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Re: Bio-Lite Stove & Charger

Posted by Cookie on Jul 16, 2012; 8:56pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Bio-Lite-Stove-Charger-tp7559229p7559247.html

If you look at the spec sheet it does tell the power output.  It Is two watts nominal and four watts max at five volts.  Maybe a QRPP rig?

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 16, 2012, at 12:53, "Fred Townsend" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Oh it has pop rivets too? Ya! That's what I really want to lay ash on my
> delicate electronics. Something that I can't move or pack while it's hot,
> gets soot all over my backpack and rusts when it's left out overnight.
> Notice they don't say how much current it puts out. That's because
> thermopiles don't put out much. I really like the part about reducing your
> carbon footprint. $129, *iPhone not included. The Emperor has no clothes. I
> think I'll pass before I get my fingers burned.
> 73
> Fred, AE6QL
>
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>
> Interesting.  Using a fan to accelerate combustion was an intelligent idea.
>
> An improved version would not be assembled with pop rivets.  When pop rivets
> are used in thin material they tend to loosen over time. Otherwise a very
> innovative approach.
>
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