Today I took out my thermometer and took the temps on the water I have laying in the back window. Yesterday I uploaded some photos of my new solar shower and had the bright idea to check out the platypus.
And, hey, how about a soda bottle filled with water, while I'm at it.
I found the platypus had a temp of 148 degrees, at 2 p.m.
The soda bottle water temped at 142.
The solar shower bag is actually on the seat of the car. I gave it an extra hour to heat because it wasn't receiving direct sunlight.
Now, I temped it and it reads 118, which is plenty hot for a shower. If I wanted to lay it up in the back window I am certain it would achieve the same temperature as the bottles.
So, who knew my car was actually hot enough to cook in the back window? I bet I could fry eggs on the trunk lid. It feels every bit as hot.
The interior of the car is actually gray. If I places a black cloth beneath these bottles, I'm almost afraid they'd burst with boiling water. Maybe tomorrow?
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Have you ever seen the History Channel special "After the Apocalypse?" In that, people make a food dehydrator out of an abandoned van. Vehicles make great solar ovens, seems like.
ReplyDeleteWow, hadn't thought of using it to dehydrate food, Arsenius! If I get some extra apples (there's a u pick not too far away) I may just try that! I do believe it would work.:D
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Let me have your car, my oven broke a few days ago LOL! In all seriousness, it's amazing that you're able to drive that car in that condition.
ReplyDeleteNicole Vickers
Nicole! I love it! actually the car is great, but I should try to find a shady spot to park it.
ReplyDeleteI usually head to town early in the morning once a week, before it has a time to cook me :)
I might not even last a minute inside your car. I wonder how many bags of popcorn you can make in your car make with a few minutes. Kidding aside, it's good to see that you love that car of yours.
ReplyDelete--Ellsworth Mciltrot