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[[File:Copenhagen_Solar_Cooker_Light_016.jpg|thumb|300px|The Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light]] |
[[File:Copenhagen_Solar_Cooker_Light_016.jpg|thumb|300px|The Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light]] |
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− | The '''Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light''' is a small, compact, inexpensive solar panel cooker made from durable, reflective vinyl covered panels |
+ | The '''Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light''' is a small, compact, inexpensive solar panel cooker made from durable, reflective vinyl covered panels . The cooker is also available as an easily assembled kit containing four flexible vinyl panels, 4 clips and 2 base plates and a sturdy bootlace from [[Sharon Clausson]]. The panels are held between the base plates with the bootlace threaded through holes in corners, and clip to each other to create the panel cooker shape. (Note: The vinyl panels are no longer offered from Ikea, however as of May 2013, Sharon still has kits available.) |
− | Because the cooker is held only with clips and a |
+ | Because the cooker is held only with clips and a sturdy bootlace, disassembly is easy. The panels then stack neatly, making this cooker quite portable. |
− | The designer states that the curved shape of the cooker is more stable than typical panel cookers in windy conditions. For best results, the cooker is meant to be used with a dark [[pot]] with a glass cover, |
+ | The designer states that the curved shape of the cooker is more stable than typical panel cookers in windy conditions. For best results, the cooker is meant to be used with a dark [[pot]] with a glass cover, to reach temperatures of 300°F to 375F. An oven bag can be used around pan in cold weather. |
− | The panels can also be laid flat for use as place mats. |
+ | The panels can also be laid flat for use as place mats. Sit a lantern inside to reflect more light at night. |
To purchase a kit, $33 US, contact [[Sharon Clausson]]. |
To purchase a kit, $33 US, contact [[Sharon Clausson]]. |
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*Weight: 21 oz.<br /> |
*Weight: 21 oz.<br /> |
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− | *Dimensions ( |
+ | *Dimensions (unassembled): 15"x15"x1" |
==Cardboard base variation== |
==Cardboard base variation== |
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adjustability as well as its amazing cooking power despite its small size. |
adjustability as well as its amazing cooking power despite its small size. |
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The inventor, Sharon Clausson, did a wonderful job with the cooker design. In |
The inventor, Sharon Clausson, did a wonderful job with the cooker design. In |
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− | this writeup, I would like to introduce an alternate |
+ | [[Media:Copenhagen_Solar_Cooker_Light_-_Alternate_Base.pdf|this writeup]], I would like to introduce an alternate base plate, which |
− | will result in an |
+ | will result in an improvement to the cooker’s assembly time from 15 minutes to |
a minute and disassembly to less than 10 seconds. With this alternate base |
a minute and disassembly to less than 10 seconds. With this alternate base |
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plate, there is no more worry of the bolt or nut getting lost when you bring your |
plate, there is no more worry of the bolt or nut getting lost when you bring your |
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Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light with you on your next hiking or camping trip. |
Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light with you on your next hiking or camping trip. |
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− | The plan and the construction steps for the alternate base plate are provided |
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− | in the following pages. I hope that this very simple alternate base plate, which |
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− | you can easily make at home, using cardboard from an old box and some cord, |
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− | will become a useful addition to your Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light. |
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[[Media:Copenhagen_Solar_Cooker_Light_-_Alternate_Base.pdf|Instructions for building this cooker with a cardboard base]] |
[[Media:Copenhagen_Solar_Cooker_Light_-_Alternate_Base.pdf|Instructions for building this cooker with a cardboard base]] |
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+ | ==Audio and video== |
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+ | [[File:Copenhagen Solar Cooker - Assembly and Setup|none|400px]] |
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==Images== |
==Images== |
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Copenhagen Solar Cooker variations 11-11.jpg .jpg |
Copenhagen Solar Cooker variations 11-11.jpg .jpg |
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+ | ==The Purple Fig variation== |
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+ | [[File:Purple_Fig_Solar_Cooker.jpg|thumb|300px|Purple Fig Solar Cooker.]] |
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+ | [[Sharon Clausson]] has made available instructions for making this inexpensive (less than $5 USD) version of the Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light. It can be found at [http://www.instructables.com/id/Purple-Fig-Solar-Cooker/?ALLSTEPS Purple Fig Solar Cooker] |
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+ | *[[Media:How_to_teach.pdf|Make a $5 Solar Cooker]] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Sharon Clausson]] |
*[[Sharon Clausson]] |
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+ | ==External links== |
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+ | *[http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70151712/?query=701.517.12 Buy the reflective panels from Ikea] |
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+ | *Buy the kit: |
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+ | **http://www.solarcooker-at-cantinawest.com |
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+ | **[http://www.sclaustoys.com/SolarOven.html http://www.sclaustoys.com/Solar Oven.html] |
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+ | **http://www.ebay.com/itm/Copenhagen-Solar-Cooker-Light-21oz-Camp-Home-Survival-/350375271479 |
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+ | *[http://www.instructables.com/id/Purple-Fig-Solar-Cooker/?ALLSTEPS Purple Fig Solar Cooker] |
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==Contact== |
==Contact== |
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− | See |
+ | {{See|Sharon Clausson}} |
[[Category:Solar panel cooker designs]] |
[[Category:Solar panel cooker designs]] |
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[[Category:Solar cooker designs]] |
[[Category:Solar cooker designs]] |
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+ | [[Category:Solar cooker plans]] |
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+ | [[Category:Solar panel cooker plans]] |
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+ | [[Category:Featured articles]] |
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+ | [[Category:Manufacturers and vendors]] |
Revision as of 01:15, 1 April 2014
Last edited: 30 June 2012
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The Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light is a small, compact, inexpensive solar panel cooker made from durable, reflective vinyl covered panels . The cooker is also available as an easily assembled kit containing four flexible vinyl panels, 4 clips and 2 base plates and a sturdy bootlace from Sharon Clausson. The panels are held between the base plates with the bootlace threaded through holes in corners, and clip to each other to create the panel cooker shape. (Note: The vinyl panels are no longer offered from Ikea, however as of May 2013, Sharon still has kits available.)
Because the cooker is held only with clips and a sturdy bootlace, disassembly is easy. The panels then stack neatly, making this cooker quite portable.
The designer states that the curved shape of the cooker is more stable than typical panel cookers in windy conditions. For best results, the cooker is meant to be used with a dark pot with a glass cover, to reach temperatures of 300°F to 375F. An oven bag can be used around pan in cold weather.
The panels can also be laid flat for use as place mats. Sit a lantern inside to reflect more light at night.
To purchase a kit, $33 US, contact Sharon Clausson.
- Weight: 21 oz.
- Dimensions (unassembled): 15"x15"x1"
Cardboard base variation
Teong Tan writes:
I consider the Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light as one of the best simple solar cooker designs that I have come across. I admire its simplicity, compactness, adjustability as well as its amazing cooking power despite its small size. The inventor, Sharon Clausson, did a wonderful job with the cooker design. In this writeup, I would like to introduce an alternate base plate, which will result in an improvement to the cooker’s assembly time from 15 minutes to a minute and disassembly to less than 10 seconds. With this alternate base plate, there is no more worry of the bolt or nut getting lost when you bring your Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light with you on your next hiking or camping trip.
Instructions for building this cooker with a cardboard base
Audio and video
Images
The Purple Fig variation
Sharon Clausson has made available instructions for making this inexpensive (less than $5 USD) version of the Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light. It can be found at Purple Fig Solar Cooker
See also
External links
Contact
- See Sharon Clausson.Sharon Clausson