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humanroach |
biolite stoves
Dec 31 2011, 11:47 AM EST
http://biolitestove.com/CampStove.htmlthis is some new survival tech that has come out. its not available to buy yet, i think they are a small operation and dont have the capital for mass production yet. but when it comes out im going to check out the user reviews to see how well it works. im optimistic and skeptical about it. on one hand it could be a very useful piece of gear, on the other hand the guys in the video seem like liberal hippie dueschbags. either way, if it works well $130 bucks will get you some useful survival gear Do you find this valuable?
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samuelcook1404 |
1. RE: biolite stoves
Apr 25 2012, 6:48 AM EDT
| Post edited: Apr 25 2012, 6:51 AM EDT
Great innovative product...i like its capability to charge cellphones...Moreover its compact and handy...so its ideal to carry while camping... Do you find this valuable? |
rabidbeaver |
2. RE: biolite stoves
Apr 25 2012, 4:18 PM EDT
I think this is cool except it seems to be just a 130 dollar hobo stove. But the charger is the cool part very innovative. I bet the charger is why it is 130 dollars because no-one in their right mind would buy that for 130 dollars if it didn't include the charger.
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Zee-Man |
3. RE: biolite stoves
Apr 25 2012, 6:04 PM EDT
This was brought up in another thread (or perhaps a few). Most notable was the discussion on thermogenerators. The Biolite stove is just that; a thermogenerator. The tech of using thermocouples to generate current is well known, but little applied to anything beyond safety controls for gas burning appliances. If this company gets off the ground, they have a product that is worthwhile.Thermocouples (and thermopiles) are simplistic. They are a low tech means of converting heat energy to electric energy. Any two dissimilar metals form a thermocouple where they are bonded together. Collect two or more thermocouples in series and you have a thermopile. Collect several thermopiles and you have a thermogenerator. The nomenclature is in relation to the current and power converted. On the drawing board for me is trying to replicate the effectiveness of the Biolite. Anyone with a soldering iron can make one. The question is if it is worth the effort? Thermopiles generating 500 to 700 mv can be purchased for about US$30. Do you find this valuable? |
