wow i just thought of something (doesnt happen often) couldnt you use something like this to generate electricity for like an emergency situation. because you would mostly have water and wood for fire right??? it would be easier than trying to start a gas engine and the fuel is easier too
There are videos on youtube of larger scale engines being used as generators, certainly. Bit impractical with something like this (this one needs electricity to run ;) ). These little engines also do not have a lot of power. This one in particular can manage to run itself, but not a whole lot else.
This model has a more powerful heater than your average Empire, so it produces a fair bit more steam, and goes through water at a good rate (though very little condenses on the engine). I'm guessing they made the rotor (or whatever it's called) so big because, unlike Wilesco and Jensen, it's not geared, so it has to be of large diameter to have any sort of mechanical advantage. It sounds cool, but it must have been a bit of a disappointment to any kid who wanted to run more than a tool or two.
I've heard a fart at the beginning, didn't I?
jaryH3 1 year ago
Running this fast, perfect electric generator.
beancube2008 2 years ago
wow i just thought of something (doesnt happen often) couldnt you use something like this to generate electricity for like an emergency situation. because you would mostly have water and wood for fire right??? it would be easier than trying to start a gas engine and the fuel is easier too
pyroman13524 2 years ago
There are videos on youtube of larger scale engines being used as generators, certainly. Bit impractical with something like this (this one needs electricity to run ;) ). These little engines also do not have a lot of power. This one in particular can manage to run itself, but not a whole lot else.
MisterOcclusion 2 years ago
Where did you manage to find one?
jakebob16 3 years ago
They come up on ebay every now and then. The prices seem to go up more and more every time one comes up, though.
MisterOcclusion 3 years ago
man that is a cool turbine!much bigger than that wilesco thats for sure!i must admit it must use much more steam to turn it though right?
randomguy9898 3 years ago
This model has a more powerful heater than your average Empire, so it produces a fair bit more steam, and goes through water at a good rate (though very little condenses on the engine). I'm guessing they made the rotor (or whatever it's called) so big because, unlike Wilesco and Jensen, it's not geared, so it has to be of large diameter to have any sort of mechanical advantage. It sounds cool, but it must have been a bit of a disappointment to any kid who wanted to run more than a tool or two.
MisterOcclusion 3 years ago
so cool mate!
steamyman 3 years ago
You get that much metal moving it doesnt want to stop
rangerssteamtoys 3 years ago