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Converted Computer Fan + Steam Engine = Electricity
| Blue Heeler | 03/11/2020 22:45:10 |
 342 forum posts | Jensen #20 live steam engine running a converted computer fan made into a generator, powers 9 LED bulbs. |
| Hopper | 04/11/2020 11:49:43 |
 7881 forum posts 397 photos | Good one! You'll be able to illuminate your shed by the burning of methylated spirits. I guess the next job is make a still? |
| Perko7 | 05/11/2020 00:01:12 |
| 452 forum posts 35 photos | If you removed the blades from the fan would that give more generating capacity as the steam engine is then only driving the generator not the fan as well, or is the fan needed to create a stabilising load on the steam engine? |
| Blue Heeler | 05/11/2020 00:04:36 |
342 forum posts | Hi Perko, there's no need for the blades (except for the slighest of breezes which is welcome in an Aussie summer |
| Blue Heeler | 05/11/2020 00:05:55 |
342 forum posts | Posted by Hopper on 04/11/2020 11:49:43:
Good one! You'll be able to illuminate your shed by the burning of methylated spirits. I guess the next job is make a still? G'day Hopper....I have to admit that I am partial to the smell of burnt metho fumes |
| modeng2000 | 05/11/2020 07:45:27 |
| 340 forum posts 1 photos | I can only see 8 bulbs?
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), though it keeps it as recognisable as a PC fan. 
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