Office of Steam Logo_1

« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: Converted Computer Fan + Steam Engine = Electricity  (Read 358 times)

  • Administrator
  • Engineer
  • *****
  • Posts: 6276
  • Aussie Steamer always on the boil :)
  • Location: South Coast of New South Wales Australia
Converted Computer Fan + Steam Engine = Electricity
« on: November 02, 2020, 10:03:38 pm »
Jensen #20 live steam engine running a converted computer fan made into a generator, powers 9 LED bulbs.

Logged
_______________________________________________
Cheers.
Jim

Blue Heelers Model & Toy Steam Engine Room YouTube Channel -
 https://www.youtube.com/user/Blue123Heeler/videos

  • Administrator
  • Engineer
  • *****
  • Posts: 9191
  • Location: Minnesota, USA 🇺🇸
Re: Converted Computer Fan + Steam Engine = Electricity
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2020, 10:44:11 pm »
Very nice Jim!! Now you need a larger one to light up your steam room and keep you cool in the summer  :D  You could run the exhaust through the fan and have it “mist” you  :D

I like the fur pin extensions too  ;)
Logged
Nick

  • Administrator
  • Engineer
  • *****
  • Posts: 6276
  • Aussie Steamer always on the boil :)
  • Location: South Coast of New South Wales Australia
Re: Converted Computer Fan + Steam Engine = Electricity
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2020, 10:54:38 pm »
Quote from: Nick on November 02, 2020, 10:44:11 pm
Very nice Jim!! Now you need a larger one to light up your steam room and keep you cool in the summer  :D  You could run the exhaust through the fan and have it “mist” you  :D

I like the fur pin extensions too  ;)

There was a slight breeze coming off it :)

Those fur pins....Nick they have solved all problems of holding down steam accessories. They're sharp little buggers.....really stick fingers very easily :)
Logged
_______________________________________________
Cheers.
Jim

Blue Heelers Model & Toy Steam Engine Room YouTube Channel -
 https://www.youtube.com/user/Blue123Heeler/videos

  • Administrator
  • Engineer
  • *****
  • Posts: 9191
  • Location: Minnesota, USA 🇺🇸
Re: Converted Computer Fan + Steam Engine = Electricity
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2020, 10:57:43 pm »
Quote from: Jim on November 02, 2020, 10:54:38 pm
They're sharp little buggers.....really stick fingers very easily :)

I guess they’re doing what they’re designed to do then... go through skin!  :D
Logged
Nick

  • Administrator
  • Engineer
  • *****
  • Posts: 6276
  • Aussie Steamer always on the boil :)
  • Location: South Coast of New South Wales Australia
Re: Converted Computer Fan + Steam Engine = Electricity
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2020, 11:00:09 pm »
Quote from: Nick on November 02, 2020, 10:57:43 pm
Quote from: Jim on November 02, 2020, 10:54:38 pm
They're sharp little buggers.....really stick fingers very easily :)

I guess they’re doing what they’re designed to do then... go through skin!  :D

Not MY skin !!!!! LOL  ;D

Can't be my fault, its gotta' be there fault :)
Logged
_______________________________________________
Cheers.
Jim

Blue Heelers Model & Toy Steam Engine Room YouTube Channel -
 https://www.youtube.com/user/Blue123Heeler/videos

  • Administrator
  • Engineer
  • *****
  • Posts: 6276
  • Aussie Steamer always on the boil :)
  • Location: South Coast of New South Wales Australia
Re: Converted Computer Fan + Steam Engine = Electricity
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2020, 11:01:15 pm »
Hey there's a good H&S topic for that other link I gave you yesterday  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Logged
_______________________________________________
Cheers.
Jim

Blue Heelers Model & Toy Steam Engine Room YouTube Channel -
 https://www.youtube.com/user/Blue123Heeler/videos

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
  • Location: Houston, Texas
Re: Converted Computer Fan + Steam Engine = Electricity
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2020, 07:58:17 pm »
Brilliant (60 Hz) video Jim.  Fun project.
Logged
Scott

  • Administrator
  • Engineer
  • *****
  • Posts: 6276
  • Aussie Steamer always on the boil :)
  • Location: South Coast of New South Wales Australia
Re: Converted Computer Fan + Steam Engine = Electricity
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2020, 08:03:49 pm »
Quote from: oilfield_steam on November 04, 2020, 07:58:17 pm
Brilliant (60 Hz) video Jim.  Fun project.

Thanks Scott, that's the cheapest steam accessory that I have.

The grandchildren like it because it lights up and there's a switch that they can turn off an on :)
Logged
_______________________________________________
Cheers.
Jim

Blue Heelers Model & Toy Steam Engine Room YouTube Channel -
 https://www.youtube.com/user/Blue123Heeler/videos

  • Global Moderator
  • Engineer
  • *****
  • Posts: 5596
  • Location: St. Paul Indiana
Re: Converted Computer Fan + Steam Engine = Electricity
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2020, 08:11:36 pm »
Very creative Jim , love it.
Logged
Bruce, St. Paul Indiana, USA
"Originality thrives in seclusion free of outside influences beating upon us to cripple the creative mind."
  Nikola Tesla

  • Administrator
  • Engineer
  • *****
  • Posts: 6276
  • Aussie Steamer always on the boil :)
  • Location: South Coast of New South Wales Australia
Re: Converted Computer Fan + Steam Engine = Electricity
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2020, 08:17:29 pm »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on November 04, 2020, 08:11:36 pm
Very creative Jim , love it.

Thanks Bruce it was a fun build. I only had 8 LED's, but I reckon the fan would load up a heap more so there's a lot of experimentation to be had from one of these.
Logged
_______________________________________________
Cheers.
Jim

Blue Heelers Model & Toy Steam Engine Room YouTube Channel -
 https://www.youtube.com/user/Blue123Heeler/videos

Pages: [1]
« previous next »