DIY Egg Powered Heater/Stove | Incredibly Hot For Hours ( 800F )
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- Опубліковано 29 гру 2023
- Turn your kitchen scraps into a fuel that can burn very hot and heat a small greenhouse or area where you keep tender plants during a cold spell. Very inexpensive to build and super simple to assemble. Fuel can be stored for long periods of time and is very stable.
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Chickens are definitely taking care of us! THANK YOU, this is a wonderful safe heating method
Your too kind thanks.
Great idea especially for out in the bush! Lern something new everyday, thank you ~
Wow! We always throw our eggshells away! What a great emergency heat source! Nice video!
Thanks for watching!
This is sarcasm
It's alcohol powered not "Egg Powered"
This is so interesting that I had to back it up several times to get it in my brain because I was cooking with my back to the TV. I came online to thank the creator of Zen Garden Oasis. I have chickens now and already use all of eggshells as they are organically derived. But I'm going to do a trial run of this project. We are in an El Nino year. Between that and the horrific geoengineering here we are guaranteed trees down and probably lengthy power outages. I need all the survival skills I can accrue. Thanks!
I watched a video of someone who made a perlite can stove using isopropyl alcohol. The results seemed quite similar. Might save the time & effort of making the gel fuel & provide similar results. Interesting heater design
Excellent!! Ty.
Awesome 👍😎
Brilliant!
Thank you Peggy
Nice, love it
Thank you! Cheers!
The idea of making the liquid fuel into a gel is an excellent one. Liquid alcohol near open flame is a lethal combination and it is very easy to have minor disasters with this type of heater and some children and/or pets.
This is designed for a greenhouse. No pets no kids.
I don't mean this in a snarky way, but what is the advantage of gelling the fuel? I'm just curious about that. BTW, I think calcium carbonate would be more efficient than egg shells, since it would have way less impurities and would require less time and work. Thanks for sharing your experiments with us!
Maybe so but most people have egg shells already, for free, they may not have calcium carbonate, which has to be purchased.
Do you actually get more energy out than you put in to make it?
Thanks!!
In a pinch we have all these items except the stainless steel mesh, sitting around the house.
I might try this
Check my Amazon link has the mesh….cheers
@@ZenGardenOasis. Thanks I will
This is the what Sterno is produced from.
When you added “2ounces” of the eggshell powder…..was that 2oz by weight or 2oz by volume?
Coocking oil and toilet paper burn good also!
The advantage of this is he is showing a way to maoe and carry a stable fuel source when nothing eles is available.
Just one question; having washed and sanitized the shells at the start, have you ever tried storing the jell?
Can it be frozen?
Thanks so much for the video👍🏽❤️🔥
No need to freeze…just keep in pantry
That fine egg shell powder from home grown eggs is the best calcium supplement for people as well.
I put it in gel caps and it works great.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing. I've made the penny alcohol stoves for emergencies.
I wonder if the gel looses any burnability over time? Do you know how long shelf stable? Would vacume sealing help keep longer?
Just store in airtite container.
Thank you for sharing, Do the eggshells have to be baked for fuel? Is this similar to hand sanitizer for fuel?
No I you can use directly
I pour my egg shells into a zip lock back and crush them then pour them into a blender
Instead of the alcohol replace it with shortening. It will save alot of money and burn much longer
Crisco is now $10 a can!
@@solarsynapse a votive candle jar with shortening and a wick will burn non stop for 7-8 days
@@Zane.Wellnitz What counts is how many BTUs is provided for the total cost. That would be an intensive valuable test. Of course when you need it, what is available is all that counts.
Ok, that is awesome! I love science! What is the best way to extinguish the flame in the setup you are showing?
I place a metal bowl over to smother the flame.
Thank you. I should have thought of that!
Wouldn't it be more efficient and space saving to simply pour the alcohol into an alcohol stove? Then you can skip the butane stove step.
I’ve been experimenting with this process, my success has been lacklustre so far. I won’t give up, lol
Can this be made in larger batches and stored for later use? If so, what is best way to store the fuel gel?
Yes….use a mason jar with airtight lid…cheers
Good morning!!
I have a question - regarding the boiling down step.
If one were to use a vinegar containing 10% concentrate of acetic acid...
{I am thinking about diluting some 30% Harris vinegar down to 10%}...
Could the "boiling down step" be bypassed?
Possibly
Of all the heaters you’ve made what’s the most efficient one that produces the most heat?
Most efficient would be the cat litter containers filled with water, hottest would b the egg fuel.
Does this specific fuel have a name?
I just had an idea Zen. Would you be able to put on a stainless steel mesh chimney on top of a kerosene heater to get way more BTUs from the heater ?? The mesh seems to increase the heat output by a whole LOT !! Maybe make a video would really be cool Sir.
