tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14703988818747593102024-03-05T20:16:42.224-06:00Colorado Bob's Solar Oven" The Maria Telkes "Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-30753710936438754892011-03-13T10:30:00.002-05:002011-03-13T10:43:38.220-05:00The Sendai Airport During the Great Quake & TsunamiThe Sendai, Japan Airport as the Tsunami waters flood the runways . Notice the survivors on the roof , what you don't see, is people running from the solar panels. After this terrible disaster, those solar panels are ready to make electricity again, once the system has been inspected for damage. No one will be spending time and money pumping sea water on them, so they don't explode. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzcwKoZlWauhtp0EH3rzYk_1Xj1Hs9YjTOwVFkU8U9SAbV9IhcvbHqfScnHsh76jLQjM4qqd2yFcmm4obX6m8pfBryqDyv_mdJYrPoAFs5Uk_fK69Qo-glm6OWzA8Neds6So__kvwQktA/s1600/Picture+63.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzcwKoZlWauhtp0EH3rzYk_1Xj1Hs9YjTOwVFkU8U9SAbV9IhcvbHqfScnHsh76jLQjM4qqd2yFcmm4obX6m8pfBryqDyv_mdJYrPoAFs5Uk_fK69Qo-glm6OWzA8Neds6So__kvwQktA/s400/Picture+63.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583587546815827682" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-77697788927177232472010-07-14T06:27:00.006-05:002010-07-14T11:39:53.414-05:00How to Assemble the Maria Telkes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWgahKVtBQ9zpmkk1C97yleCOAa8GEqmNUXaK8-Umy94SQAwZ5433DLFzGXx-AekLfMy6dCxihApq0yf5lBsb6EysxHDZGOIdMKmfOA5v8I0z2g41CL6TmMpkaJ21XOkbEmf-tSqUnf8/s1600/IMG_1162.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWgahKVtBQ9zpmkk1C97yleCOAa8GEqmNUXaK8-Umy94SQAwZ5433DLFzGXx-AekLfMy6dCxihApq0yf5lBsb6EysxHDZGOIdMKmfOA5v8I0z2g41CL6TmMpkaJ21XOkbEmf-tSqUnf8/s400/IMG_1162.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493727440826282978" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">The Maria Telkes with out her "Bonnet", or reflectors. <br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Directions on putting Maria together</span><br /> Hello whoever you are , I'm going to walk you through getting this solar oven unpacked, and set-up to cook with. First off there are parts inside the oven you will need to assemble the "Bonnet", so get everything out of her, once you have removed the packing wrap and tape. In addition, I have included a couple of tools on the skid help you do the step-up. A hammer to take the skid apart, and a pair of adjustable pliers to get the wheels back on. Start by getting all the parts off the skid , don't over look to the two bundles of support rods that are taped on each side of the skid.<br /><br />This what she looks like with the that step done -<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8Hk0XoIyyWVYQCsjbARISU_8NCMQ8ZyTMWroCjC3khn1WodMSBIyxreQ7chuco6y_3n4mkwdPS8FiBJXk21pY4PGs86Le5-ym7cb9tnztcsiwHx4qoN_e2wE0PIAPmBRW2QAfb8KCtY/s1600/IMG_1460_1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8Hk0XoIyyWVYQCsjbARISU_8NCMQ8ZyTMWroCjC3khn1WodMSBIyxreQ7chuco6y_3n4mkwdPS8FiBJXk21pY4PGs86Le5-ym7cb9tnztcsiwHx4qoN_e2wE0PIAPmBRW2QAfb8KCtY/s400/IMG_1460_1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493733362413474098" /></a><br /><br />Be sure that the oven is up off the ground at least 14 inches in the rear, so you can get the wheels back on. Remove the nuts off the axles , and the small steel spacer on the axles, and slide the 2 wooden skid rails off the axle. You can now mount the wheels on the axle in this order :<br /> 2 flat washers, the wheel, 1 flat washer, the lock washer, and the nut. <br />The red object between the wheels is the brake, it looks like this :<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-4g2nMerfuX_FizOJ2byAkBcm5NG_4y9DmfEJl-nBob6EXhBK_eVdwxGiwvmNQGrKcOYbD98geJMYLsgdbT0mz0X_Zycrnqe5k4TW6vsZ4v-FDa2C0vdGYRMTnUuMKqFlDuNB2ifico/s1600/IMG_1457.