Welcome! If you're new to the forum please say hello and introduce yourself! Looking forward to your comments.
Z
Hey Z!!
Nice forum!! As you already I am now established in the gasification world. So I would be more than happy help and create avenues for experimenter home builds.
Also, I am currently working on new plans for the 5th generation M-II gasifier and am planning on making these available for purchase. We will also offer some of the more difficult parts such as the cones and flanges.
Looking forward to seeing this grow ;)
Quote from: Vulcan Gasifier on January 18, 2014, 01:44:58 AM
Hey Z!!
Nice forum!! As you already I am now established in the gasification world. So I would be more than happy help and create avenues for experimenter home builds.
Also, I am currently working on new plans for the 5th generation M-II gasifier and am planning on making these available for purchase. We will also offer some of the more difficult parts such as the cones and flanges.
Looking forward to seeing this grow ;)
Sweet! I'll put up a gasifier board for you to start posting in.
Late as usual, but I'm here!!!! The party can begin!
'Bout time! :o
Hello All,
Am new to the idea of building a rocket stove and have found this site to be the most informative.
My name is Dwight and am from Michigan. I am nearing retirement and would love to heat my pole barn/wood shop.
I am going to go read all the posts first and see if I have any unanswered question afterwards.
Thanks in advance for all your knowledge and help!
D
Welcome, Dwight! See my Rocket Stove pdf at http://alt-nrg.org/ It provides a good breakdown of what make the rocket stove work and how to scale it up if you need something bigger than what I've made. Mine is just adequate for my 240 sq-ft insulated workshop. For a home you will want something larger. Also look at the Rocket Stove thread I started here and check the referenced links. Best of luck.
Z
Hello Zero,
First time on your site and like some of the videos you have put up.
One question, is the calendar page of events current for any events coming up in 2014?
I also liked your data on the HHO testing of the engine to demonstrate efficiency!
Thanks for all the info and candid views. They are critical to the future if the world is ever going to take alternative tech seriously.
pb
First, welcome to the forum. Second, I have not really solicited for people to send me their events to add to my calendar. If you on anyone else knows of related events feel free to send me info so I can put it up.
Well, I've found some time to stop and say hello, I've been tinkering in Alt energy and fuels and such for over 10 years, not posted many videos but hope to change that this year. Recently landed a great job FINALLY and have some great ideas on some stuff I'll have to share. I've known Z for 6 plus years, been on a road trip with him (still the best road trip i've ever been on, never have I laughed so much) great times.
Would love to do it again... if there's a show worth going to.
I've failed at more things than I care to talk about, but I mark them up to I found ways that "it doesn't work"... :)
-raptor
Good times! May the HHOnda rest in peace.
First thing I would like2thank Z4 all his hard work and4posting it. I just watched the pellet adaption vid4the rocket stove,that got me thinking,could this b done with coal,if so wouldn't it make sence2convert coal fired powerplants2rocket stoves,as they burn cleaner than conventional wood stoves,would this not work4coal2? From what I understand the smallest pieces of coal are pretty much waste material thus cheap and I wonder why they wouldn't work in a rocket stove. Thanks again,keep up the good work:)
I have no idea. All I can say is try it and share your results on YouTube.
And welcome!
Hello guys,
I have discovered a way to make a very efficient monopole energizer, using neodymium magnets on the rotor.
There is a trick to it, namely the energizer runs in a "Zero voltage gap"(open source.)
Yes, I'm giving it away! ;D
Thanks to Zero I can now post the information to you on this forum.
JP
Quote from: urcoffeetastestoasty on March 03, 2014, 08:04:10 AM
Hello guys,
I have discovered a way to make a very efficient monopole energizer, using neodymium magnets on the rotor.
There is a trick to it, namely the energizer runs in a "Zero voltage gap"(open source.)
Yes, I'm giving it away! ;D
Thanks to Zero I can now post the information to you on this forum.
