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- Thu Sep 11, 2014 1:47 pm
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: 12V off grid electricity generation
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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......
- Mon Sep 08, 2014 1:55 pm
- Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
- Topic: 12V off grid electricity generation
- Replies: 4
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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?
Say for example, if you had something the size of a kyko with adaquate heating and cooling, would 100W be a ridiculous expectation?
- 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
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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...