The Expanding World of Solar Box Cookers

Download or read book The Expanding World of Solar Box Cookers written by Barbara P. Kerr and published by Barbara P. Kerr. This book was released on 1991 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This definitive textbook deals with all aspects of solar box cookers. While it is a suitable reference for the experienced builder, it is widely used for technology transfer in Third World locations & is comprehensible by young students, housewives & those without a technical education. The emphasis is on inexpensive, locally available materials & handcraft methods. It covers principles & guidelines for designing your own solar box oven in the materials of your choice. Designing, building & using solar box devices for a variety of non-cooking purposes are discussed. Four different sets of plans for simple cardboard solar box cookers are included along with recipes & cooking strategies. It is an indispensable guide for those interested in serious solar cooking. "All those who build & use SBCs must read this book..."--Darwin O'Ryan Curtis. Call or write for information to order, Barbara Kerr, Post Office Box 576, Taylor, AZ 85939. Phone: 602-536-2269.