Thermal Cooker Experiences.

[arakboss]

@albin25 asked about these in another thread. I am interested in trying one out as well but would like to hear from those who have had successes with them. I am looking at this brand.

https://www.amazon.com/Tayama-Stainless-Thermal-Cooker-TXM-70CFZR/dp/B09CLRTDBQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.L18iRrjS3NmxbFY7EB8DQYOw3VTrSLI7jKF6p-2Puo26_1r7MpjEFstqXVT1uHOHO6dfFb4p_P6CsSECWUSJhKY1SZeZwzFzIit2ci468ycV3JwOpG-4qFADj7Fy61coCRDbZepbcQ_G2rRLpS42JWGqckV2YgR9b7YXgmkseluntypIDz0q8qmmWdJhGi20KDAFo2YxPAvtocP_6jlqgQ.4eMSGj6iArxrT4jTv8fbNP-G1x47gM4jAH6cRkVtnhU&dib_tag=se&keywords=thermal+cooker&qid=1780310701&sr=8-3

This guy seems to like them.

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[arakboss]

Now that I have my solar stuff ordered, I am going to refocus with saving money on propane. I had kept a 20lb tank at the cabin but the thieves took that during last break in. Since then I have been using one pound bottles. It's not bad for heating meals that heat quick. I wouldn't want to cook dry beans or any other dishes that require long cook times, using one pound bottles.

I also use the one pound bottles for heating my shower water. That uses more propane than I use for cooking.

During the cold months when I am running the wood stove all day, I cook and heat shower water on wood stove. During very warm months I can heat shower water outside with the sun. That leaves all the in-between months to find heating alternatives

I thought the thermal cooker could help with cooking foods that have long cook times.

I would also be interested in trying a solar oven for cooking and maybe heating shower water outside in cooler months.

What types of alternative sources have you used for heating food and water?

 

[arakboss]

This looks promising for heating shower water.

https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Solar-Heater-Ground-Swimming/dp/B00O80PSE6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_mod_primary_new?crid=3MTV309YCDSKK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pHW5qhi5iAK0BhX6jKYtT_-FCO-XhhJCp7Vyf76iiDbzXzB-5MpCHkLSPpxcY11J30UvLX9Zbv79Eyi39cWO46D7OeGlEi5K4Baaz8WaWEO2S4RlEbna2YN84nU6HvJvF9HyficraxAe25S-MHygcrMQyKkrwGIII13C93wuho1b4_S1qdPWTLA5R_WGRsSRXrtN3WDLgDCL1Mxesj4T9Q.Gb0tD9L6Rq94SokcKmpmCTjYLCxnvcECl_DNTXWp_nQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=solar+powered+water+heater&qid=1780547473&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=solar+powered+shower+water+heater%2Caps%2C263&sr=8-3

 

[arakboss]

This looks promising for heating shower water.

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https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Solar-Heater-Ground-Swimming/dp/B00O80PSE6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_mod_primary_new?crid=3MTV309YCDSKK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pHW5qhi5iAK0BhX6jKYtT_-FCO-XhhJCp7Vyf76iiDbzXzB-5MpCHkLSPpxcY11J30UvLX9Zbv79Eyi39cWO46D7OeGlEi5K4Baaz8WaWEO2S4RlEbna2YN84nU6HvJvF9HyficraxAe25S-MHygcrMQyKkrwGIII13C93wuho1b4_S1qdPWTLA5R_WGRsSRXrtN3WDLgDCL1Mxesj4T9Q.Gb0tD9L6Rq94SokcKmpmCTjYLCxnvcECl_DNTXWp_nQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=solar+powered+water+heater&qid=1780547473&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=solar+powered+shower+water+heater%2Caps%2C263&sr=8-3

Too complicated?

My current middle of summer method, is to set one these igloo jugs out in a sunny spot. It works well on hot days.




For cooler days, I am thinking a simple shallow insulated wood box with plexi glass top would do the trick. The box probably won't get hot enough to cook food but it might be sufficient to heat water. I for sure have enough wood scraps down there, I will have to see what I have for a clear top.