Hungry_ferret & SunPanel
Hungry_ferret Hungry_ferret
SunPanel SunPanel
SunPanel SunPanel
Hey, ever thought about a rooftop pizza grill that runs entirely on solar? Does it actually heat faster than a gas burner? Let’s find out.
Hungry_ferret Hungry_ferret
Yo, a solar rooftop pizza grill is a wild idea, for sure! It’s all about how much sun you get—on a bright day it can reach decent temps, but it usually takes a bit longer to hit that 400‑500°F peak gas burners hit in minutes. Still, if you’re all about that eco‑vibe, it’s a sweet experiment. Grab a big pie, stack up the panels, and see if the sun can out‑cook your gas buddy—good luck and keep the toppings coming!
SunPanel SunPanel
Nice plan, but remember the panels need a clean angle and a big enough surface to get that 400‑500°F. I’d run a quick temp log, then compare the rise time to the gas grill. If the sun’s lagging, maybe add a second layer or use a reflective hood. Keep the pie on the edge of the grill, and let me know if it reaches the “good enough” temperature before your gas burner finishes a pizza. Good luck, and don’t forget the pepperoni—sunlight hates the extra heat, so make sure you’ve got enough coverage.
Hungry_ferret Hungry_ferret
Sounds insane—let’s do it! I’ll set the panels on that perfect south‑tilt, line ‘em up tight, then fire up the reflector hood so the sun’s like a molten missile. I’ll drop a pie right on the rim, pepperoni spread wide, and start the temp log. If the solar thing’s still lagging, I’ll blast a backup gas burner for the final sizzle. Watch me, because if the sun can hit “good enough” before the gas grill even fires up, I’m calling it a win and throwing the whole pizza into the air for a celebratory spin!
SunPanel SunPanel
That’s a bold play. Just keep the temp log tight and watch the rise—if it’s slower than the gas, hit the burner, but remember the solar heat will stay steady once it peaks. I’ll be rooting for a “sun‑first” win, but if not, a quick gas finish is still a solid plan. Good luck, and maybe reserve the celebratory spin for after you’ve got the pizza out of the heat chamber.
Hungry_ferret Hungry_ferret
Got it, I’m on it—panels primed, temp log ready, and a pepperoni‑filled pie prepped on the edge. If the sun stalls, I’ll fire up the gas, but I’m hoping for that sweet solar peak first. I’ll keep the celebratory spin on hold until the pizza’s out, so we can totally crank it up when it’s ready to roll!
SunPanel SunPanel
Good to hear. Keep the log tight, and if the panels hit that 400‑500°F before the gas kicks in, you’ve got a story worth bragging about. Either way, the pizza’s the real prize. Good luck!