Reid Welch
1 MW
Please click this link to see many more and varied videos:
http://www.stirlingengine.co.uk/ks80-solar-low-temperature-stirling-engine-456-p.asp
Here's the one I owned, and ran for over a year non-stop, under a glass dust-protection dome:
[youtube]ldN1xdS3iRA[/youtube]
It would run as slow as 40 rpm, or ten times faster. I like slower, myself.
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Would like to get another Kontax, but of another style, this new model,
the KS80, is only a bit over $100US, delivered, fast, direct from the maker, worldwide.
It is reliably claimed (I know the maker) to operate even "better" , being a "solar" powered machine.
Pure, forever-motion afforded by the light of a lamp or the sun, or on a cool counter top, or warm hand.
It's on my wish list. Hundred bucks. I like the new, clear spoke design and -no- brass pillars to tarnish from touching.
It is minimalism to the max. All C&C machined to the n'th degree of accuracy, both in the parts and the packing and instructions included.
Scale one up and make a solarbike? :wink:
Of course, the LTD Stirling in this size produces only a modicum of power;
enough to spin very slow, or up to about four hundred rpm (a guess)
Don't put one on the stovetop, OK? You'd melt the foam displacer, if not the polycarbonate base.
Even more the plus side, the Kontax models do not ever wear, nor need any lubrication.
For best results long term running (like for a century),
just keep the unit free from dust.
But, it will run in the open for years, with, at most, a wipe-off of the power piston,
easily removed by detaching one screw.
An optional glass dome and brass base that I sourced (discovered) for the makers (am not affiliated except as a friend),
is now available from them; a perfect fit and perfect protection for your LTD Kontax brand Stirling.
Things that tick and tock are fun to watch. This engine makes NO sound at all.
You can set it atop your computer or router to run it indefinitely.
It's very Zen-like, especially under glass.
http://www.stirlingengine.co.uk/ks80-solar-low-temperature-stirling-engine-456-p.asp
Here's the one I owned, and ran for over a year non-stop, under a glass dust-protection dome:
[youtube]ldN1xdS3iRA[/youtube]
A year ago I gave this unit to my charity MD as a gift of gratitude.
It would run as slow as 40 rpm, or ten times faster. I like slower, myself.
___________________________
Would like to get another Kontax, but of another style, this new model,
the KS80, is only a bit over $100US, delivered, fast, direct from the maker, worldwide.
It is reliably claimed (I know the maker) to operate even "better" , being a "solar" powered machine.
Pure, forever-motion afforded by the light of a lamp or the sun, or on a cool counter top, or warm hand.
It's on my wish list. Hundred bucks. I like the new, clear spoke design and -no- brass pillars to tarnish from touching.
It is minimalism to the max. All C&C machined to the n'th degree of accuracy, both in the parts and the packing and instructions included.
Scale one up and make a solarbike? :wink:
Of course, the LTD Stirling in this size produces only a modicum of power;
enough to spin very slow, or up to about four hundred rpm (a guess)
Don't put one on the stovetop, OK? You'd melt the foam displacer, if not the polycarbonate base.
Even more the plus side, the Kontax models do not ever wear, nor need any lubrication.
For best results long term running (like for a century),
just keep the unit free from dust.
But, it will run in the open for years, with, at most, a wipe-off of the power piston,
easily removed by detaching one screw.
An optional glass dome and brass base that I sourced (discovered) for the makers (am not affiliated except as a friend),
is now available from them; a perfect fit and perfect protection for your LTD Kontax brand Stirling.
Things that tick and tock are fun to watch. This engine makes NO sound at all.
You can set it atop your computer or router to run it indefinitely.
It's very Zen-like, especially under glass.
Thank you for shareing your pics and vids with us. 