JP
I can't wait to read more about it! Welcome!
hi zorro i mean zero
thankx alot for making your pwm design to public. i am little confused about shunt resistor, what is the propose of it in your design . and what's the final value should it be? is it 0.003 ohm or 0.0015 ohm.
another thing what is the value of C1 ? is it 0.022 uF or 0.02 uF polystyrene?
did you subtract the L1 from the design ?
please help me before i make order to the components
can you make update to the schematic diagram with correct component values please
First of all, welcome!
The shunt is 0.0015 ohm. That's about 6" of #14ga copper wire.
It's purpose is to sense current without introducing too much voltage drop.
C1 is not critical. 0.02 and 0.022 technically fall within a +/- 10% tolerance anyway. 0.022 is the most common.
L1 is still part of the design, about 100uH, <5ohms DC resistance.
The schematic is correct and up to date although part numbers from the vendors are in constant flux. The basic values are given. If a specific link to a part does not work please look up the part values.
Z
Hello all,
I've been a long-time but silent follower, Z. I'm glad I've finally taken the plunge into verbal contact.
As I've stated in your Healthy Living section, your Victory Garden seed germinated for me, for which I'm very grateful for the inertia you granted me. I'm also interested in the rocket stove project, and have been thinking about a rocket-powered hydronic/radiant floor set up for my house's first floor to supplement my oil burner.
thanks again for the making it easier for the rest of us to find a place to start and get off ours butts
The rocket lends itself very well to heating water for circulation. Lots of ways to go about it. Welcome!
Hey Zero! Love your videos, glad to see these forums! Looking forward to seeing how your experiments and adventures work out!
Welcome and have fun! :)
Thought I'd drop in and say hello. Looks like things are working pretty well now. We're having a few issues with Wedge over at OSE, but overall it seems to work fairly well.
Greetings, Matt! Yes I've regressed to SMF 2.0.6 until they work out the undocumented features of 2.0.7. There was a lot of in-fighting that surfaced with the SMF team that worries me. I hope they manage to work through their differences and move on.
Hi from DonLittlefield7 LOL I have been trying to make contact for a while and this looks like the way.
I am interested in the Muller Motor project. I liked your build. Did you ever put together the update version?
I want to build something useful that will help out the bill, like a simple device to make a heater work or something like that. 1500 watts of electric power. Have not actually found anything yet.
I am reading the PJKBook.pdf and find it very interesting. you read it yet?
Don
Never heard of it. :o
Hello I am new to the forum.
I am working in a family patent agency for the last 20 years. I write file and prosecute patent applications as a consultant. I am also an inventor and interested in all HHO and mag motors etc...
Hello from Smith.
Now that I have become a member after reading & lurking for a while I will post here too.
Great work Zero, BTW - and I am delighted that you have put up a forum as this is the very BEST way for folks to share ideas and discuss things.
Hello All,
I've been following Zero for about three years. Alternative energy has been my hobby for about 30 years and I got my first solar panel nearly 20 years ago Currently I'm traveling in South America and am just a 'parseive' observer of the forum. My dream would be to see the various countries of South America embrace solar energy and other alternative energies for the future. Many areas are still developing so rather than follow bad ideas of the past, wouldn't it be great if they could begin with clean self sustaining energy?
Greetings all,
I live in the frigid NE corner of South Dakota. Heat is a requirement for survival and the current heating "season" is nearly 7-8 months long (roughly). I have been watching Z's videos for quite some time and whiile I have NO training (and nearly as little knowledge) I am basically here to learn. What little Electronics I have learned is the result of my HAM radio license.
I have been studying Rocket Stoves for about 2 years and have built two; one is a cooking style (similar to what is being called the "GROVER" model and then I built a Rocket Heater (very much like Zero's) but used 6" steel square tubing 47" tall and an old water heater tank to function as the "bell". I started with Z's design (actually went all the way to Sioux Falls (*235 miles) just to buy fire bricks. Got to thinking about the design and decided to try the steel first. I've been told that the steel will NOT hold up but for this winter, and my few opportunities to use it, I have found NO indication of spalting or other signs of damage. (I have pic's to show if anyone is THAT interested). Despite its marseive size (17" diameter and 47" high) it is no match for the 12000 cu.ft. shop in -20*F like we had for nearly 4 months this year. Anything above 0*F is OK but you still have to tend that fire frequently. I haven't tried pellets (I can make them) but I am going to try some coal...thought that was a great idea; certainly burns hot enough!
