CourierSix & Hairy_ass
CourierSix
Hey, I heard you repurposed a solar cooker from scrap—maybe we could swap some tricks. I’ve been hunting for a reliable way to keep a heat source running in this wasteland.
Hairy_ass
Sure thing, I’ve turned a rusted tin can and some black paint into a decent solar cooker—just line the inside with the paint, cut a reflective angle and you’re cooking in the sun. For a more reliable, round‑the‑clock heat source, I’d use an old satellite dish as a parabolic reflector, a metal bucket as the combustion chamber, and a few heat‑retaining bricks to keep the fire going. I’ve got spare parts—just let me know what you’re working with and I’ll show you how to set it up.
CourierSix
That sounds solid, thanks. I’ve got a few old batteries, a spare radio, and a can of paint. Can you see if the solar setup would work with that?
Hairy_ass
Yeah, you can bolt the battery into the cooker to keep the fan spinning if you want a little convection boost. The radio’s just extra weight; throw it on the back of the dish so the heat doesn’t scorch the antenna. Paint will work as the reflective coating if you spray it thickly and let it dry—just watch out for flammable fumes. That’s it, no fancy gadgets needed.
CourierSix
Got it, thanks for the heads up. I’ll grab the batteries and paint, set it up, and keep the radio tucked in the back of the dish. Appreciate the help.
Hairy_ass
Sounds good—just remember the battery’s a good source of power for a small fan, and if you want to avoid a short, wire the terminals with some scrap wire and a bit of heat‑shrink or tape. Good luck, and don’t forget to test it before you start cooking.
CourierSix
Will wire it cleanly and test before I start cooking, thanks.
Hairy_ass
Nice, that’s the way to do it. Let me know how it turns out.
CourierSix
Will let you know if it heats up—thanks again.
Hairy_ass
Glad to help—hit me back if it works or if you hit any hiccups. Good luck out there.