In article >,
"Pete C." > wrote:

> > For a solar stove, I've managed to get (thru freecycle) an old satellite
> > antennae. One of those little ones.
> >
> > I plan to use mirror tile on it (I'm sure I can get free broken mirror
> > at the local glass shop) and then locate the focal point on it to locate
> > the "burner" for pan or pot cooking.
> >
> > I'm still playing with the concept. :-)
> > I understand that I'll have to "track" the sun with it.
>
> Consider using good heavy aluminized mylar instead of mirror tiles. A
> lot less weight, less fragile and you can just cut suitable pie wedges
> to attach with spray glue. Also cheap and easy to replace if damaged or
> deteriorated.

You mean like one of those "emergency" blankets?

>
> Various solar cooker designs at: http://www.solarcooking.org/plans/

Hey that's a website I'd missed in my Googling.

Thank you! :-)
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