| |
SOS Sport Solar
Oven |
Global Sun Oven |
| |
www.solarovens.org |
www.sunoven.com |
| Metal reflector panels |
Yes, purchased
separately |
Anodized aluminum |
| Removable reflector
panels |
Yes |
No |
| Requires reflectors for
cooking |
No |
Yes |
| Lid or
door |
Doubled layered acrylic
glazing |
Tempered
glass |
| Insulated lid |
Yes |
No |
| Vapor seal |
Yes |
Yes |
| Plastic housing |
Yes, recycled PET |
Yes, ABS |
| Aluminum liner |
Yes, recycled |
Yes |
| Insulated box |
Yes, R 6.5 |
Yes |
| Cool to touch |
Yes |
Yes, except for the
lid/door |
| Carry handle |
No |
Yes |
| Weight |
10 pounds |
21 pounds |
| Outside dimensions |
27-1/4" x 17" x
12-1/4"(at back |
19" x 19" x 14" (at
back) but 32" diameter with reflectors open |
| Inside floor dimensions |
9-1/4" x 17-1/2" |
14" x 14" |
| Possible cooking
temperature range |
200-300 F (higher with
reflectors |
280-400 F |
| Typical cooking
temperature range |
210-260 F (higher with
reflectors) |
280-360 F |
| Cooking style |
Slow cooker - passive |
Conventional oven |
| Potential to burn or
overcook food |
No |
Yes |
| Retains even cooking
temperature |
Consistent |
Fluctuates |
| Can be used on partly
cloudy days |
Yes, if there is 30
minutes of sun per hour |
No |
| Cooking angles |
Two; 30 and 60 degrees |
Nine |
| Spill proof cooking
leveler |
No |
Yes |
| Self-contained leveling
leg |
No |
Yes |
| Stable in normal winds |
Yes |
Not always |
| Number of 3 quart pots
it will hold |
2 |
1 |
| Number of cookie sheets
it will hold |
2 toaster oven size |
2 small 11" x 7" |
| Includes a WAPI Water
Purifier Indicator |
Yes |
No, $8 extra |
| Includes thermometer |
Yes |
Yes, attached |
| Includes recipe book |
Yes |
No, recipes online on
website |
| Includes 3 quart
cooking pot with lid |
Yes, 2 pots |
Yes, 1 pot; additional
are $10.50 each |
| Recommended by Cooks
Illustrated |
Yes |
No |
| Expected life |
"Many, many, years" |
15+ years |
| Company has
programs/projects in Third World countries |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cost, delivered with 2
pots |
$167.94 (as
of 15 May 2011) |
$309.50 (as
of 15 May 2011) |
| Cost, delivered with
reflectors |
$190.91 (as
of 15 May 2011) |
$299.00
(as
of 15 May 2011) |
| Group discounts
available |
Yes |
Yes |
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