Steam Engine and Boiler with alternator off grid

[@ianPedlar]

Remarkably quiet! Very nice setup. I especially like that the output of the steam seems to come from just one pipe, could be condensed back into water hopefully without too much oil in it but at the worst could be directed outside to not fog up your cabin etc.

[@DarqeDestroyer]

The 85 amp alternator could power a 1kw inverter. And that engine with that boiler could probably power a significantly more powerful alternator under load. Add an inverter and you've got yourself a lovely little off-grid AC power setup right there.

[@mauriceupton1474]

Looks great...watching from Auckland, New Zealand

[@arthurquintana1345]

That's a smooth running engine.

[@theyareourbread]

Wow that is awsome. Just what I was looking for.

[@ronmoore6598]

You're a gawd damm artist man!!

[@jackmcminn2520]

That's cool...wish you would have let us hear the whistle on the boiler

[@mikebrickwork2407]

im all so building a steam plant , moble , dynamo will all so run work shop all so a 1904 gas fairground dynamo set , with twisted brass , on coffin cart red and gilt good vid thank you

[@aruukmusicinc.6874]

Man one of these days imma buy one of your boilers and alternator steam engines for off grid use

[@shakostarsun]

I'd say biomass and water cus you could burn a lot of stuff besides wood.

[@jameswallace9906]

Make the boiler able to use methane from a digester and youve got unlimited power

[@tannerworm]

Where do you buy a steam engine?

[@richardalexander5379]

What would 200 amps look like with a boiler ? Just wondering lol nice engine

[@markgratton3995]

Where can I find the hand operated water pump.you use?

[@davidwright6727]

Where do I find a wood burning outdoor boiler to buy that’s like the one you have? I’m trying to make Apple butter with steam as the heat source instead of traditional open fire.

[@rossbendixen]

You can see my steam engines and boilers on EBay. On Ebay search "steam off grid" You can buy direct from me and save 10%. Ross

[@rossbendixen]

I do not allow advertisements on my videos. While viewing my KZbin videos do advertisements come up?

[@PHIL5251]

My dad was a boiler repair man for wiath labs He told me the most efficient boiler sits horizontal why do you choose to use a stand up model?

[@MadScientistGaming]

Let me know if you are selling another one of these.

[@off-gridhillbillystyle3735]

How much?

[@tandemcompound2]

nice lil unit, compound, thought tiny power were from Virginia

[@shakostarsun]

I want to make something that uses biofuel to power batteries then run my home ac system off the batteries. The AC is like $400 a month in electricity keeping house at like 68 degrees.

[@ambikesandboards]

If you need that much a/c then you must have plenty of sun for solar? Plus is it's 0 labor once installed

[@ashwinbahadur3388]

How can i buy one

[@tandemcompound2]

why the modern flex coupling betw the two engines? Why not a one piece crank like in marine practice? did you make these engines or were they bought?

[@rossbendixen]

I am not sure why Tiny Power built the engines with a flex coupler.

[@nasalimbu3078]

Alternator gentor electromagnetic heat induction Steam engin plant power plant

[@drogenek7107]

Plzz tell me where you got that engine

[@PHIL5251]

Drogenek lol he made it

[@meislilu4559]

how mush did you get the boiler for

[@meislilu4559]

much

[@rossbendixen]

New Boiler 20" dia. with 22 1-1/2"dia. Copper Tubes for Large Steam Engines. On ebay it is $5,600.00. If you buy it direct from save $600.00 ***WOW*** Free Shipping!!!

[@matthewwalker6621]

How much do you want for it?

