TheTodd
Jedi Master
No!
It slows down eventually (because of friction) but it's a nice experiment.
Perpetum mobile does not exist.
Emergency Power Generation/Storage, EMP Protection, Heating/Cooling, Handy Tools and Tricks
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It slows down eventually (because of friction) but it's a nice experiment.
Perpetum mobile does not exist.
I imagined this when I was 13, then learned physics.
Plus, it violates the 2nd law of thermodynamics, so it's unlawful
eightyfour
The Force is Strong With This One
Its possible to convert wood or straw in to gas for running a petrol generator. Similar to how gas was made from coal in hot air baloons before compressed lpg.
I read over on the ol' canning thread that you'd ideally want to boil your pressure canned meat for 10 minutes to kill any suspected botulism. Of course, this safety tip only applies if your future reality includes the option to cook your food!
Am I assuming correctly that we can't use old lard for the multi-fuel generator, because it's too dense, and the fuel should be more fluid like vegetable oil, even though this type of fuel clogs the filter at lower temperatures if I understood it correctly?
BTW, thank you so much for this thread.
It's really interesting, although I kept postponing these kind of decisions when it comes to energy! So, yesterday I finally took the bull by the horns and ordered a small infrared ceramic heater, but opted for another brand, as the brand Cosmos linked to was only available second-hand. I also bought a small stove which runs on propane gas as well.I also did some research into propane gas tanks and found a Dutch company that actually delivers these gas tanks to your door, which is very useful if you don't drive. You can even subscribe to having your tanks filled when they run empty. Again, it's useful if you don't live near a filling station, but then again I don't know how this company will fare with all the supply chain issues that are coming our way, although having these kind of connections could turn out beneficial!
Speaking of supply chain issues, I had a look at these multi-fuel generators and noticed that it will take the larger ones three up to five months to arrive!!
Added: According to one of the reviewers of the small infrared ceramic heater it comes with a CO2 thingy, but I couldn't find that in the description.
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Your post motivated me to finally get a gas heater. Found a couple that are similar to the one you opted for which I will purchase.BTW, thank you so much for this thread.
In terms of the gas to use, this website says that propane can better handle colder temperatures hence why it's more suited for outdoor use while butane is better suited for indoor use with appliances such as portable gas heaters and cooking stoves. Also, butane can be stored indoors while propane should be stored outside. Living in a flat, I will have to opt for butane gas tanks. Hope to find them at a local home improvement store given the already high transportation costs.
My uneducated guess would be that it could theoretically be possible if the lard is in its liquid form (in warmer/hot temperatures). So, filling it in when it is liquid, BUT only if the whole generator system is hot enough to sustain the liquid form of the lard. Having said that, my guess is that they are not designed to handle lard and it could be potentially dangerous for the generator, so I would only consider it as the very last resort. I’m not an expert though, so I would strongly advise against putting lard in the generator, unless you are certain that it can handle it! The easiest and probably only way to find out, is to contact them and ask them directly about it and report back here what they are saying. Would be good to know.
I haven’t looked much into those heaters, so I can’t tell you. Maybe some systems use additional CO2 to make the flame hotter? Could be. All I know is that this CO2 claim is new to me too. You would need to look into it a bit more.
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The cause of that doesn’t necessarily have to be supply chain issues (although it could!). Generally speaking, the larger a machine is, it has always been the case and normal to have longer delivery times, as far as I know. Also, it seems like the interest and demand for such emergency generators has increased A LOT in the last couple of months, so, there is a good chance that this is contributing to the long delivery time (they might not be able to produce fast enough in order to meet the higher demand).
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That's a good idea, will do and report back if I get an answer.
Apologies, I wasn't being clear. The reviewer on German Amazon mentioned the word "wächter", now I understand what he meant, but couldn't think of the English word, which is: detection device. So, when it arrives I will have a look and report back if it's there or not.
That makes sense and it could well be the reason why. I have never seen waiting times like these, but then I have never looked at a website that sells generators before!
Thank you for your replies, Cosmos!
That's a good point. I think both propane and butane could come in handy, especially when it gets really cold. Anyway, that was my reasoning behind buying propane, but perhaps it's faulty.
BHelmet
The Living Force
The adapt 2030 dude suggests that the real reason for prohibition (of spirits/booze) in the US was that farmers were making grain alcohol to run their tractors and therefore bypassing the oil and gas companies. Much like the demonization of hemp which was also in the 1930’s. IOW, another government intervention for the sake of corporate welfare. So investing in a distillation set-up might be a thing.
Or hook up your peloton to that generator with some super extreme gearing. JK.
Or hook up your peloton to that generator with some super extreme gearing. JK.
As for portable gas heaters I bought one that uses butane canisters (227g). They usually came at 2-2,50 Euros a can.
Make sure you don't order the 250g canisters as they only work in cooking stoves and are double the price.
Additionally I have bought a carbonmonoxide detector ('CO Alarm2') which is set to last for ten years.
This article was published on SOTT, and I thought it would be a good idea to post it in this thread:
www.sott.net
German regulator hints at who will be prioritised for gas ahead of looming shortages, admits households may be left without gas -- Sott.net
Germany's energy regulator has listed priority areas that would have protected access to power if there are severe gas shortfalls this winter, ranging from households and hospitals to pharmaceuticals companies and paper producers. Sharp cuts to...
www.sott.net
SOTT's comment: It's unlikely 'households' will be given much priority, but they have to at least try and pretend.
I found out that I cannot buy a multi-fuel generator from Germany, being a private Dutch citizen, so I didn't ask them whether lard was suitable for these kind of generators...
You could also look at larger butane gas tanks which are generally cheaper than these smaller canisters or don't they fit?
I spoke to the company that sells these gas tanks and the lady said that I wasn't the only one who was buying these gas tanks (read storing them) which I thought was interesting. She is also preparing for "a cold winter" by getting her firewood ready. I told her about Germany where they have started rationing hot water and heating.
The camping cooker of mine can only be fitted with these 227g cartridges.
The cooker itself is small and lightweight easily to be stowed in a backpack, and probably fits a one- or two-person household.