevoice]

good job cheers

[@hermanlily1313]

Thank you!

[@QBallRacing]

maybe i missed it, butfor how long was the chicken in the owen???

[@wheeldood6130]

Yummmmaaayyyy Chris.

[@hermanlily1313]

Thanks Gulongrider! The mere fact you are standing under a transporter tells me we are kindred spirits! :-)

[@wheeldood6130]

Yep hehehee

[@pinsmith1040]

Please show me how to make a solor oven I have allways wanted one

[@celiahuling8024]

Thanks

[@Adrenolex]

youre a brave man having to rely on the sun for your food in the uk hehe

[@hermanlily1313]

Adrenolex The words sun and UK! are not normally used in the same sentence. :-) Lol

[@chrisevans5787]

hey a tip. get the plastic out of tge screen of a projection tv. place it over your cone thing amd i believe it would heat up fast plus way more heat. to fry with solar get large metal area and place tge plastic like a magnifying glass on one point. it will heat the hole metal.

[@hermanlily1313]

Hi Chris I have heard this suggestion before but it will not add more heat unless it is a greater surfice area than the reflecktors! It is good for a focussed point of light in a small area which is good for an expresso coffee but does little to roast a family meal! i have a screen from the tv and i found this to be the case. Thanks chris for the suggestion have fun with the experimenting! :-)

[@chrisevans5787]

Chris Munster so something ive done is false?

[@hermanlily1313]

No i just replied to what a think you ment. make a video showing your set up! i am on facebook group solar cooking UK join and contact me from there! It is not falce! we can try and prove one way or the other! :-)

[@hermanlily1313]

facebook.com/chris.ieronimou/videos/pcb.10154580857015423/10154580851010423/?type=3&theater

[@pinsmith1040]

Please make a video codec how you made the solor oven please

[@achsahkaleb4844]

Love the video. Pls show me how to build the solar oven and can I use Glas in stead of Perspex? From South Africa. Just preparing for when gas runs out in coronavirus lockdown. May Yehovah Tzevahot have mercy on us all. Shabbat Shalom

[@hermanlily1313]

Yes you can use glass but it needs to be toughened glass if you use perspex it needs to be at least 5mm. the box is 18mm plywood with cardboard insulation! Covered with aluminium foil.

[@achsahkaleb4844]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I will attempt one after Pesach

[@420Smokeapotamus]

Glad I live in Arizona... :p

[@hermanlily1313]

You are very lucky!!!! you can use a solar oven every day!!! :D

[@opposingsuns11]

That's awesome man! Did you use a fresnel lense?

[@hermanlily1313]

Thanks! No just used the reflectors.

[@opposingsuns11]

Ok. I am still learning about the different types of solar cookers.

[@johnrowley3049]

Hello Chris, I built a Solar Oven based on yours. I have used it two times. I would like to ask a few questions. I have a feeling I should have bigger reflectors they are not as big as you have and I would like to ask about the Angle I should have them at? I have them around 45 degree now and have a feeling it should be 22 degree. Both times the Chicken turn out very good but took 3 hours. yesterday I took the Oven to a Birthday Party at the Beach put two Chickens in, it took a very long time before the temp started to go up (around 1 1/2 hour) with the two chickens I started them around 9:30 am and at 12 noon I took them out and put them on the grill due to a lot of clouds and people wanted to eat, keep them on the grill maybe 30 min and check the meat temp it was at 170 degree. Well thank you so much for making the Video.

[@hermanlily1313]

John Rowley Hi John the trick with the reflectors is if you stand looking into the solar oven as if you was the sun! you should see most of all the black of the pot you have the food in.if you see anything else it is not hitting the right spot!grab the reflector and move them in or out till you see mostly the pot and then take note of the angle! the should optimize the performance! it should be about 2and a half hours to cook a chicken! bigger reflectors is a good idea. try that and let me know i am here if you need more help John! A point of interest. I got 190c (374f) last Saturday with a double glazed hatch!

[@hermanlily1313]

John Rowley 45 Degrees is too much it 30 is better!

[@johnrowley3049]

thank you so much for your advice, I will make the changes and let you know. by the way I am in Davao City, Philippines Latitude: 7° 04' North

[@charronfamilyconnect]

Cool, What is the maximum temperature you can reach in your solar oven? Did you insulate the walls with wool or fiber glass insulation? What is that piece you placed on the top of the glass? Is it some kind of reflector lens? Thanks!

[@hermanlily1313]

Hi B Charron The box is plywood it is insulated with cardboard covered with aluminium foil. the top is perspexs ( plastic ) Highest tempriture i got so far was 174c / 345.2 f and that was in England London! Have Fun! B Charron

[@charronfamilyconnect]

Chris Munster Thats cool! Thanks for the reply! Is there some specs or guides online on how to build one like yours? What is a per specs for example? I never heard of that. Have you ever heard of Fresnell lens? It is suppose to be very powerful lens. Thanks again!

