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The '''Solar Chef''' was designed and first patented by [[Sam Erwin]] in 1978. Since then, he has sold over 3,000 ovens up through 2011. The [[solar panel cooker]] incorporates a sturdy framework with a swivel base to allow positioning towards the sun. The central cooking chamber has a small fan to assist distributing the heat evenly. |
The '''Solar Chef''' was designed and first patented by [[Sam Erwin]] in 1978. Since then, he has sold over 3,000 ovens up through 2011. The [[solar panel cooker]] incorporates a sturdy framework with a swivel base to allow positioning towards the sun. The central cooking chamber has a small fan to assist distributing the heat evenly. |
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| − | Sam was trained as a carpenter before he began production. Now, as of |
+ | Sam was trained as a carpenter before he began production. Now, as of 2013 (at the age of 89), he found a partner to produce and distribute the cookers. |
==Audio and video== |
==Audio and video== |
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*'''Febrary 2012:''' [http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2012/feb/07/made-in-tracyton-the-most-energy-efficient-oven News article with embedded video demonstration] - ''Kitsap Sun'' |
*'''Febrary 2012:''' [http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2012/feb/07/made-in-tracyton-the-most-energy-efficient-oven News article with embedded video demonstration] - ''Kitsap Sun'' |
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==Contact== |
==Contact== |
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| − | Sam Erwin<br /> |
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| + | Solar Chef Int'l. LLC<br /> |
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| − | Tracyton, {{state|Washington|WA}}<br /> |
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| + | General Manager: Janie McNutt<br /> |
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| + | Lubbock, TX, 79413-2243<br /> |
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[[USA]] |
[[USA]] |
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| + | http://www.solar-chef.com |
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Revision as of 04:34, 23 April 2013
Sam Erwin adjusts his Solar Chef.
The cooker maintains a level cook pot tray.
The Solar Chef was designed and first patented by Sam Erwin in 1978. Since then, he has sold over 3,000 ovens up through 2011. The solar panel cooker incorporates a sturdy framework with a swivel base to allow positioning towards the sun. The central cooking chamber has a small fan to assist distributing the heat evenly.
Sam was trained as a carpenter before he began production. Now, as of 2013 (at the age of 89), he found a partner to produce and distribute the cookers.
Audio and video
- Febrary 2012: News article with embedded video demonstration - Kitsap Sun
Contact
Solar Chef Int'l. LLC
General Manager: Janie McNutt
Lubbock, TX, 79413-2243
USA