[@rossbendixen]

I think this steam engine sold for $4,500. I have more engines available on eBay search steam off grid. you can buy direct from me and save 10% off eBay prices

[@ballardstowingandoffroadre2367]

Hello, I know you sold this set up, But I have a question. How "Long" would this set up "Last" ?? Meaning, If I ran it ALL DAY EVERY DAY 24 HOURS A DAY, How long would this Set up " Last" before becoming "Worn Out" ???? Kinda like a gas motor is worn out at around 250/300,000 miles ??. Also, How long would the set up "Operate" before it needed "Tending Too"??? Like adding firewood and or water ??. I'm seriously considering buying a steamer set up to keep my Batteries all charged(by alternator like yours) But haven't found anyone (old enough to know details) that knows how "Long" this set up would "Last" !!??????. Please help, And I'd love to "Pick your brain" for all the Info I could get/learn !!!!!!??. Thx. Dan.

[@thereasonableamericans411]

Probably not all that long honestly. The build quality just isn't there. We could go into details of the bearings and the crankshaft I've seen from these units and it's plainly obvious to see its poorly manufactured and engineered. I wouldn't put a video out showing missing lock washers on bolts etc. As for tending, it needs CONSTANT supervision. Steam power engines can NEVER be left alone, they're not safe when not monitored because the pressure is dependent upon fuel that isn't measured like an injector measures gasoline etc. Sure you can put pressure relief valves and such but everything can stick/fail/etc. turning these into time bombs. Now as for the question of how often you have to feed it fuel etc, depends on your source, coal for example is fairly consistent but again it's constant feeding to keep it running peak. If you feed too much, you waste fuel because it ends up going out the pressure relief valves, too little and the motor doesn't run full speed. Thus if you want to feed it less often, you end up wasting more fuel. Plan on every 15 minutes feeding some fuel to it at very least. Sorry I can't answer your question better but you can imagine how many variables exist in your question. This engine would be great in a pinch, as a handy mechanic, one could keep it going for thousands of hours potentially but I'd expect to have to MAKE and design parts for it as they wore out. I'm tempted to invest in one for a SHTF engine but sadly, there seems to be next to none in regards to quality steam engines produced today.

[@MrZhefish]

The guys how operated steam locomotives and steam vessels where usually tradesman working with engines and/or metals, because of the high maintance. So to run it ecconomical, those guys knew how to make new bearings and parts, that is from casting, machining and fitting just about everthing. a bearing in a steam engine of that size, given it's well maintained and services regularly.... depending on material and all other factors can live up to 500-2000 machine hours i would say. The endurance of a plant is also not easily answered, as there are different types of boilers. Just think of the steam liners, they had huge boilers and a constand crew to maintain them. But i would not consider this for a permanent power source on which you want to depend. And it will be hard to operate it while you are working on something else. On my steamboat, i have to constantly check everything, as it's a very fragile balance, but 10-15min without interaction is feasable, if all conditions work hand in hand. But as pointed out by thereasoanbleamericans: constant supervision. That's why in marine applications the diesel tuck over so fast. And also in powerplants on farms, small workshops and such. Just because, it's so much easier to operate. BTW: the old diesels work on waste oil.... i guess bio fuel is the better direction to go on. And have a engine that is easier serviceable. They used wood and even swine poop to make petrol engines work back in the days....

[@David-zc6wq]

If I knew about the Marine Industry Tec. ,I would still be an Alaska homesteader and if I knew steam engines, I would still be sailing the Caribbean. First off that alternator is crap. You try to charge house battery's with that, you'll tear the guts out. That engine is big enough to drive the house and he's made jumper cables. Use marine alt designed for deep cycle battery..that motor has to be tinkered with every day(per-start).

[@malcolmmcdonald7741]

Is it still for sale

[@rossbendixen8437]

Yes

[@rossbendixen]

Sold

[@codingfun63]

and you need a license to run the boiler ?

[@thereasonableamericans411]

My gawd, if the nation is at the point that we need a license to boil water.... it's time we rise up.

[@MrKris72]

@@thereasonableamericans411 no license but your carbon credits and air ration book better be current!

[@diamondcar2842]

@@MrKris72 The safety of next door nabors house needs consideration.

[@СанСаныч-г6о]

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