Build it!! Ive done a full tutorial on this. you can build all this in a day or two. You can also get on the forum and create your own build post for assistance in your build. Link is in the description.
We use industrial supply companies like McMaster Carr and the alike. The idea with this is to find parts that are more local or obtainable. Just go to your local hardware store. Lowes, Menards etc and try to find something. Amazon is also a great place to find stuff. Like those pipe flanges used in the build were sourced from Amazon.
This is where you can pay it forward and share your build on our forum and help others. " I tried these hoses from Menards and they work" For instance. The whole point of this DIY video series was to get people involved and active on our forum.
@@Thrive-Off-Grid I plan to post my build. I’m still getting supplies. How heat resistant do the hoses need to be? That’s part of what I’m trying to determine, without wasting time and money on hoses that burn up.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_gas This process also cools the jet nozzle to prevent it from melting. Charcoal reactors run extremely hot at the oxidation zone and will melt or degrade the nozzles or jets. So you must use a method to cool or absorb heat with endothermic processes.
Awesome how long will this unit run on a full tank of charcoal with that little engine ? Also was wondering if u used the stock seal on the ammo can or did u replace it with a high heat one ? Love what u do keep up the good work, Thanks
About a 1/'2 hour, this is a tiny gasifier. It is great to learn from but not so great for anything else. There is a reason our machines cost what they cost. No the lid seal was left alone, if you get it that hot then you are overdriving the unit and need to throttle down or go to a smaller engine. Anything smaller than the 212 Predators running on wood gas are worthless. If you want something worth while you need to build it bigger.
@@Thrive-Off-Grid Nice that’s pretty good for such a small hopper, I’m saving up to buy one of your units. Thanks for the reply and all the best to yah
For the M-2 it is a 1 1/2 hour run time. The M-3 has a two plus hour run. This really shouldn't be an issue. You just fuel it as you go. If you are charging batterie's then its no issue at all. Just run the hopper load and this will generate over 5 kW hours worth of charging. If you have solar that adds in. If that is not enough just refuel it and keep going. Also by adding the inverter this eliminates the limitations of the gasifier engine system. Then its up to how powerful your inverter is and the available stored energy. Do not run a generator as a primary power mover. It is very inefficient.
Oops I was replying to you thinking you were commenting on my latest video. No this little machine you only looking at a 20 to 30 minute run per hopper load running the 212 cc generators. It would be good for around 1000 watts. So 500 watt hours pr hopper loading. This is a tiny gasifier so dont have too great of expectations. Its also very thin steel so it wont last very long.
@@Missourioutdoors1 Yeah that isn't going to do it. Just take the concepts of this and build it bigger. The jet I use here you dont need to change. Or you can just buy one from me and skip the headaches of trying to replicate 10 years of development.
I made a pretty big gasifier i have one problem that whenever i ignite the wood gas with lighter it ignites properly but as soon as i turn off my lighter the gas also doesn’t catch fire idk why this is happening please solve the problem
The water is to cool the jet nozzle otherwise it will melt. The secondary function is the resulting steam will process into the H2 and CO as the oxygen is ripped out and combined with the carbon. This gives the gas energy density a huge boost making it much more powerful gas than typical woodgas.
Great job nice little package.
Just found your channel, I am building an off grid cabin and really like what you got going on here
Thanks for this - really enjoyable
Way cool, I want one !
Build it!! Ive done a full tutorial on this. you can build all this in a day or two. You can also get on the forum and create your own build post for assistance in your build. Link is in the description.
@@Thrive-Off-Grid oO ive been watching you for many years and watched this build from start to finish !
Wow, I love the design. It is really compact and looks clean. Will this work with wood chips? Would there be any issues? Thanks so much for sharing.
No! it will make tar. Make charcoal its actually easier and more efficient.
Did you use charcol burn and get gss from?
OOo like it, nice one brother
Could you provide info or links on the hoses? Or where on your website you discuss them?
We use industrial supply companies like McMaster Carr and the alike. The idea with this is to find parts that are more local or obtainable. Just go to your local hardware store. Lowes, Menards etc and try to find something. Amazon is also a great place to find stuff. Like those pipe flanges used in the build were sourced from Amazon.
This is where you can pay it forward and share your build on our forum and help others. " I tried these hoses from Menards and they work" For instance. The whole point of this DIY video series was to get people involved and active on our forum.
@@Thrive-Off-Grid I plan to post my build. I’m still getting supplies. How heat resistant do the hoses need to be? That’s part of what I’m trying to determine, without wasting time and money on hoses that burn up.
@@drvosstube Join the forum and Ill help you. RUclips is not the platform for this.
I’m just learning about gasification. What’s the water line do for this setup?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_gas This process also cools the jet nozzle to prevent it from melting. Charcoal reactors run extremely hot at the oxidation zone and will melt or degrade the nozzles or jets. So you must use a method to cool or absorb heat with endothermic processes.
What is the water for?
Awesome how long will this unit run on a full tank of charcoal with that little engine ? Also was wondering if u used the stock seal on the ammo can or did u replace it with a high heat one ? Love what u do keep up the good work, Thanks
About a 1/'2 hour, this is a tiny gasifier. It is great to learn from but not so great for anything else. There is a reason our machines cost what they cost. No the lid seal was left alone, if you get it that hot then you are overdriving the unit and need to throttle down or go to a smaller engine. Anything smaller than the 212 Predators running on wood gas are worthless. If you want something worth while you need to build it bigger.
@@Thrive-Off-Grid Nice that’s pretty good for such a small hopper, I’m saving up to buy one of your units. Thanks for the reply and all the best to yah
YOU ADD WATER? whay?
C + H2O -> CO + H2 (add water for this)
CO2 + C -> 2CO (engine CO2 return)
I am really thinking about building this design. Question how long would the predator generator run on a full load . Thanks
For the M-2 it is a 1 1/2 hour run time. The M-3 has a two plus hour run. This really shouldn't be an issue. You just fuel it as you go. If you are charging batterie's then its no issue at all. Just run the hopper load and this will generate over 5 kW hours worth of charging. If you have solar that adds in. If that is not enough just refuel it and keep going. Also by adding the inverter this eliminates the limitations of the gasifier engine system. Then its up to how powerful your inverter is and the available stored energy. Do not run a generator as a primary power mover. It is very inefficient.
Oops I was replying to you thinking you were commenting on my latest video. No this little machine you only looking at a 20 to 30 minute run per hopper load running the 212 cc generators. It would be good for around 1000 watts. So 500 watt hours pr hopper loading. This is a tiny gasifier so dont have too great of expectations. Its also very thin steel so it wont last very long.
@@Thrive-Off-Grid thank you
@@Thrive-Off-Grid gotcha, I want one to run a 9000 watt generator.
@@Missourioutdoors1 Yeah that isn't going to do it. Just take the concepts of this and build it bigger. The jet I use here you dont need to change. Or you can just buy one from me and skip the headaches of trying to replicate 10 years of development.
I made a pretty big gasifier i have one problem that whenever i ignite the wood gas with lighter it ignites properly but as soon as i turn off my lighter the gas also doesn’t catch fire idk why this is happening please solve the problem
Hi
Hi
Seen a few different videos but yet to understand the water injection. I assume to control the burn but anyone care to comment? Thanks
The water is to cool the jet nozzle otherwise it will melt. The secondary function is the resulting steam will process into the H2 and CO as the oxygen is ripped out and combined with the carbon. This gives the gas energy density a huge boost making it much more powerful gas than typical woodgas.
I think just putting gas in the generator would work.