Sparky Dryer

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$328.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

This product is currently being distributed directly to clients by Sparky Social Enterprise Limited.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Kinosol Orenda Food Dehydrator, SunWorks Solar Food Dryer, and GoSol Sol4 Oven.

Manufacturing/Building Method

This product is manufactured to demand in Uganda.

Intellectural Property Type

Select Type

User Provision Model

Users can obtain the product from the Sparky website and Sparky Dryer Enterprise Limited Facebook page. Orders can be made via social media or during Sparky Dryer's farmer outreach and product marketing programs.

Distributions to Date Status

7 Sparky dryers have been sold as of August 2018.

Design Specifications

The Sparky Dryer is designed to the following specifications: first, the outer casing is made out of aluminum while the inner parts of the dehydrating chamber is made of stainless steel for efficient heat distribution. Next, the produce to be dried is placed on the stainless steel mesh. The biomass fuel is housed at the bottom of the dryer on a special container with a catalytic converter preventing harmful gases from being released during the drying process. Finally, the inner walls of the dryer are thickly insulated to prevent heat loss to the surroundings for maximum efficiency. The dryer comes with 1 stove, 8 trays for the big size dryer, and 5 trays for the small size dryer.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Provided by the manufacturer

Replacement Components

The aluminum and steel frames can be replaced using locally available materials.

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Manufacturer specified performance targets: include fast drying, fuel-efficient, and zero carbon emissions.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Potential hazards related to the operation of this product include the handling of electrical equipment and accidental burning.

Complementary Technical Systems

Reliable access to sunlight is required to charge this product. The manufacturer sells two versions of the Sparky Dryer: 1) Sparky Dryer Large, and 2) Sparky Dryer Small.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Other Information

• Additional videos and pictures of the Sparky Dryer product and business can be found on the Sparky Dryer YouTube channel, Sparky Dryer Instagram page, and Sparky Social Enterprise Limited Facebook page.
• Product Specifications YouTube Video