I am as yet still working for a living (although 65 is the next stop) and living on a farm. I have "traveled from East to West and from West to East again, in search of that which was lost" and ended up here.
I built a alt-nrg system on my farm with 16 solar panels (175 watt) and a 3K wind turbine. I am VERY interested in the HHO system and read Stanley Meyers work (before he mysteriously died). I am also very interested in the Muller motor project but so far have not seen any updates as to whether this is worth pursuing since I don't have the required knowledge for some of the discussion.
I enjoyed watching Z build his new lab/shop.
Now you know a bit about me.
Saepe Expertus, Semper Fidelis, Fratres Aeterni
Trim sends
//BT//
Welcome! And yes, I'm sure we'd all like to see pics of your build. What sort of temperatures are you getting out of it? Are you using any fins on the tank for thermal dissipation? Insulation around the riser and horizontal burn tube? I'm certain my pellet fire basket could be adapted to work on it if you get a strong enough draft.
Best, Z
hello HEllo HELLO !.........Help :o
BOUT TIME!
Do you really need help?
Hello everybody! Gurnz here stopping in to say HI! I am a Father of 3 and on my way to a fully functional lab out here in Montana. I am definitely going to be building the rocket stove before winter so I will not freeze!
Hello Z and friends, mnotcrzy here with loads of questions and excitement. I'm new to the computer world, forum thing so please forgive me my ignorance, yes 40 years old and not too up-to-date with technology yet. I've been tinkering a bit and there is so much to try and learn, I hope to glean a little wisdom and knowledge from y'all and hopefully spark an imagination or to in the process.... thanks so much for the opportunity to join up with like minded folks, out here in Looneyville some think I'm crazy, I think there is just more than one way to go at things....maybe I am crazy..... pax..
Hi Zero,
I've just found your forum after watching the series of videos on your rocket stove. I'm researching building one for my greenhouse that is under construction. I like the idea of yours because it is clean. The cob may have the thermal, but for orchids that might not be needed. I'm not sure yet what we will build but it will definitely be some form of a rocket stove.
Quote from: Gurnz on June 01, 2014, 08:21:29 AM
Hello everybody! Gurnz here stopping in to say HI! I am a Father of 3 and on my way to a fully functional lab out here in Montana. I am definitely going to be building the rocket stove before winter so I will not freeze!
Welcome, Gurnz, and good lock on the Rocket stove! Can't wait to see pics! So what is your area of interest?
Quote from: shadytrake on June 12, 2014, 07:30:40 AM
Hi Zero,
I've just found your forum after watching the series of videos on your rocket stove. I'm researching building one for my greenhouse that is under construction. I like the idea of yours because it is clean. The cob may have the thermal, but for orchids that might not be needed. I'm not sure yet what we will build but it will definitely be some form of a rocket stove.
We're all a little crazy. That's why we do the things we do. You fit right in. Make yourself a tin foil hat and have fun!
Quote from: shadytrake on June 12, 2014, 07:30:40 AM
Hi Zero,
I've just found your forum after watching the series of videos on your rocket stove. I'm researching building one for my greenhouse that is under construction. I like the idea of yours because it is clean. The cob may have the thermal, but for orchids that might not be needed. I'm not sure yet what we will build but it will definitely be some form of a rocket stove.
Welcome! A lot will depend on your climate and the needs of your plants. Just remember that a rocket stove needs more tending to than other typical forms of heat unless you do incorporate a thermal marse. You may want to reconsider.
Hello Zero,
I am new to HHO and have tried to do a ton of research to learn as much as I can. I found your postings and videos the most informative. This HHO movement appears to be gaining momentum and like you have said many times in your videos that we need to get the word out.
