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by rich
Thu Sep 11, 2014 1:47 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: 12V off grid electricity generation
Replies: 4
Views: 4029

Re: 12V off grid electricity generation

Anybody tried a gravity fed coolant system? I have a river I could suck water out of, coil around the fins, and then let the pipe run off the top back into the river with the heat pushing the water up. I guess this is only ever going to be of benefit if I run at high temperatures but just an idea......
by rich
Mon Sep 08, 2014 1:55 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: 12V off grid electricity generation
Replies: 4
Views: 4029

12V off grid electricity generation

Anybody here trying to generate electricity from a redundant heat source? Interested to know your experienes.

Say for example, if you had something the size of a kyko with adaquate heating and cooling, would 100W be a ridiculous expectation?
by rich
Mon Sep 08, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: New Members PLEASE read! - OR, having problems registering, being deactivated
Replies: 516
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Re: "Hi" We are new here!

Hi, I'm Rich and I am trying to see if I can generate a modest amount of electricity from a stirling engine. I live off grid (boat) and work from home (requiring electric). I am almost all year round self sufficient with solar and wind, but in the deepest darkest days of winter I have to use the eng...