P.S. Have yourself a Happy New Year fella and a many more to come for us both. Peace vf
I had the exact same thought while watching this! I'm currently using a kerosene heater to help reduce power cost and was thinking of ways to increase the BTU's , currently using a large terra cotta pot inverted (think emergency heat source via clay pot and candles) on top and it has actually made a difference!
TERRA COTTA POTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR SURE. @@donnastarnes3104
Would you know roughly how much of an increase you were able to get with this method of modification Donna ?? Thanks and Peace too. vf@@donnastarnes3104
@@victoryfirst2878 This is a totally non-technical answer but the average temperature of the room I've been heating went from 68° Fahrenheit to 72° Fahrenheit! Same outdoor temps during this time period. The clay pot is two inches in diameter larger (inverted) than the top of the heater and I balanced it on top of a stainless steel cooling rack (on top of the heater) that exceeded the diameter of the pot.
How long would this stuff keep for if stored air tight?
Over a year
Between the energy expended in baking the shells, blending them to a powder, reducing them down, and the energy of the alcohol on its own, are you gaining anything? I've watched multiple heater designs on your channel. Which would you say is the best and longest lasting? I doubt anyone would want to refuel multiple times through the day and night.
If you enjoy experimenting and trying new ideas ( which I do ). Then try flame heaters. If your only wanting minimum time and effort obviously thermal mass (containers filled with water and heating by the sun) is the way to go. Check out the cat litter container video. If your just wanting to save $ get a electric milk house heater and timer. All of my heating videos are geared towards greenhouse warming (40-50f). Not home heating to 72f.
@ZenGardenOasis. I'm starting a homestead while working a full time job, so the goal is minimal time and money investment. I would need it for a small greenhouse (if I recall, it's about 10 x 14 hoop style, mainly to keep my cold sensitive trees and other plants in through the winter.
You need fuel to make fuel?
So which is your favorite heater so far? Thanks
I think the thermal mass heaters are easiest, require no maintenance and last forever. (Cat litter containers).
@@ZenGardenOasis.I use black barrels and also water under my plant starts. It's on my channel from the great freeze in Texas a few years ago.
This reminds me of the Sterno alcohol stoves. Canned Sterno. Yes?
I don't consume enough eggs to make any reasonable volume. Any other options i can use ?
Check a local bakery sometimes they’re happy to give away eggshells if they see it’s being recycled.
How would you use this in a vesta heater? Thank you
Not familiar with vesta
It uses sterno as the fuel. Could I use this? Vesta is a stove and heater combination.
Once available :coal sticks in a catalytic chamber
bill nye the science guy ?
If I understand well, there is no need to cook the egg shel for this ?
I want to thank you so much, I will heat my tent in the cold season, and make food etc etc !
I realy like the idea to be abble to make it by myself, and teach this to all my children
Thanks so much, your kind gesture helps me grow the channel. I would recommend in confined space to have a co2/smoke detector. Yes no cooking needed. I cook them when using as fertilizer to prevent salmonella in or on my vegetables that might be eaten raw. Be blessed 👍
@@ZenGardenOasis. I'll look all you channel, have a good evening !
Maybe someone asked already, but how long is it shelf stable in a sealed container?
I’ve stored it for over a year. Cheers
Thanks much for your hard work and info, my eggshells have a new alternative purpose now. Have a happy New Year sir🥳
while the stove is burning, is it possible to refuel?
No I would let it burn out first.
Curious if you can use calcium tablets in place of egg shells?
Not sure but I’ve seen a type of chalk used. Cheers
The eggshells are free unless you just don't use eggs.
@@lorenbush8876we do not eat a lot of eggs.
You need calcium carbonate (the main constituent of egg shells). Calcium tablets may or may not contain calcium carbonate and can have many other ingredients (the same goes for chalk). Luckily pure powdered calcium carbonate can be bought rather cheaply online.
The ultimate goal is to make calcium acetate by reacting calcium carbonate with acetic acid (so you might want to buy calcium acetate instead). For best results make the calcium acetate solution as concentrated as possible, this so called saturated solution can be made by dissolving calcium acetate in cold (not hot) water.
When a saturated calcium acetate solution is "plunged" into ethanol, the solidification is often instant, although sometimes a short vigorous stir is needed. Mixed with ethanol it converts back to liquid over a few days, so it's best mixed right before use.
wait, i can cook an egg with an egg?! 😂😂
Cans are usually lined with petg now. I'm more concerned about that ducting since galvanized metals burning produce fumes that can flat kill you.
Pretty cool transformation. You can skip the crushing step if you're willing to just wait a few days. Drop it in a bucket and maybe shake it once a day when you check. Any leftover solids should then be larger so you don't really need to filter as finely.
oh god phthalate plastic as coating for metal? grocery stores has become endocrine nightmare minefields
@@WeebRemover4500 terephthalate in PET plastic isn't the same thing as the nasty Phthalates used in the production of PVC. PETG is probably the most common plastic for foods, bottles, etc and is considered non-toxic.
