Eco Fan

[matty40s]

17 minutes ago, Mike the Boilerman said:

 

I agree. The effect he describes defies scientific explanation at first sight. 

I suspect it is the light draft the fan produces that changes the kettle from 'just about boiling' to 'just about not boiling'.

That is called the wind chill effect.:-)

[Sea Dog]

Having read and been inspired by a number of posts here (has anyone really read them all?) I've just added a second ecofan in my boat. The first one is on the stove as normal, the second on the worktop in the galley. The stream of hot air from No1 hits No2 warming up its heat sink and causing it to spin. This in turn propels the hot air stream from No1 fan further down the boat to keep the bedroom warm. To be fair, the second airstream it isn't as hot or as powerful as it once was, probably because of the energy extracted to drive the fan, but it's enough. Alignment, of course, is critical and non-believers, who don't have faith and therefore the required dedication, won't put sufficient effort in to get similarly spectacular results. I did try a third fan just inside my back doors to keep my pirate flag fluttering nicely, but I scrapped the idea after it blew my Captain's hat off. 

[tree monkey]

39 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

Having read and been inspired by a number of posts here (has anyone really read them all?) I've just added a second ecofan in my boat. The first one is on the stove as normal, the second on the worktop in the galley. The stream of hot air from No1 hits No2 warming up its heat sink and causing it to spin. This in turn propels the hot air stream from No1 fan further down the boat to keep the bedroom warm. To be fair, the second airstream it isn't as hot or as powerful as it once was, probably because of the energy extracted to drive the fan, but it's enough. Alignment, of course, is critical and non-believers, who don't have faith and therefore the required dedication, won't put sufficient effort in to get similarly spectacular results. I did try a third fan just inside my back doors to keep my pirate flag fluttering nicely, but I scrapped the idea after it blew my Captain's hat off. 

Has there been by any chance, just the slightest possibility of a drink, taken by oneself recently?

[Sea Dog]

6 minutes ago, tree monkey said:

Has there been by any chance, just the slightest possibility of a drink, taken by oneself recently?

Non-believer!!  

[carlt]

20 minutes ago, tree monkey said:

Has there been by any chance, just the slightest possibility of a drink, taken by oneself recently?

Have you not heard of the booster effect?

I use a similar technique by boosting the cauliflower and sprout curry with a mushy pea and boiled cabbage sandwich chaser (wholemeal bread).

[tree monkey]

5 minutes ago, carlt said:

Have you not heard of the booster effect?

I use a similar technique by boosting the cauliflower and sprout curry with a mushy pea and boiled cabbage sandwich chaser (wholemeal bread).

Just no, the results could be biblical

[mrsmelly]

2 hours ago, tree monkey said:

Has there been by any chance, just the slightest possibility of a drink, taken by oneself recently?

I think hes fibbing, his Pirate flag flies from a bloomin great flagpole mounted on the roof of his vessel!!

[Sea Dog]

21 minutes ago, mrsmelly said:

I think hes fibbing, his Pirate flag flies from a bloomin great flagpole mounted on the roof of his vessel!!

Arr, I is fibbin' - cos I 'ates pirates, I do! 

[rusty69]

3 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

Arr, I is fibbin' - cos I 'ates pirates, I do! 

Did you ate your pirate dogs leg too?

[Sea Dog]

1 minute ago, rusty69 said:

Did you ate your pirate dogs leg too?

He's a lovely dog! No-one in their right mind would eat a fine dog like that all at once! 

[rusty69]

2 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

He's a lovely dog! No-one in their right mind would eat a fine dog like that all at once! 

He's a lovely dog. Did you find him in Croatia?

[Sea Dog]

Nah, he's a Caribbean Dalmatian, though it makes sense that he may have ancestors there, I suppose  so good spot!  (see what I did there?)

[rusty69]

4 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

Nah, he's a Caribbean Dalmatian, though it makes sense that he may have ancestors there, I suppose  so good spot!  (see what I did there?)

Ah, very clever that, and makes sense he would come from the Caribbean.

[Dr Bob]

QUACKERS the DUCK has now been secured from Auntie Wainwright's Auction. Now formulating the plans for the ultimate test. Also have secured the exotic curry powder but will not be making sprout curry. Will consider other options. Keep glued to this thread for further activities from a quack who's gone to the dogs.

