How to make a Solar oven, does it work in Europe? Off grid, free energy, cook for free.

Do Solar ovens work in European countries ? I decided to make one and see if I could cook anything in it here in Northern France. My oven has the basic design as Desertsun02's oven with the exceptions that mine has an adjustable mirror, metal bars that raise the pans off the base and double glazing glass units as well as being a lot smaller overall. But a thank you to him nonetheless. Here’s a link to his video.....
• DIY Advanced Solar Ove...
This video only covers the build process and I will be posting a video dedicated to just testing it soon as well as future updates of what’s possible at different temperatures according to the different times of the year.
Cutting list. This is good for 2 x 20cm pans (non plastic handles)
ALL IN MILLIMETERS
All my panels except the inner base are made from 18mm thick wood.
Base. 650x 344. 1 off
Outsides. 200 x 326. 2 off
Insides. 200 x 250. 2 off
Inside back 200 x 534. 1 off
Outside back. 196 x 614. 1 off
Front fillers. 164 x 40. 2 off
Upper L & R filler. 308 x 40. 2 off
Lower L & R filler 308 x 40. 2 off
Handle support 650 x 50. 1 off
Base supports L & R 250 x 40. 2 off
Base supports F & B. 462 x 40. 2 off
Inner base (thin) 534 x 250. 1 off
Glass to fit..... single or double glazing.
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[@mcanultymichelle]

You are a good man giving credit where credit is dew.

[@Know-Expert]

Thank you Michelle, I always give a mention to the people who take the time to make videos and inspire me with their creations, I also subscribe to their channels to give them support as a thank you. Know Expert

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

My dad built a parabolic type oven out of hardboard and foil tape, coincidentally tried it out in south of France on oliday. Frankfurters took an hour to get luke warm, and that's all we ever ate on camping trips anyway so total success really.

[@Know-Expert]

Mmmm Luke warm frankfurters, when we were on oliday we used to dreeeeam of Luke warm frankfurters.... yep, total success. I’ve had it up to 105 c but I’m thinking of doing a complete re design building a new one and turning this into a water heater..... (or selling it)

[@DecarloRW]

Good build, I'm going to make a suggestion, take advantage of heat transfer through conduction by using black painted 1/4" steel sheets for your sides and base since metal absorbs more heat than wood. Heat transfer through radiation and convection will work themselves out.

[@Know-Expert]

Thank you Romon, I actually did exactly that after someone gave me some stainless steel a couple of months after I finished the video and you’re right it works a treat…..

[@DecarloRW]

@@Know-Expert goodstuff

[@Know-Expert]

@@DecarloRW Thank you very much.

[@shannonjensen3855]

I had so much fun watching you put this together! I’m hoping to give this a try as well. Thank you for being so inspiring… And can I have your accent?!

[@Know-Expert]

Wow, thank you so much for that wonderful comment. It makes me feel great to know that my time and effort is appreciated even by people I’ve never met….. oh and as for the accent….. go to greater Manchester UK somebody will sell you one………….

[@thornwarbler]

Cracking job mate..........Cheers

[@Know-Expert]

Glad you like it. I’ve been trying it out over the last few days and a new video will show my attempts very soon. Thanks for watching.

[@RedNBlu2]

I like the modifications!

[@Know-Expert]

Thank you very much Steve

[@robertrook2714]

Awesome job true craftsmanship

[@Know-Expert]

Thank you very much Robert glad you like it

[@tonijones1448]

That is a very nice oven. Wish I had one,

[@Know-Expert]

Thank you very much Toni. I made some more baked potatoes in it yesterday….. delicious! There are a couple of other videos of me cooking with it, oh and there is a cutting list of parts in the description if you decide to make one. Know Expert

[@novasuper3970]

For @donnanorth7324, the reason to lift all that is to retain HEAT when opening the oven, with TOP lid, all heat would ESCAPE on first opening. For @Know-Expert, can you comment on type of glass used? is it Tempered glass? or heat-resistant?

[@dennisreid4428]

Tip! Use Fire Mate or similar,can be used for temperatures exceeding over 125 degrees Celsius

[@patriciadolbleskin2748]

You're just brillant 🤗🤗😉

[@Know-Expert]

Such a nice comment, thanks, it made my day….. 😊

[@GlynisDance]

Very nice woodworking. But "Does it work in Europe?" - we still don't know. I wonder if more reflectors might be better, for our less sunny climate.