@@Nocare89 yea and guess what, men are becoming infertile in the west
whoever wants me to think phthalate is safe to consume in any shape or form should eat it in powdered form on a daily basis just to be completely sure, just like we used to have the man who designed a cannon sit ontop of it to fire the first shot
just teflon coated pans increases the fluoride level in water by 1ppm with just.. 20 minutes boiling time, and fluorine plastics are known for being extremely resistant chemically
If you can use this inside the house or bedroom, does it produce carbon dioxide or black smoke?
If you make something like this please be sure to have plenty of ventilation as the orange flame could be giving off carbon monoxide.
Stay safe it’s a new year 👍
Be sure to use carbon monoxide/ smoke detector and have fire extinguisher handy. All flame have risk.
Your using fuel to make fuel? whats the advantage?
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What did I miss? You baked the eggshells in an electric oven, then you add vinegar and fuel(alcohol) to make fuel? And the way it was burning didn't seem like it would last very long, and you sure didn't say how long the stuff you made lasted. Am I missing something, or do I just not see any benefit here? Please advise
I don't get it. What's the advantage of turning it into a gel?
Takes hundreds of years for the egg shells to break down and leach in to the soil
Very interesting. It would be great to do it again without using fuel to create fuel. A cost benefit of product units in and burn time would be most valuable.
Great point!
Sterno = cheaper than eggs. Still good to know!
Anyone know if you can use clam shell/sea shells?
Oyster shells 👍
@@ZenGardenOasis. yes this is an interesting read about them: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9208005/
So, is this a DIY version of those gelled alcohol indoor friendly? Could I run a heater indoors with this gel, and be ok? 😂
Greenhouse heater….please see video title/description.
tp be true the blender used more watts than the heating
ive followed your directions twice and it wont gel can the egg shells be to old help plz the mix is stil 3 quarters rubbing alcohol
i even added the 2nd batch to the 1st to bring it to gel and im stil getting the same result of the 1st batch
Higher purity alcohol
@@ZenGardenOasis. its 91 percent
i wil try again with just shells n vinegar n see how much more it takes to gel i boil it on a house stove it shouldnt make a difference as it boils down to half its ratio
its going down to negative 38 celcius without windchill tonite n i really need this to work so my animals stay warm i lost my big tom turkey as he froze nite b4 last
we grind our shells up and feed them back to the chickens
Esbite , Dry... Alcool..?
Crushed egg shells look a bit like lime
Sterno
So your blender uses about .5 kWh to produce .3 kW of heat. Makes a lot of sense.
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Plus burning another fuel to make this fuel. Don't see the point!!
Found 2 lbs of crushed egg shells on Amazon
How much fuel did you use to make this?
What is the total cost for this?
Ok im at where he is crushing the eggshells.... Gonna hazard a guess that the big secret is he is making acetylene gas?
Well I was wrong . .... Gel fuel pretty slick. What's the burn time per ounce by weight?
Soooo just how much fuel are you using to make fuel ?!!!!
Alcohol alone is not produce very many BTU’s. Free and inexpensive portion of this the temperature up to as high 800° is a big upgrade
@@shannonjensen3855 from the alcohol but it's not alcohol that you burnt up making the fuel !!!!
Don't see the upside from all this work. It isn't easier to just burn the alcohol.
toxic fumes ?
You can tuna can, but you cant tuna fish
😂
expensive way to get heat...
Even I appreciate this experiment,but why? Isopropyl Alcohol is required for the burning, so Calcium Acetate is only required for the gel, it has no real benefit for the fuel.So Why not just use the Isopropyl Alcohol just for the burning or just by using a dripping? Maybe I didnt get all, but from my view it just look like to change the state of the fuel from liquid to gel. Or am I wrong? Please let me know, maybe im wrong, just want to learn. Thanks
Fun science experiment.
@@ZenGardenOasis. True
Spilling some alcohol is (potentially) more dangerous than spilling some gel fuel.
Cool.. not practical for me .
you're gonna burn all the oxygen in your greenhouse
Why did US use napalm in Vietnam?
Napalm is inexpensive and worked very well on a variety of targets. It is also a fearsome psychological weapon, similar to the use of flamethrowers and flame tanks. At the beginning of the Vietnam War there was a stockpile of it. That resulted in a market for its manufacture by the military-industrial complex.
Interesting chemically, BUT.... You buy 99% alcohol at about $16/gal. Buy vinegar at $10/gal. Burn fuel to heat hit egg shells and dry them, use electricity and wear out a blender, and use more fuel to boil down mixture and in the end you have a little fuel. I think your egg shells are better off in your garden.
Wash, blend, bake, $$$, =how much energy? Boil, $, alcohol=$, sounds pricey.
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