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-4g2nMerfuX_FizOJ2byAkBcm5NG_4y9DmfEJl-nBob6EXhBK_eVdwxGiwvmNQGrKcOYbD98geJMYLsgdbT0mz0X_Zycrnqe5k4TW6vsZ4v-FDa2C0vdGYRMTnUuMKqFlDuNB2ifico/s400/IMG_1457.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493740649060414722" /></a><br /><br />With the brake on the wheel, and the tow bar all the way down on the ground, you can now begin to install the "Bonnet" parts. <br />There are 4 main reflector parts, and 8 support rods. These rods will allow 1 person to assemble the "Bonnet" alone, but having 2 people makes it much easier. <br /><br />There 4 four flanges around the glass seen here :<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmfOnX0kX8lTlhJQC_jXEMOzBOWIp9mwVm79RVblovg0cITB3ZJh62uWbrqY5YxS1TpTI0hndAxGmvD2rscnG3ba8IVrtB-IjEyJURavoITGkM3er0nKPCbWxHdlK6UexzR9PaXrBypU/s1600/IMG_1458.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmfOnX0kX8lTlhJQC_jXEMOzBOWIp9mwVm79RVblovg0cITB3ZJh62uWbrqY5YxS1TpTI0hndAxGmvD2rscnG3ba8IVrtB-IjEyJURavoITGkM3er0nKPCbWxHdlK6UexzR9PaXrBypU/s400/IMG_1458.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493747202244539634" /></a><br />These flanges can be removed, in order to take the glass out for cleaning, when necessary. <br />Each reflector has a flange that slips into the space between the glass flanges, and the oven case. This picture shows that using a sheet of paper :<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVeW54ojof1P6nkVMj-F7A5CzDfhiMI-F7oqMjTpJWz3z5UA2RWr14kIZjCzG6jL4PaLgtjfvPKKmE4VwN6nfzHymSZ4F0unVds6g2xOqN7UheMGbSZcuaVqgGK_6FX_GT2NXDY_uJpbI/s1600/IMG_1451.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVeW54ojof1P6nkVMj-F7A5CzDfhiMI-F7oqMjTpJWz3z5UA2RWr14kIZjCzG6jL4PaLgtjfvPKKmE4VwN6nfzHymSZ4F0unVds6g2xOqN7UheMGbSZcuaVqgGK_6FX_GT2NXDY_uJpbI/s400/IMG_1451.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493749377199026498" /></a><br />Notice the small "R" on the case, each side is marked , so the right side reflector, and the left side reflector get installed correctly. <br />Here are the 2 side reflectors they are taped over the glass during shipping :<br />Note the flanges running along the top, these side into the slot where the paper was in the picture above:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGj7W4PgIumOASxpl49wOa4sCcIfNreE2DUDvhZ5rJQnGR3eO0Pm-xa9U2WZaBdgmZ88bTOXguQUzjn_6ZEDfobSpivoJdR10c1AtyuN78lR1HRsPDHRE0g8cs_I0xdbY6FXqMWBqZ_fs/s1600/IMG_1168_1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGj7W4PgIumOASxpl49wOa4sCcIfNreE2DUDvhZ5rJQnGR3eO0Pm-xa9U2WZaBdgmZ88bTOXguQUzjn_6ZEDfobSpivoJdR10c1AtyuN78lR1HRsPDHRE0g8cs_I0xdbY6FXqMWBqZ_fs/s400/IMG_1168_1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493753690340121362" /></a><br /><br />Here are the top, and bottom reflectors, the top one has a black flange riveted along it's bottom at a right angle. This flange rests on the case of the oven when it's installed, it is the one on the right in this picture. Note the flanges running along the top, these side into the slot where the paper was in the picture above:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF7MN9tnDJ6hyphenhyphen9ntY03-N0eAiLrviy7GyFTbhReAP_aBgp7ipuO59QFuEwt4yrvDF9pUOrNi2w3flSqreOnlf68L7Ydaw5Gcfe4IzFk6Tdgm5MVDMkWwcdmK2MZuBd30-HJYWL31wP2ro/s1600/IMG_1167_1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF7MN9tnDJ6hyphenhyphen9ntY03-N0eAiLrviy7GyFTbhReAP_aBgp7ipuO59QFuEwt4yrvDF9pUOrNi2w3flSqreOnlf68L7Ydaw5Gcfe4IzFk6Tdgm5MVDMkWwcdmK2MZuBd30-HJYWL31wP2ro/s400/IMG_1167_1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493754757000209314" /></a><br /><br />Next install the "Bonnet" rods for the bottom . They are the set that doesn't have a "hooked" pair. There are 2 holes drilled in the bottom frame on each side for the long ones, and "loops" for the shorter set. Note the "loops" at the bottom of the oven case, and that the bends point to the center :<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRxrQX5zJjuENKzQDs1tfWS9_ShyFy8T9gt89_iFI8iPJ6FxYz0DlBKN2TvsaV5mciA3vzdepeTZOjWF9IT0-xGgUFXAA0N2gpptP-C3SOwwbAS1llcP746IdtEgie-28jXnqQCU3_7So/s1600/IMG_1456.