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Agamemnon 02-28-2009 06:10 PM

Convert that old PC tower case to ....... a cookstove !
 
A more practical post modern design for computers.

http://e-smokeburnerstove2.blogspot.com/

Meliorist 02-28-2009 06:35 PM

Re: Convert that old PC tower case to ....... a cookstove !
 
Very neat! I also found the quit smoking drug advertised in the comments to be very amusing.

UncaScrooge 02-28-2009 08:13 PM

Re: Convert that old PC tower case to ....... a cookstove !
 
A PC-case converted to a cook stove?

Sounds like this guy has too much time on his hands. :pcguru:

Meliorist 02-28-2009 08:20 PM

Re: Convert that old PC tower case to ....... a cookstove !
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by UncaScrooge (Post 1600091)
A PC-case converted to a cook stove?

Sounds like this guy has too much time on his hands. :pcguru:

Well if you read it, you'll find it employs a very efficient method for burning wood shavings, which in turn requires a well designed air delivery system, that happens to already be provided to you by the PC manufacturers. That it can be made (basically) entirely from trash is impressive on its own and perhaps very useful in India and China where tech trash is plentiful and affordability is low.

UncaScrooge 02-28-2009 08:28 PM

Re: Convert that old PC tower case to ....... a cookstove !
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Meliorist (Post 1600102)
Well if you read it, you'll find it employs a very efficient method for burning wood shavings, which in turn requires a well designed air delivery system, that happens to already be provided to you by the PC manufacturers. That it can be made (basically) entirely from trash is impressive on its own and perhaps very useful in India and China where tech trash is plentiful and affordability is low.

Errr... the "problem" or "foolishness" of it that I see is that this wonderful creation calls for the use of the power supply and the fans that were in the computer!

If you have the electricity to run the fans, why not just get a hot plate?

:stupid:

Meliorist 02-28-2009 08:34 PM

Re: Convert that old PC tower case to ....... a cookstove !
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by UncaScrooge (Post 1600110)
If you have the electricity to run the fans, why not just get a hot plate?

:stupid:

Because a hot plate uses A LOT more electricity than a computer fan.

elroy 02-28-2009 08:34 PM

Re: Convert that old PC tower case to ....... a cookstove !
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by UncaScrooge (Post 1600110)
Errr... the "problem" or "foolishness" of it that I see is that this wonderful creation calls for the use of the power supply and the fans that were in the computer!

If you have the electricity to run the fans, why not just get a hot plate?

:stupid:

The fans are 12 volt so they could be run from your car battery.

Agamemnon 02-28-2009 11:10 PM

Re: Convert that old PC tower case to ....... a cookstove !
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by UncaScrooge (Post 1600091)
A PC-case converted to a cook stove?

Sounds like this guy has too much time on his hands. :pcguru:

Yeah, he needs to cruise China-mart with you and go shopping for more stupid appliances ...

dupontcobb 03-01-2009 11:55 AM

Re: Convert that old PC tower case to ....... a cookstove !
 
coffee can rocket stove


UncaScrooge 03-01-2009 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dupontcobb (Post 1600919)

This I like!!!

Anyone who has tools at home can rig this up... and DEFINITELY a SHTF stove... I like it!

And... the price is right! :36_1_11:

UncaScrooge 03-01-2009 09:17 PM

Re: Convert that old PC tower case to ....... a cookstove !
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by J in AZ (Post 1600412)
Here is another innovative stove design based on a paint can:

http://www.vesto.co.za/vesto/vesto1.htm

http://www.vesto.co.za/vesto/cooking1.htm


That is a sharp-looking unit.

I notice the website is like 2004 (?) So, is this stove still a happening thing? You wouldn't know how much $$$ they want for it, do you?

Also, do you know if by any chance they give directions on how to make your own (albeit, I'm sure the finished product wouldn't be as polished as this is)?

UncaScrooge 03-01-2009 09:19 PM

Re: Convert that old PC tower case to ....... a cookstove !
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Agamemnon (Post 1600373)
Yeah, he needs to cruise China-mart with you and go shopping for more stupid appliances ...


Guess you could say I'm not a pretentious snob with time on my hands... or a city-dwelling clueless wanna-be survivor!

:111:

Agamemnon 03-02-2009 06:45 AM

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My mistake, he can cruise BassPro with you and go shopping for a Coleman stove.

Don't forget the $10 per gallon fuel !

Maslow 03-02-2009 07:53 AM

Re: Convert that old PC tower case to ....... a cookstove !
 
This is an interesting paper: Design Principles for Wood Burning Cookstoves (especially Chapter 2, Ten Design Principles).

http://www.bioenergylists.org/stoves...Cookstoves.pdf

Mostly intended for fixed stoves but could also be used to build a portable stove.


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