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So
the goal of this project is to build a bread box
that has built in UV system to repress the ability
of mold colonies to form. After some research
on the web I found that high grade UV bulbs could
be purchased inexpensively that are used in food
and medical sanitization. So with about 50-60
USD depending on your UV source we can really
get this project rolling.
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The
UV Source:
We picked up a water purifier system off
eBay that uses ultra violet lights. We removed the
tube and placed it in a standard light housing for
our project. Total cost was about 15.00 USD |
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The
Power Jack:
We picked up this power jack at our local electronics
shop because it is nice heavy metal. Make sure you
match the plugs and jacks to what your power supply
will require. 5.00 USD |
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Power
Plugs:
We picked up at our local electronics store some
power plugs with solderable terminals on it so we
could make our own cable extender. Perhaps I need
to see about having them sponsor us so I don’t
feel so bad about there logo on these extremely
overpriced parts. 5.00 USD |
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The
Bread Box:
We chose this bread box because
it was a simple brushed steel box with reflective
surfaces. It also has some holes drilled in the
back of it that are great at dumping off any heat
that could build up when the lamp is in use.
Cost 20.00 USD |
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The
Light Controler:
So we don’t want the
UV light on all the time for a few reasons. The
bulbs life span, heat buildup and UV light can have
a impact on the nutritional value of the foods that
it shines on. We found this little unit for about
15.00 USD online. It will randomly turn on and off
the item plugged into it at 7 to 30 minute intervals
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The
Baking Rack:
We picked up this baking rack
at our local super box mart. We used this black
one only because it was easily photographed. We
recommend using a chrome rack if you can get your
hands on one.
Cost 3.00 USD |
Tools
that we used ( i.e. you may want to use as well )
One note on power tools:
use them at your own risk. Be sure to read and understand
any and all documentation on the tools you use.
No amount of documentation can make up for experience,
but there are many people with serious eye injuries from
the school of hard knocks. If you don't know what
you are doing, don't do it, and find some one that
can help.
Screwdrivers
Foot
Pliers
Knifes
Glues
Wire cutters |
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