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRxrQX5zJjuENKzQDs1tfWS9_ShyFy8T9gt89_iFI8iPJ6FxYz0DlBKN2TvsaV5mciA3vzdepeTZOjWF9IT0-xGgUFXAA0N2gpptP-C3SOwwbAS1llcP746IdtEgie-28jXnqQCU3_7So/s400/IMG_1456.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493762068253409026" /></a><br /><br />The "loops" on the "Bonnet" :<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7tENPFkwrBP39ye00E8y4iv6-lmjort5jAPaPkyKf7oVxY7n42FTm39-vHCKe7ks81lYbPLfQ3m04nxITHxKfahA-jmk_HvPxNfjZTxT0ohVAXo12NEq4YWR9u9CKONicHmSWY_4ngfg/s1600/IMG_1453.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7tENPFkwrBP39ye00E8y4iv6-lmjort5jAPaPkyKf7oVxY7n42FTm39-vHCKe7ks81lYbPLfQ3m04nxITHxKfahA-jmk_HvPxNfjZTxT0ohVAXo12NEq4YWR9u9CKONicHmSWY_4ngfg/s400/IMG_1453.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493763891314806258" /></a><br /><br />You are now ready install the bottom reflector on to the oven case. <br />Center the reflector flange on the case with the 2 sides folded in. Once you locate it , start one corner down into the slot, (Remember the paper from above ?) This can be worked down , but be patient it's a tight fit. Once the whole flange is seated, swing up the two center rods, and slip them into their "loops". This will support the bottom reflector, this what you're going for :<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5MbhK9uDFq6p816hq0TvXcEYewUZ19HgksltMKLh6xyV75Bvz3GxnVIcYm9lb3PUh_F-dz7uSGqAkQTLo-sr9wj7Fisc00oCV-V-P1PVvN4maHKcnYLhBgw4sLDn6DF8IA4uF3EbFW4/s1600/IMG_1454.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5MbhK9uDFq6p816hq0TvXcEYewUZ19HgksltMKLh6xyV75Bvz3GxnVIcYm9lb3PUh_F-dz7uSGqAkQTLo-sr9wj7Fisc00oCV-V-P1PVvN4maHKcnYLhBgw4sLDn6DF8IA4uF3EbFW4/s400/IMG_1454.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493768949461808050" /></a><br /><br />Next install the top reflector, (the one with the black flange) , using the 2 short rods that have "hooked" ends, these hooked ends clip onto the "Bonnet" , with "loop" ends just above the oven door . Again center the reflector left and right on the glass slot, and work one corner into the slot. The 2 long rods have wing nuts that thread into holes drilled the the side frames.<br /><br />Next install the "Target" in the bottom right corner of the glass. It is inside the oven with the pins used to fasten the reflectors in a plastic sack, it just slips under the glass flanges. This target tells you when the oven is pointing directly at the sun, the idea is not have any shadows at the base of the target :<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqLfx4-wL4pg0llQd6U10QQ6akKhT-8ohC8R25jmt7wvjcYWkeaMme7R1QC_0gj4G-RdpGx7bx5jUQ137r1T3vOReMwPzXn254di70J-BHnlA4h70jDA6CvWpL7MKvQlc5Cedq2hhS6Ao/s1600/IMG_1447.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqLfx4-wL4pg0llQd6U10QQ6akKhT-8ohC8R25jmt7wvjcYWkeaMme7R1QC_0gj4G-RdpGx7bx5jUQ137r1T3vOReMwPzXn254di70J-BHnlA4h70jDA6CvWpL7MKvQlc5Cedq2hhS6Ao/s400/IMG_1447.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493775225619032962" /></a><br /><br />You are now ready to install the sides. Right side in the right side, left in the left. Again center the reflector flange left and right in relation to the glass, and work one corner into the slot between the glass flange, and the oven case. There are 6 hinges on each side that pin the sides to the top and bottom , but only pin the top sets together as you mount each side. <br />This done so that if the parts aren't "centered" on each side, you can adjust their positions left and right. If every thing lines up, install the other 8 pins in the hinges. The "Bonnet" will now support itself, and the rods can be adjusted if need be. The 4 long rods stick into pockets on each triangle section of the "Bonnet". <br /><br />(These pins are inside the oven in a plastic sack.) <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL6aNNKKnyrhHlsnqLafhYt7lnyfgrrJOxQw3Tri4UPbvdSZFO7WAqX1SeLvtofwjMyGyVzLK7cJjI-VptjSGd3S2Pr7XwCoVGvO87-DMu3sF3Es-a6a15X0PChQyw6eL41IVB0VQhcho/s1600/IMG_1449.