A Very Interesting New Wood Cooker.

[torc]

This is something I surfed into a while back.
http://biolitestove.com/BioLite.html
It's a wood stove with active air injection from an electric blower.
"Nothing new here" you say, "this sort of thing has been around for years".
What makes this stove special is that it generates its own electric current to power the fan. Also it will power LED lights and charge your phone.
I guess this is done by some sort of thermocouple, possibly that rod like structure that is visible just inside the stove opening.
God only knows how much this thing is going to cost.
Happy trails...torc.

 

[Gailainne]

I've been watching this one with interest, but they keep on putting the launch date back, it was Spring 2010 the first time I saw it.

It uses a TEG a thermo electric generator, linky I've played around with low cost Peltier devices (uses electricity to create a cold and hot side), a seebeck is the one that transforms heat into electricity.

Theres youtube vidoes on how to make one if you are interested.

 

[suburban bushwacker]

Very cool, straight in the blog, and on the wish list, thanks for positing
SBW

 

[torc]

Good linky, something new and tasty for my brain to chew on.
I'd appreciate the YouTube video, thanks Gailainne.
Happy trails...torc.

 

[TREETOP]

WOW thats a great concept think i'll be keeping my ear to the ground on this one