[@Know-Expert]

Hi Glynis. If you want to see it working in Europe take a look at my other video called cooking with a solar oven in Europe. I’m thinking about making another solar oven with more mirrors and a few other upgrades. A few other projects to finish first though….. thanks for watching and commenting… Know Expert

[@GlynisDance]

@@Know-Expert Thanks, I watched it :)

[@Know-Expert]

Oh I’m glad you watched it, I’m hoping the weather will be nice enough for me to use it during my holidays in a few weeks. I’ll make a couple more videos for my channel and then enjoy what I make…… Fondant au chocolat ( soft centered chocolate cake) and probably king prawns and mushrooms in garlic and tomato sauce…. Mmmm

[@SolarCookingGermany]

That oven would work in Germany, but only in summer and only for cooking. I also started with ovens like this, but if you seriously want to use the sun for cooking you need something bigger. My current setup can reach up to 200°C on hot days which means I can roast and bake, with less sunshine or in winter I'm still able to boil water, cook soups, stews etc.

[@Know-Expert]

It’s true that it could use a few tweaks to get more out of it but for what I use it for its great. 200c though wow that’s impressive the most I managed with this one is 106. I’ll check out your channel. Thanks.

[@SolarCookingGermany]

@@Know-Expert I like to have a litttle extra power, just to be on the safe side. It's frustrating if you prepare a meal and then it won't cook properly or takes forever when people are hungry 😄

[@davidbutler1825]

I have double glazing on my windows in my home, and I've noticed that it really gives some weird light refraction sometimes. Like when I try to shine a flashlight through a window. I think the insulation offered by the double glazing could be good, but I think the sun's rays would more easily penetrate a single layer of glass. Just a possibility to think about.

[@juliandarch9278]

You forgot panel ovens, you can make one out of a car sunscreen and will hit 60° in clear sun. Perfect for slow cooking

[@dennisreid4428]

Eagle Eye spotted that the guide bar wasn't clamped down properly on your first cut!

[@Know-Expert]

Mmm trust you to notice.... ha ha

[@Dakshayini-vy8jo]

Sir which glass you have used so that it can withstand the temperature

[@donnanorth7324]

I'd start the design from scratch. Why lift all that wood and insulation? Make a lid with metal sides and glass front and top that pivots within the wood and insulation box. The box could be the bottom half of a Yeti.

[@Know-Expert]

I’m just following Desertsun02s design and to be honest it works great, It’s so easy to place and remove 2 steaming hot pans. I’m really looking forward to seeing your design from scratch, let me know when you’ve done it please.

[@elihouser7202]

Hi Sir do you have the plans that you use In the video ?

[@Know-Expert]

Hello Eli, if you look in the description below the video and click 'see more' you should find a cutting list. The only drawing I have is my original, sorry, but should you need help just go to 'Noah X Pert' on Facebook and message me. I’ll try my best to help. Thanks for watching and if you haven’t done already please subscribe it really helps my channel……. Thanks…… Know Expert

[@Know-Expert]

If you are a subscriber and want to know more, visit Noah X Pert On Facebook and request friend. I’ll try and answer questions that are too long for the comments section here. Know Expert.

[@ashwinpatel7410]

What is the maximum temperature reached?

[@Know-Expert]

Hello Ashwin, I’m waiting for summer to start using it again. I finished making it in September and even though we had a couple of hot days I only managed to get it to 101 deg C. Since then I have added steel plates in the sides back and bottom and this summer I hope to get it above that. Bear in mind you only need to get something to 74 deg C (165 deg F) at its core temperature for a minimum of 2 minutes to kill any harmful bacteria (some foods need less) this info was taken from Foodsafety websites for America and UK. Happy cooking. Know Expert

[@ashwinpatel7410]

@@Know-Expert Thank you so much. I am thinking of making one. I have some modifications in mind. Will try (do not know when) but when I do and get higher temperature, will be happy to share with you. Will be in touch. Thanks again.

[@Know-Expert]

@@ashwinpatel7410 I look forward to hearing about your build….. if you need more information go to Facebook and friend me at Noah X Pert…. Good luck….. Know Expert

[@Know-Expert]

Yeah it’s a scam…….. you got me, well done. Ooh I’m so depressed now I got found out……. Booo ooh…. Fuck off Sunnygunz, let’s see you make something and the a second video showing how it works….. or didn’t you see that video, no?

[@sunnygunz]

Everyone spends a hour showing the build but not showing if it actually work....scam

[@SolarCookingGermany]

Well I show it, I use them a lot actually.

[@mikefeddersen2476]

You've ruined a great job with that crappy music. Maybe just talk through the video.

[@MyRadiantMorning]

This looks a lot like the other guy's. I built it last year but the temperature never exceeded 150 degrees

[@Know-Expert]

Hi Jimmy. I managed to get mine to 100°c last year but this year the weather has been terrible and so it’s stayed in storage. I’m hoping the weather gets better before the end of my holiday so I can get cooking. Since the video I have fitted steel plates inside and painted them black. I hope this will help retain the heat ….. we’ll see…… thanks for watching