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Thermopile equipped stove - Skvez - 18 July 2012
Came across this today:
http://biolitestove.com/campstove/camp-overview/features/
It appears to be a small camp stove equipped with a thermopile.
A thermopile is a device that generates useful amounts of electricity from the effect of different metals in contact at different temperatures. Heat flowing from the hot stove to the cold outside generates electricity in the thermopile.
I wasn't aware that there were any small commercial units available.
2W is enough to be useful for charging a portable radio / GPS / Phone / torch.
Disadvantages:
- It's expensive
- The inclusion of a battery suggests a limited life (the thermopile itself should last for decades)
- The inclusion of a fan suggests an opportunity for failure
- Not fully waterproof
Still despite that I'm tempted
RE: Thermopile equipped stove - James Jackson - 18 July 2012
can you get it in uk?
RE: Thermopile equipped stove - Skvez - 18 July 2012
I'm unaware of anywhere that sells them in the UK (yet) but you can mail order from the US from that URL.
RE: Thermopile equipped stove - James Jackson - 18 July 2012
yes you can, i just ordered it, has a $50 charge to get it over here
saves on carrying solar charger so perfect for when winter hits, thanks for the link
RE: Thermopile equipped stove - ukphil - 19 July 2012
that is so cool, If i had the £££, i would get one :]
RE: Thermopile equipped stove - NorthernRaider - 19 July 2012
Thermopiles are really hot I use preparation H on mine