Thanks for your dedication,
Klugger
Welcome to the forum and just be careful when working with the stuff. Accidents have happened and people have gotten hurt. If you haven't seen my HHO FAQ yet please visit http://alt-nrg.org/faq.html
Hi.
been watching a few of your videos on youtube.
thought i'd come have a look at your site.
been interesting in Science for a long time.
Have had plenty of ideas of the years but never had much of a chance to test anything.
been interested in Fusion/fusor experiments and magnetic motors for about 10 years.
first idea i had was making a kind of fusor tokamak hybrid. almost got around to it in about 2010 when i was studying at tafe, but they change head of department second year and new guy didn't like the idea of anything that could cause any kind of radiation. Even tho the teachers where very supportive and even offered to let me do it in one of back rooms without permission.
but head of department kind of killed my spirit.
Welcome, frosty! I'm on holiday ATM. The furum is still very new so there's not much going on but please do share your experiments when you get around to it.
mainly just lots of idea's and things to try.
but have a girlfriend these days who doesn't want me doing anything dangerous... to her that's anything i want to do science wise.. ha ha
Not to mention i recently moved about 5 hours away from family to be with her.
if i was still close to them i'd have access to a work shop at my fathers factory.
so starting from scratch.
yeah i noticed the forum seems a bit new.
But always good for new places to talk about idea's and share knowledge with others.
Well, welcome Frosty. I hope you try and share something great. Thanks for joining.
Hello Z
Greetings!
Hello, I am Adrian and I am big fan of Zero's videos ,mostly those about the rocket stove.Of course Imade one ,not with pellets just with wood and it works very well.So ,I am glad to be here and hope to learn ,as much as my English is able,from all af you.
And ...Happy New Year ,to all of you!
Welcome, Adrian! Do you have any pictures to share?
I'm James and I've been around the bedini circuit for a while. I've never done any experimenting, but I'm about to start gathering equipment to try my hand at a few designs.
I'm trained in electricity and electronics. Worked in various fields. I'm also heavily self educated in many other fields. I love research (addicted to it, just not the math portion) and have some interesting ideas that I would like to try. Hoping to get some apparatus built to spin some magnets.
I think the drive coils of motors are close to being as efficient as possible, but I think generator coils are totally wound wrong.
I'm not going to discuss my ideas with many, making a device that gives readings that can't be normally explained, is my goal, and I think too many people dilute the project and information. I have certain ideas of how the information should be used and released. I believe in a open source, but some (very small) compensation should go to the person(s) who finally make a device that can perform the actions we are all looking for. I like small groups, at this time this forum suits my needs. If it gets too big I will probably lurk more than I post. I do hope to make some acquaintances here to possibly do some preliminary testing while I get setup.
If your interested in swapping ideas, and forming a group to try to achieve the goal, I'm all for it. I always say two minds are better than one. A person has trouble finding his/her mistake, for they didn't know it was a mistake in the first place. Therefore they don't see it as a mistake. A second person is much more likely to find the areas where improvement can be found.
James
Hello, Z and everyone!
I was researching on colloidal silver and ran into zero labs youtube video.
I am very bad at electronic and chemical stuff.
So making cs myself is long way to go.
But I am learning.
Anyway, I thought Mark was like real-life Heisenberg!
Very impressed.
Hope I will learn a lot here. ;)
EJ
German, yes. Theoretical physicist, not likely. 8)
Appreciate the compliment anyway.
Hello my name is Mike and I live in Chicagoland. I have been into alternative energy for quite a while. I have converted my old diesel truck to run on waste vegetable oil, made working wind turbines, a solar heater, a spot welder from old microwave parts and a waste oil heater. I have no formal training in any of these fields but love making unusual things and working with my hands and occasionally my brain. I am very interested in Z's rocket stove heater and plan on making a version of it in the future.
Can't wait to see your build!
Hi All...
GenO (genolizer) Here..
Thanks for the Invite Z. I look forward to participating in your Forum.
