Repairing Parabolic Solar Cooker Reflective Foil
Griffin Paul and 4 other contributors
Last updated on Jul 16, 2019
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓The parabolic solar cooker can receive damage to the reflective dish. The replacement reflective foil peals off like a sticker, allowing a simple and easy fix. The parabolic solar cooker needs to have full efficiency of a parabolic reflective dish in order to capture the energy from the sun at the focal point.
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Use the scissors to cut off a piece of the reflective foil.
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The cut piece should match the size of the repair area.
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Place the cut piece of reflective foil over damaged area.
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Press down to seal the adhesive to the dish.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Cal Poly, Team 4-30, Amido Fall 2013 Member of Cal Poly, Team 4-30, Amido Fall 2013
CPSU-AMIDO-F13S4G30
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Can I order the following part that was missing from the order that came in Aug 2025?
Please let me know, I can pay for these parts from you stock or spare parts.
36 x 10mm Nut/Bolt Pairs
6 Pipe Ring Brackets
12 x 14mm Nut/Bolt Pairs
2 Cooker Assembly Adjustment Star Knobs
Paul
my email is pn91006@yahoo.com
626-215-4038
Paul Ng