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL6aNNKKnyrhHlsnqLafhYt7lnyfgrrJOxQw3Tri4UPbvdSZFO7WAqX1SeLvtofwjMyGyVzLK7cJjI-VptjSGd3S2Pr7XwCoVGvO87-DMu3sF3Es-a6a15X0PChQyw6eL41IVB0VQhcho/s400/IMG_1449.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493780738105899698" /></a><br /><br />You'er just about done, now install the "bonnet clips". There 8 of them in that sack with the target, and pins. These just press down around the lip of the "Bonnet" where each section meets the next. The top "hooked" rods go over these clips. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdad-HkXnk0r5rEEAwqPhVdApd4JBD6vsFL986q_GPwLhNr1CJ7GZbJJzFWU56dWIDIGIhtfOyXfp3WLHwC6xbk8GP3kWU5FKXXHhZwQtwaofy7deImFVMGuG2WCn1MKlQ2b-mg6Und5A/s1600/IMG_1448.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdad-HkXnk0r5rEEAwqPhVdApd4JBD6vsFL986q_GPwLhNr1CJ7GZbJJzFWU56dWIDIGIhtfOyXfp3WLHwC6xbk8GP3kWU5FKXXHhZwQtwaofy7deImFVMGuG2WCn1MKlQ2b-mg6Und5A/s400/IMG_1448.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493785544528204050" /></a><br /><br />With the the clips and rods installed , the "Bonnet" will stand-up to wind pretty good, it can wheeled around from one location to the next, and it can be pointed way over without fear of it losing it's shape. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiaoStreqGMU0yRDPm5V1XPASB-LSwNXu62YOu-hU87vfjyBOb4_1EMdawgkL85lEdAwLfMwS-7ZJeh7TOfvgJabjqWQ4xMDeGdl3OHEW5pZwO0_IrgDnW1Zxu4Q99pX5aVNf5AkiwkEM/s1600/MVI_1221_0001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiaoStreqGMU0yRDPm5V1XPASB-LSwNXu62YOu-hU87vfjyBOb4_1EMdawgkL85lEdAwLfMwS-7ZJeh7TOfvgJabjqWQ4xMDeGdl3OHEW5pZwO0_IrgDnW1Zxu4Q99pX5aVNf5AkiwkEM/s400/MVI_1221_0001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493790286605790834" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Odds and ends</span><br />I have included a roll of reflective tape for repairs to the reflector. There's a couple of cooking pots inside along with the oven furniture & some thermometers. There are several racks and shelves that can be moved to various areas in the oven depending on what one is cooking. Remember the cleaner one keeps the glass, and reflector, the higher the temperature. <br /><br />The site has my email address, so if you need help, just tell me know.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-90167979267809949872010-07-09T01:05:00.003-05:002010-07-14T11:27:20.057-05:00Maria on the Skids<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFakEEjFbk0ibXSr3pDXe-8Gwhr7dCh1OuT8VThAJT2k5abeM3YCTeTi819zWXDAL3LvFwpSLrVhDDxppSc20owlULTDb4TRHIa9nhKCcNF6UyXtRvqZ7RjxUUi6j4YN8Cic3OX11NNY/s1600/IMG_1462.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFakEEjFbk0ibXSr3pDXe-8Gwhr7dCh1OuT8VThAJT2k5abeM3YCTeTi819zWXDAL3LvFwpSLrVhDDxppSc20owlULTDb4TRHIa9nhKCcNF6UyXtRvqZ7RjxUUi6j4YN8Cic3OX11NNY/s400/IMG_1462.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491786621567248162" /></a><br />Broke Maria down and put her on the skids for shipping . Writing up the instructions for how to assemble her, and will post it here, with pictures. Have that up in a day or two.<br /><br /> Maria with one of her new friends, Colton Carthel at the Breedlove Foods dock -<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKRGTVPFcDZULY2vDUTNnVeqSqlhtq38R_zoBPOahWl0hJi-HTVefol47oCQltSUG3zHFQWrrS1o_mnoXStV0R-eEckk3sFLA7uEXgHSRSTMvlm5BooBfKcJMTlHvoOcIDibl1gh-vqmI/s1600/IMG_1464.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKRGTVPFcDZULY2vDUTNnVeqSqlhtq38R_zoBPOahWl0hJi-HTVefol47oCQltSUG3zHFQWrrS1o_mnoXStV0R-eEckk3sFLA7uEXgHSRSTMvlm5BooBfKcJMTlHvoOcIDibl1gh-vqmI/s400/IMG_1464.