[@hermanlily1313]

i have no plans for the oven! The top is Plexiglass.just look at the prepotions of mine! You need enough space for the light to reflect all round the cooking pot! and take the average angle of the summer and winter sun in your part of the world!

[@hermanlily1313]

Max was 173 C insulated with cardboard the top was perspex!

[@jeffreyweeks9144]

In the title post the instructions on how to make the oven, please! I need one where i will not have to heat my house up in the spring through the fall. Thanks!

[@LewisGandy]

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[@ingcaro]

hello Chris , what insulated material did you used betwen the walls of your oven?

[@hermanlily1313]

I used Cardboard! the corrugated kind, with lots of layers. :-)

[@hermanlily1313]

Go for it Laurie!!!! if you need any help or advice i am here!!! it is great fun and addictive! have a good night :-)

[@Lizfan2]

Can you make a video on how to cook just the chicken drumsticks in a solar oven?

[@hermanlily1313]

Same way! no veg. baste with oil or marinade! Less time needed and turn them over half way!

[@waldensun9818]

Hey dude nice video but how long and how much do you think would cost to build on of those box oven? Thanks :)

[@hermanlily1313]

Less than £100 Much less if you keep your eyes open :-)

[@waldensun9818]

Chris Munster oh ok thanks cause i was thinking of building 1 :)

[@sossougadosse9822]

Fine, NGO: ADET is with you

[@valq10]

What temp. was it that day though? Would like to try this but not sure how regularly it would work year round in the UK...?

[@hermanlily1313]

The better the insulation the more irrelevant is the temperature. With my home made solar oven i have got to 150c in February! Its more important how clear the sky is rather what the temp is! Good Luck :-)

[@valq10]

Ooh okay, yeh i suppose wind affects a lot of how we feel the temperature to be so the cooker isn't as affected by that - will make sure to try it on a cloud-free day then! thanks :)

[@hermanlily1313]

I have got 150 c on a very cold February!

[@cruelladevil2847]

Omg I thought it said "cooks children " but anyway was great tot urial

[@hermanlily1313]

It was cooked! Since then I have learned that you need to pour the stock out after about 2 hours and that lets It roast, rather than steam!

[@badijan]

Q? Does a reflector realy maters? Will it increase the heat? Or not that much?

[@hermanlily1313]

it matters a lot! it only goes about 95c here in London without the reflector! with it i get around 175c

[@davidsandomirsky1196]

Chris Munster 175c - it's great! Yesterday I baked bread with 160-170с! Where can I buy such reflector and how much it costs?

[@hermanlily1313]

David Sandomirsky I got mine from an art shop it is cardboard with a mirror finish on one side.I got 4 of them and i taped it on some thicker card or banner card.look at the angle of mine in the video and copy it . The cost is around 12 us dollars

[@hermanlily1313]

Thanks Mountnman100 :-)

[@heathermccully4653]

Do you have a video or instructions on how you made that?

[@hermanlily1313]

+TheTankiCOC Yas it was but now what i do is pour out the stock and make gravy or soup. put the chicken back in the soler oven and it will go brown all over.

[@henryfouche7832]

Why are the chickens always bigger in the UK??

[@mariusneumayer4419]

How long did you keep it in the sun?

[@hermanlily1313]

3h 20 mins but it was half cloud half sun. on a good day it would take much less and it was done in the uk!

[@mariusneumayer4419]

Thank you

[@adrianmadden]

You look familiar..........I'm sure we have met before !!!!

[@hermanlily1313]

I would like to mirror the same feeling about you too!!!!!

[@ammarasaeed996]

Please Shear video how can I made this oven in home

[@donhoffman5295]

How long did that take to cook?

[@hermanlily1313]

Hi Don it took about three and a half hours but it was not a very nice day!

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

how's it holding up with use?

[@hermanlily1313]

I am still using it! it works even better after I made a propper lid.

[@jenniferlynn8817]

Hi hunny where did u get cooking pot from please

[@hermanlily1313]

Hi Jennifer! The pot is 2 deep baking pans/trays one on top of each other.I got mine from a bricabrak shop .The box is fairly easy if you are good with your hands or know basic wood craft you need a saw a plain drill and screw driver! :-)

[@hermanlily1313]

lol, you can try it with cardboard scissors first to get the hang of it, it will still cook very well! once you got how it works you can then worry about making it with wood! are you in the UK? you can join our facebook page Solar cooking UK lots of help there! have a lovely Sunday Jennifer! :-)

[@okryt2151]

hard times lol

[@webbwalle]

Chicken?

[@ango3000]

did you use tin foil?

[@hermanlily1313]

Aluminium foil for the inside of the box and mirror card from arts and craft shops for the reflectors. :-)

[@davidsandomirsky1196]

Do you have sun in UK ? :))

[@hermanlily1313]

Not too much i have to show a video of the sun to my kids so they will recognize it if they ever see it! lol