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Solar Dehydrator

Solar Dehydrator
A solar food dhydrator removes mostiure from food to ensure proper preservation. It uses heat and air flow to reduce the water content in food. This process prevents bacteria from growing and ruining food.

All materials were reused from various sources, but can be cheaply purchased if you don't already have access to them. 
 
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Step 1Materials

2x 22 inch 2x4

2x 16 inch 2x4 

3' 1x3

5' 1x4

5' 1x2

3' 1x1

Plywood

18"x11" window (glass or plastic)

Screen

Hinges

Nails

Screws

Dark stretchable material.

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2 comments
Apr 3, 2012. 3:20 AMWWC says:
What kind of dark stretchy fabric do you suggest?
Apr 2, 2012. 5:57 PMspystealth1 says:
This is really great! I've been thinking of making one of these for a while, but I'm wondering if it will work in the hot but HUMID weather of Florida (U.S.). Will it still dry stuff in that kind of humidity?

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