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493797425988300658" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-9016803094647241692010-06-30T09:36:00.000-05:002010-06-30T09:37:02.741-05:00Donating Maria<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie7x7hyGHu1dCYFr5QRf5OJQNga9RH8TsTHVp_Lv-SqMBFbGaBbWAjQ2GiZ3bT-rHiaaVQysjLrpJsB8Kyfl2EaxqfKwNloDlOQhvLKAXZWqu7ZpmsxOmHlpi9XT0YQY_sEBNHS1G_IVU/s1600/1000X750.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie7x7hyGHu1dCYFr5QRf5OJQNga9RH8TsTHVp_Lv-SqMBFbGaBbWAjQ2GiZ3bT-rHiaaVQysjLrpJsB8Kyfl2EaxqfKwNloDlOQhvLKAXZWqu7ZpmsxOmHlpi9XT0YQY_sEBNHS1G_IVU/s400/1000X750.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488569627655020546" /></a><br />The " Maria Telkes " June 2010 <br /><br />When I started this project 13 months ago, my goal was always to pass her long to some group that could put her to good use. I have found that group , the good folks at <a href="http://www.breedlove.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=145">Breedlove Foods</a> <br />I have no idea exactly where she may go from here, but in the next week , I will spend getting her ready to ride in a shipping container . Like the rest of this site , I'll post the process of that here, as well as some background about Breedlove.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-69751437326154369852009-08-03T16:43:00.000-05:002009-08-03T18:04:26.053-05:00Gumbo & Apples<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cAKIOWdpMlE&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cAKIOWdpMlE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-9168125363517111452009-08-02T09:34:00.002-05:002009-08-02T10:04:37.463-05:00Sourdough BreadI baked a test loaf at home in a regular electric oven . 50 min. at 375 F degrees It was slightly under cooked. I then baked a smaller loaf in the Maria. for 2 hrs. 10 min. It was done. Next up, peppers in the sourdough. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/skfGR8HXEHA&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/skfGR8HXEHA&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-40474385822096954082009-07-30T16:48:00.001-05:002009-07-30T16:50:23.866-05:00Cooking Vegtable Beef Stew & Brown RiceThe clouds thickened up from 1:30 to about 4:00 pm. So the rice was under cooked just a bit. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ua8PZLvO9zU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ua8PZLvO9zU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-5289060131931164032009-07-27T22:41:00.003-05:002009-07-27T22:50:28.423-05:00Sourdough & Better Oven Furniture<span style="font-weight:bold;">I have started some <a href="http://www.sourdoughhome.com/startingastarter.html">Sourdough Starter</a></span><br /> And a short clip tweeking the oven furniture.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj06VJmKpqsW2HJTcft9iCQjueROH3OGqAHrL7tk8uIeCL9RnV3LVKo4wVOk95-RI_rHMq7geuFw3yN69SwKTRjCjNAdDuFkf-7-3rpvofV5m8HuZMSBDJ7T7pFTH_pUI2lZP5wIM8rMG4/s1600-h/IMG_1117.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj06VJmKpqsW2HJTcft9iCQjueROH3OGqAHrL7tk8uIeCL9RnV3LVKo4wVOk95-RI_rHMq7geuFw3yN69SwKTRjCjNAdDuFkf-7-3rpvofV5m8HuZMSBDJ7T7pFTH_pUI2lZP5wIM8rMG4/s400/IMG_1117.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363352242851070338" /></a><br />I like looking into the bonnets of these things. <br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TCW1PH-8BVc&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TCW1PH-8BVc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-46494444330923418612009-07-26T15:54:00.002-05:002009-07-26T16:13:48.414-05:00Saturday July 25th Tweeking & Cooking.