The GLOBAL SUN OVENâ
is often compared with box cookers that are made out of
aluminum foil and cardboard.
While the energy
conversion principles are the same, the materials
utilized in manufacturing a GLOBAL SUN OVENâ
have been carefully researched to include the most
efficient materials available. In order to capture the
maximum amount of energy, achieve the highest possible
temperature and retain the greatest amount of heat
possible while minimizing the weight, the materials
utilized have been selected based on efficiency and
quality.
For this reason the cost of a GLOBAL SUN OVENâ
is higher than what many people expect. When you
compare a GLOBAL SUN OVENâ
to a conventional oven that will reach the same
temperatures, it is a real bargain. When you add to it
the savings achieved by not having to pay for fuel, and
the fact that it will last with heavy use for 15 years,
the total cost/ benefit ratio is unbelievable, not to
mention the enhanced taste of food and environmental
benefits that cooking with the sun provides.
The reflectors are made with mirror-finished
anodized aluminum. They will not oxidize, rust, or
corrode. While this material is extremely efficient and
aids in achieving superior performance, it adds a great
deal to the price required to produce a GLOBAL SUN OVENâ.
(Over 50% of the total material cost goes into producing
the reflectors.) The design of the reflectors allows
for maximum energy capture while being able to fold up
in a matter of seconds for easy storage.
The black inner shell is formed from aluminum that
has been coated with a non-toxic, high temperature
powder coating. This coating absorbs the sun’s energy
and enhances your ability to clean the oven, while
providing a durable non-rusting surface that will last
for years. This coating is baked on and does not emit
any toxic fumes like other industrial paints or coatings
do as the temperature increases. Unfortunately, both
the material and the powder coating process add cost.
The interior of the GLOBAL SUN OVENâ
is completely surrounded by a thick batt of non-toxic
fiberglass insulation (normally found in commercial
ovens and furnaces). This insulation helps the oven
store hot air and allows the oven to be used year
round.
The outer shell of the GLOBAL SUN OVENâ
is made of a highly durable ABS plastic, which makes it
easy to clean while remaining lightweight and portable.
(The total weight is only 21 pounds.)
The gasket that seals the oven chamber is made
from a patented material specifically designed to
withstand UV radiation. It forms an air-tight seal to
hold heat in while preventing out-gassing from building
up in the oven’s chamber. (This material is warranted
for 15 years not to split or crack.)
The wooden bezel is made of a specially milled
kiln dried hardwood, which has been stained for years of
protection from the weather. The stain has been
specifically designed to protect the wood from the UV
radiation of the sun.
Other GLOBAL SUN OVENâ
features, which add cost and yet improve utility and
performance are…
We truly Love
our Global Sun Oven and we know you will
too....