Guide by Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia
Grey Water Sediment Filter
This grey water sediment filter removes dirt particles from grey water.
Solar Box Oven
Cook with the power of the sun
| Done in | 3 hours |
|---|---|
| Skill level | basic |
With this oven you can cook without using electricity or burning fire wood. As it is a slow cooking process, you have to adapt your habits a little bit.
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Shack Dwellers Federation of NamibiaWhat you need
- Cardboard Boxes
- Polystyrene / Styrofoam
- Roof Sisalation
- Glass or Plastic Sheet
- Black Cooking Pot
- Cold Glue
- Bricks
- Scissors
- Paint Brush
- Ruler
- Cutting Knife
- Koki / Pen
- DUCT Tape
- Nails
- Hammer
How you make it
Cut out the parts for the oven
The solar oven is built from cardboard, polystyrene and sisalation. You will need to cut out shapes from all three materials using the following patterns:
Assemble the parts
Side 1 and 2
Apply glue to the cardboard and paste the polystyrene on. Apply to glue to the polystyrene and paste the sisalation on. Make sure not to glue the folding edge flaps of the sisalation and cardboard together yet
Put the parts together
How to use it
Install the finished panels inside the shack. Use wires or string to attach them to the roof and west and south facing walls.
Credits
This instruction is result of the Living Permaculture Project. NIFTI - Namibia Innovation for the Informal. Supported by GIZ. Download the pdf guide here.
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