CERC Green Solar Oven

Step 6 Install the Glazing and Reinforce

Now comes the dangerous part.  You will need to find either glass or acrylic and cut it.  If you have glass on hand, you need to borrow or purchase a glass cutter which will allow you to score and snap the glass to the desired size to fit perfectly into the small square of the pyramid as shown.  If you have never worked with glass, it is probably a lot safer for you to work with acrylic.  Polycarbonate can be used as well but there will be a 2.2% loss in oven efficiency.  Cut the acrylic to the desired size and tape in to the reflector.  At this time, add some tape around the edges to strengthen the easy to tear foil in preparation for the next step.  It is okay to have a layer of tape on the reflective side near the edges.