woodgas generator

[edward.21]

hi all
has annyone got/used/know about these and are they any good. can you build one yourself? all i was thinking was this could be a viable alternative to storing large quantities of petrol (wich is illigal and darwin award winningly foolish)
thanks in advance

p..s. this is my first post so go gently

[nickdutch]

Havent got one, havent made one I only use wood gas stoves based ont he top lit updraft system.

You are referring to this:
http://www.soilandhealth.org/03sov/0302 ... oodgas.pdf
FEMA plans

[TeeDee]

Ed . have a look at Steve Harris site for such things with easy instruction.

http://www.solar1234.com/

[Anubis]

Hello Ed!
On woodgas generator.
I never tryed by myself and I am still looking for a MadLab to do some experiments
I think the following links are good starting points

http://www.woodgas.net/index.html

http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel_woodgas.html

JTF is a great source of information, check the bio-diesel and alcohol section,
just to have an alternative
OSE is also a very good place
http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Gasif ... evelopment

Hope it will help you

[Cougar]

I agree with TD. Suggest you check out this episode and an intro to Steven Harris.
http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/episo ... ies-part-1