What is this made out of? The picture makes it look like it isn't very well built and I know nothing about solar ovens. Thanks!
274713
It's fabric with thick thermal sown to it. It's decent for the price, but honestly if you wanted to put the work into it you could build your own.
274714
Put a brick or a couple of rocks inside to weight it down if it gets windy. The rocks will also help absorb and radiate heat.
274715
It's made of a similar material to what you put in your car window, but heavier duty with zipper, clear plastic cover, and add ons which fit nicely in the included carry bag. I took a chance and ordered it and was not disappointed. This is a great product for camping or emergencies. I live in AZ so could cook a roast in probably 3 hours in summer ;-) I'm not disappointed with my purchase!
274716
It is built of a material very similar to those sun shades you put in your car window, with a zippered plastic front. I have been using it regularly for several months, and it is holding up very well. I love mine!
274717
it's pretty durable it is nylon but heavy and works great! We have used it many times!
1068772
I am not sure what it is make of, pieces of it chip off all the time, but it does not look like wood!!! I would not put it in the oven!
1286376
It's a SOLAR oven, the sun has to beat down on the glass, use it OUTdoors even in the winter, works when temp is below zero outside. SUNLIGHT on the glass is the requirement. Works in lightly cloudy or intermittently cloudy but takes longer to cook. Think crockpot. But, cooking without purchased power supply is loads of fun.
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I am not sure of its materials. I do know you can use it in the oven without the prongs - potatoes explode! I used it on the grill also.
1948652
It's like some sort of plastic and it's about an inch thick. I would recommend a vaccum oven though it works waaaaaay better than this
1622913
It is made of a canvas material. I boiught this in Julu of 2013 and in December it was splitting down the sides. My grill sits in the direct Florida sun so it does get alot of abuse, however I did except it to last more than 5 months. They did send me a new one free of charge since it does have a 3 year warrenty.
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I believe it is cast iron. We have had ours for a year and love it. It is very sturdy. Our camp is in the sand hills and it holds up well, even with a large dutch oven.
1525213
It appears to be mostly synthetic...ours is outdoors and although it is not that old it seems to be holding up well to the elements and our use so far,as with anything outside I am sure that the sun will eventually fade/discolor it.
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The housing and flange are of decent gauge metal, painted to resist weather. Solidly built, although on appearance, the metal looks thin. Is thick enough to be rigid, but just enough thin to be flexed lightly into the roof cut out. Solar panel braces are strong and durable, no issues there and the panel is tough glass covered w/ a metal frame. Well built and durable. Just inspected this past July, 2013, 3 yrs on roof and no wx marks of any kind, no rust and paint not even faded! It's durable, John, I recommend to all my friends and a couple have bought and satisfied... Best roof solar vent on market. Buy the thermistor to auto turn on & off - it hangs in the attic and is worth the extra cost. The housing and flange are of decent gauge metal, painted to resist weather. Solidly built, although on appearance, the metal looks thin. Is thick enough to be rigid, but just enough thin to be flexed lightly into the roof cut out. Solar panel braces are strong and durable, no issues there and the panel is tough glass covered w/ a metal frame. Well built and durable. Just inspected this past July, 2013, 3 yrs on roof and no wx marks of any kind, no rust and paint not even faded! It's durable, John, I recommend to all my friends and a couple have bought and satisfied... Best roof solar vent... » Read More The housing and flange are of decent gauge metal, painted to resist weather. Solidly built, although on appearance, the metal looks thin. Is thick enough to be rigid, but just enough thin to be flexed lightly into the roof cut out. Solar panel braces are strong and durable, no issues there and the panel is tough glass covered w/ a metal frame. Well built and durable. Just inspected this past July, 2013, 3 yrs on roof and no wx marks of any kind, no rust and paint not even faded! It's durable, John, I recommend to all my friends and a couple have bought and satisfied... Best roof solar vent on market. Buy the thermistor to auto turn on & off - it hangs in the attic and is worth the extra cost. « Show Less
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The interior is unglazed and I also own one that is glazed that I purchased on eBay. The one that I have that is glazed is only glazed on the bottom part so the upper can hold some moisture for baking. The Superstone Bread dome is fabulous and when used after soaking the top during final proofing will more closely emulate a commercial bread deck oven more than any other technique I know of.
2080282
It is black coated and feels like metal to me. It is intended to go into an oven so could not be plastic. It seems heavy duty so should be durable. We have had no problems with it.
1919335
I would not recommend this oven to anyone. I had a Cook's and loved it. This is not made good, has no light inside and overall is just cheaply made. I wish I had returned mine before I used it. The only bottom in it is the pull out crumb drawer, so you know heat escapes from it. Sorry to tell you this.
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It is like a forged metal - very nice and sturdy. Glass = not really for outside, it's frosted on the inside - and the glass is very thin. 1st one came in chipped,returned. 2nd came in cracked,returned, 3rd, perfect- use as a hall sconce inside. I would not use outside, not reallt weather resistant.
957814
It is made out of resin, just like many other pots or planters. I would say the material feels like the same stuff they make coolers out of. I think the only downside to the planter is that you need to drill holes in the bottom for drainage. I would say it is safe to grow food in.
2250663
I am not real familiar with all metals, but I would say it is made of steel. It is definitely not aluminum, much more stable than that. Heavy duty pan, this pan should have accompanied the toaster oven when new.
1940145
I still have the box the cooling racks came in but it doesn't say what they're made of! My guess is they're aluminum or chrome and with that being said I don't know if they could withstand the heat using them as a baking rack, but you have 3 of them so you could chance it if you wanted to. Hope this helps.
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In theory, yes it is made from silicone so it can withstand the heat. In actuality it is very small, think about the size of a cereal bowl, so while you could drain pastas it would have to be a small serving.