[rusty69]

19 minutes ago, Dr Bob said:

QUACKERS the DUCK has now been secured To the operating table.  Now formulating the plans for the ultimate killer test . Keep glued to this thread for further activities from a quack who's gone to the dogs.

 

Edited December 12, 2017 by rusty69

[mrsmelly]

25 minutes ago, Dr Bob said:

QUACKERS the DUCK has now been secured from Auntie Wainwright's Auction. Now formulating the plans for the ultimate test. Also have secured the exotic curry powder but will not be making sprout curry. Will consider other options. Keep glued to this thread for further activities from a quack who's gone to the dogs.

April the 12th was a good day for the forum, those of us how thought we had err umm issues...now know we are completely ok

[roland elsdon]

Weather forecast today is 37 degrees and I have just got a text from auspost saying my parcel has arrived!!!! Eco fan I believe.

my original plan was to put it on the campervan roof connect a belt to it and run the  aircon off it so I don't have to plug in at caravan parks. However given the slight cold in the vicinity of northamptonshire both my tenant and my boat are chilly.

as a gesture towards the uk I will angle it towards the northern hemisphere .

expect a blast of hot air on Thursday.

strangely coinciding with political statements re brexit.

apologies for the delay it's 13000 miles so will take time.

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, roland elsdon said:

apologies for the delay it's 13000 miles so will take time.

Nice one.  We'll keep an eye on temps here in UK - if its a bit warmer by about April/May, we'll know it works. 

[Dr Bob]

1 hour ago, mrsmelly said:

April the 12th was a good day for the forum, those of us how thought we had err umm issues...now know we are completely ok

April 12th 1066, wasnt that the day Harold got one in the eye?

[MtB]

4 hours ago, Dr Bob said:

April 12th 1066, wasnt that the day Harold got one in the eye?

 

I’ve no eye deer. 

[roland elsdon]

4 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Nice one.  We'll keep an eye on temps here in UK - if its a bit warmer by about April/May, we'll know it works. 

That sounds about right as I get home in mid april just in time to re enjoy 37 degrees less transmission losses. I may set up a second fan in Dubai to speed my trip back

[ditchcrawler]

On 24/11/2017 at 16:56, ditchcrawler said:

Well for you Sterling engine fans there is one here http://auctions.durrants.com/auction-listing.asp?page=5&aid=433 Item 237 I thought there was a second but cant see it

If you thought that was good just look at this https://www.banggood.com/16-Cylinder-Hot-Air-Stirling-Engine-Motor-Model-Creative-Motor-Engine-Toy-Engine-p-1220106.html?currency=USD&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc_ods&utm_content=Brandon&utm_ho=1865+&utm_campaign=toys-dpa-en-nr-v1-m-xb-B5&cur_warehouse=CN

[WotEver]

8 hours ago, ditchcrawler said:

If you thought that was good just look at this https://www.banggood.com/16-Cylinder-Hot-Air-Stirling-Engine-Motor-Model-Creative-Motor-Engine-Toy-Engine-p-1220106.html?currency=USD&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc_ods&utm_content=Brandon&utm_ho=1865+&utm_campaign=toys-dpa-en-nr-v1-m-xb-B5&cur_warehouse=CN

I love the Chinglish instructions.. 

The engine model on the horizontal position by hand toggle the flywheel to see if smooth, if there is a strong sense of raw astringent, check the connection rod is normal, whether the cylinder oil and dust, and if so, please use toilet paper to erase Not smooth.

[mrsmelly]

I have received some great news today. A PROPER scientiffik expewiment is being set up by an esteemed DOCTOR in to the real and wonderous benefits of the said Eco fan range. He is being assisted by another doctor ( Quack ) with his experiment and assures me he will publish a full and frank review on this thread when the said trials are completed. This is good news as realy we need proper scientiffik data and this will be provided.

[ditchcrawler]

48 minutes ago, mrsmelly said:

I have received some great news today. A PROPER scientiffik expewiment is being set up by an esteemed DOCTOR in to the real and wonderous benefits of the said Eco fan range. He is being assisted by another doctor ( Quack ) with his experiment and assures me he will publish a full and frank review on this thread when the said trials are completed. This is good news as realy we need proper scientiffik data and this will be provided.

Is it a blind test