@Kieth ( Turtle) I sent you a Letter today giving you my email and such... I guess you can pretty much ignore it hehe ;D
Welcome, Geno! And Turtle!
I can't promise a lot of activity here but I can at least offer a place to post your work and maybe blow off steam.
For others watching this thread, Geno and Turtle are from our old Energy Builders group.
Brothers 8)
Nice place you have here Z
Just build it and it will teach you!
Hi Z.. Thanks for everything. I really appreciate it.
@IH... Hi Bro.. Thanks for the email.. :)
@Turtle - Hi Reverend... you should get my letter today. :)
@Z - Will you allow me to Post Non-Alternate Energy articles and pictures??
Thanks again Z
Geno, of course. My home is your home. Don't dump trash on my floors and we're good. ;) LOL
Moby. Checkin in. Forum looks grear Z. IH,Geno, Revern T good to see ya again brothers. Any others from the old gang around? And Z if you upload that other stuff be gentle i wouldnt want anyone to build somthing that might burn a basement lab, or maybe build an antenna that might possibly, perhapps umm. burn down the neighbors sign like coach did in our old house. the good old days! :) yea im still playing with the high voltage but not like i use to. Tha dam neighbors keep callin tha cops. I gues they just cant get useto my big Tcoil. And i here their dogs absoutelt hate when i fire it up around the 4'th o july.. dang spoil sports. I guess its kinda loud tho. Whimps! lol. ::).
goin to have a look around the forum and do some reading. Thanks for the invite!
Hey Moby... How he heck are ya.. been a while. Glad to see you here...
Welcome Razor111!
Well,,,, Hello.. 8) Nice to see a few of the Good ol boys still around.
Damn it Z,, I've been bored. >:(
I've been peekin in on your Keshe build from time to time,, surprised you took it that far,, HA
Someone with some common sense had to. 8)
hey zero i just wanted to drop a line to say hello....and ive started uploading data for my geothermal bank at plotly. there is a build thread started with a bunch of pics over at the 'forum du russ' as well. i dont think ill get every day updated...day 2 was already a wash as im messing with data collection software etc.
hope you find it interesting!
cheers
jeremy
https://plot.ly/~jeremygwilt/8/day-1-geothermal-bank/
Welcome, Jeremy and thanks for sharing! I'll have to visit chez RWG and have a look.
Hello
I'm back and thought I would say hi to everyone.
I'm over on YouTube now doing some machine work and fabrication. https://www.youtube.com/user/IronHeadMachine
ATM I am building a little CNC machine. A bit of a beast for its small scale really. Anyway
I will be hanging around the forum and some of Zero's live streams.
Anyone that needs some helping making parts for their projects, PM me and maybe we can work something out.
Winter is abit tough to do things, at least until we get the heat straightened out. Which should be soon I hope.
Heeeeeeeeeezzzzz BAAAAaaaaaack. 8)
Welcome back, brother. I have two words for you. Rocket stove.
Z
Thanks Z
http://alt-nrg.org/forum/index.php?topic=63.0
Hi there, new guy here from the UK, I came across your you tube channel and thought I would sign up :)
Welcome to the forum scooterist007
Hello Z,
My name is Abith - working closely with negative RF energy!
So may we expect to see a microwave device that freezes food soon? :)
Hi Zero, have you lost the way ???
Hi Zero and all, newbie to forum hopefully find good stuff......Tickover
Hi Zero, Friends have recommended me to take a look and say hello, so Hello, i hope the visit and site is worthwhile.
Quote from: raptor on February 17, 2014, 02:09:16 AM
Well, I've found some time to stop and say hello, I've been tinkering in Alt energy and fuels and such for over 10 years, not posted many videos but hope to change that this year. Recently landed a great job FINALLY and have some great ideas on some stuff I'll have to share. I've known Z for 6 plus years, been on a road trip with him (still the best road trip i've ever been on, never have I laughed so much) great times.
Would love to do it again... if there's a show worth going to.
I've failed at more things than I care to talk about, but I mark them up to I found ways that "it doesn't work"... :)
-raptor
Miss ya, bud. :'(