<span style="font-weight:bold;">Tweeking</span><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JQ3YkTJ3lYM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JQ3YkTJ3lYM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cooking</span><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dSetGTnSFc0&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dSetGTnSFc0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />This was the largest amount of food by far that I have tried to cook. Our brisket was 14 lbs. <br />In all, nearly 30 lbs. of food and the associated water that goes with it. ( I had a gallon of water to cook the corn. That's 8.6 lbs, plus 10 apples, 18 ears of corn , plus maybe 2 lbs of peas with their water. )Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-34752794996313939692009-07-25T01:47:00.002-05:002009-07-25T02:00:34.713-05:00Tomorrow's menu at The Maria Telkes :<span style="font-weight:bold;">10 lb. brisket<br />Boiled corn on the cob<br />Purple eye peas with peppers, garlic, and onions.<br />Super thin corn bread with peppers<br />Baked apples with brown sugar & cinnamon<br />And iced spearmint lime aid. </span><br /><br />And here's the logo , it's going on the back of the bonnet. Along with the screen names, or first names of all the people who helped me build is " red pepper " .<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBmvlNTZpafJk2fHNlhWG2mqP60kZMwKG_cOi-UvuI-evbAFvGlV31RhhkGqHy4zc8NJs1ibGtBXze6Jx7IClpODfd1MccS2J-HFny2mEoeS835UutXXXeOuJUjalgh0zeVyOq0R8GfNk/s1600-h/Picture+85.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBmvlNTZpafJk2fHNlhWG2mqP60kZMwKG_cOi-UvuI-evbAFvGlV31RhhkGqHy4zc8NJs1ibGtBXze6Jx7IClpODfd1MccS2J-HFny2mEoeS835UutXXXeOuJUjalgh0zeVyOq0R8GfNk/s400/Picture+85.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362286478016219938" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-72397521317524712442009-07-21T17:29:00.001-05:002009-07-21T17:48:55.206-05:00Cooking<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jsF14_Vnv9Q&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jsF14_Vnv9Q&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/G8y4fnQznqU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/G8y4fnQznqU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-43093855801916008152009-07-20T18:45:00.002-05:002009-07-20T19:10:31.098-05:00Back to Back Days of 400 Plus Temps415 F yesterday, 405 F today .<br /><br />The first firing was 305 F , these improvements from that number are all due to me fixing bad design work and poor craftsmanship. There's another 70 degrees there in that puzzle pile, yet to capture.<br />Lots of clips of all this, but life has been hard lately , and I've been away from my Mac.<br /><br />Remember one thing, Maria Telkes took her oven to 437 F 50 years ago.<br /><br />Everything else has just been making pizza boxes into something useful.<br /><br />This thing is like owning a Double A Fuel Dragster.<br />A couple of " tweeks " , and this thing stands up, and runs like a bat out of hell.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-5475618999912086342009-07-09T22:47:00.003-05:002009-07-09T23:02:48.066-05:00Tony & Larry Take " The Maria Telkes " to 335Sorry no clip , I cleaned up my mess today, and made most of my " corn pan ".<br />It's a 16 X 24 X 6 inch box. With a fancy lid. <br />You'll see it tomorrow. We're cooking tomorrow. Ceremonial corn bread all day long. <br />I have chosen a name for my oven . The Maria Telkes. I decided on a ship name. Not a machine name. <br />I love to give machines names. So from now on, she's called " The Maria Telkes ". <br />There's a bit of "seamanship" in running her. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">RECORD EVENT REPORT<br />NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LUBBOCK, TX<br />212 PM CDT THU JUL 9 2009<br /><br />...RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURE TIED AT LUBBOCK...<br /><br />AT 159 PM CDT...THE TEMPERATURE REACHED 107 DEGREES AT LUBBOCK/S<br />PRESTON SMITH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. THIS TIES THE DAILY RECORD HIGH<br />TEMPERATURE ORIGINALLY SET IN 1940.<br /><br /></span><br /><br />My friends, running much better instruments, made 335 in the Maria Telkes today .Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-69133515481129994322009-07-09T12:47:00.003-05:002009-07-09T13:25:02.905-05:00First Sun Shot - 305 for 4 Hours305 , that number is about to go up by another 100 degrees . There are several adjustments yet to be made. Bringing the reflector bonnet into it's correct angles. I did this with one side yesterday during the first sun shot, and saw a 20 degree jump. There is a door gasket leak , to fix, lot's of dialing it in so to speak. Baking the first ceremonial corn bread tomorrow.<br /><br />It was 106 here yesterday , a new record for the date. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/j98L0bn2VNQ&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/j98L0bn2VNQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VA6sLQN6ozQ&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VA6sLQN6ozQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/h8J4nfK4-r0&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/h8J4nfK4-r0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-16963611281578809342009-07-08T00:50:00.002-05:002009-07-08T01:00:17.268-05:00It Is Done, Tomorow We Point It At The SunThe taping of the reflector edges, the glass install , final assembly. To all the friends who made this possible , many thanks. <br /><br />Now the forecast at Lubbock for tomorrow, er a today -<br /><br />" Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South southwest wind between 10 and 15 mph. "<br /><br />I'll be at 500 degrees by 11 A. M. folks. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NPZCrP6RIjU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NPZCrP6RIjU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-83315733717721310472009-07-07T11:43:00.002-05:002009-07-07T11:57:22.389-05:00Application of the Reflective FilmI got 3 of the 4 reflector panels coated . Challenging work. Not hard , but challenging. <br /><br />The glass comes in today. If that happens, we'll point it at the sun for the first time tomorrow morning. <br />I feel like a little kid waiting for the " Solar Santa " to arrive. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IDVDOu8HS34&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IDVDOu8HS34&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-34981486340892779722009-07-06T11:30:00.002-05:002009-07-06T11:33:49.503-05:00Door Install & Prep for Film Application<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RPQ84rUBIaw&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RPQ84rUBIaw&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BcmMgGy9QIo&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BcmMgGy9QIo&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-73159720434639154112009-07-05T00:38:00.002-05:002009-07-05T00:45:54.908-05:00Building the Door9 1/2 hours today. But the door is ready to hang. <br />And it is pretty clean. All my mistakes in fabrication came together in the door, and the hole it fits into. But it will be tight, and it will close. That was a big leap. And I think I cleared it. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_l-O_wpjl44&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_l-O_wpjl44&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-23781788649446561032009-07-03T22:46:00.002-05:002009-07-03T23:00:33.745-05:00New Goggles & Gasket InstallThis the 39th clip in the series. Wow, I can't believe I'm nearly done. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/joVIKUql6Ao&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/joVIKUql6Ao&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-28265136703893830752009-07-03T14:55:00.002-05:002009-07-03T15:14:56.935-05:00Nearly Finished Making the BonnetI hope to apply the film to the inside of the Bonnet this weekend. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/72IJad2WJ40&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/72IJad2WJ40&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-91656555309741072762009-07-01T23:21:00.006-05:002009-07-02T00:55:33.279-05:00July 1st Putting Bows on the BonnetI bought some goggles to cook with :<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjsCtzPqBruPvorhixudZJIFE5Ok0FHEBWe3TTW-hSAidwXkNnF1V4249THbWGYkMengHiuzqj9DWcRMNDdtJG1QGPTlxiE4U4iXcZE6XCmg_-dD0rQ9FuxH1YBbZJ2_55qQQrk-ITxLc/s1600-h/Picture+82.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 95px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjsCtzPqBruPvorhixudZJIFE5Ok0FHEBWe3TTW-hSAidwXkNnF1V4249THbWGYkMengHiuzqj9DWcRMNDdtJG1QGPTlxiE4U4iXcZE6XCmg_-dD0rQ9FuxH1YBbZJ2_55qQQrk-ITxLc/s400/Picture+82.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353715828703653282" /></a><br /><br />I also ordered the glass 2 - 3/16 clear tempered 24 /12" X 27 1/2". And a snafu this morning, I learned, the door gasket was only shipped today.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QqWMyO1Hox0&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QqWMyO1Hox0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-84665114259537272152009-07-01T02:40:00.004-05:002009-07-01T03:15:07.332-05:00Day 30Just about solved the problem of how to keep an 8-ft. high "Bonnet" on the oven in the wind. <br />No small problem the past 2 days. This thing is huge. I really like standing next to it , it's what I call "man sized". 1 guy can manage it. It's been a design rule of mine for a very long time. <br /><br />Still waiting on the oven gasket to finish out the door. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/K18tt9SP3pw&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/K18tt9SP3pw&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-65119705826518690842009-06-29T14:24:00.002-05:002009-06-29T14:41:11.357-05:00Reflector Mock - Up.<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/o4GM6eV66Us&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/o4GM6eV66Us&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9Yg97iDoq3Q&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9Yg97iDoq3Q&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/d0BtH-mhW18&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/d0BtH-mhW18&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-5398630135915385702009-06-27T22:46:00.003-05:002009-06-28T00:01:25.264-05:00Making Reflector Parts & Some NumbersThe total surface area of my glass is 700 sq. in. or 4.86 sq feet. That's 25 X 28 inches. <br />The reflectors are going to be 6,129 sq in. or 42.56 sq feet . <br />That's 8.82 to 1 <br /><br />That's 47.42 sq feet of total collecting power going into a box that is 10.89 cu. feet. of space. <br />This also means that I have enough ReFlectec film left over for 2 more ovens. So the $491.00 bill<br />divided by 3 equals $163.66 in film for the reflector. I bought 3 more sheets of 26 ga. steel.<br />That's 6 sheets total , of which 5 and a half will go in the oven. They were $33.00 per sheet.<br /><br />$163.66 in film for the reflector.<br />$198.00 in sheet steel. <br />$80.00 in Prodex foil insulation. <br />$82.00 in rockboard mineral insulation<br />$23.00 in hinges.<br />$90.00 for wheels.<br />$77.00 for steel for frame and axle.<br />$60.00 for hardware & bits.<br />$36.00 for tape.<br />-----------------------<br />$809.66 <br />I've sure there's a couple of things I've missed but , that number is where I am right now. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YcYdeuTiNww&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YcYdeuTiNww&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470398881874759310.post-35362022169856168152009-06-27T14:30:00.002-05:002009-06-27T14:38:09.478-05:00Door Fabrication & Flanges for the Glass/ Reflectors<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oHYIXuN5U08&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oHYIXuN5U08&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9atmGwJP_ps&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9atmGwJP_ps&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1