why isn't an energy company using a bunch of these (industrial sized ones) to heat rocks in a pool to make energy producing steam? free energy?
518543
Check this out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_solar_thermal_power_stations
518544
Nothing's free. You still have to invest in lenses, pipes, turbines, and all the other infrastructure. And then, of course, it's variable according to when and how much the sun shines. Of course, if it's really feasible, go ahead and design the system yourself and see if you can make some money.
518545
I'm sure it would work, if they could focus all the light in one area. It gets hot, it can melt rocks, but it don't do good on cloudy days
1412334
No, this Sauna is dry heat, You just plug it in to house electricity. It doesn't use water since it is a dry heat. Works great.
1436380
This thing gets very hot which means it is converting electricity to heat which means it is NOT very efficient.
836307
I checked around on-line and wasn't able to find any energy-star certification info for water heater insulation blankets. Best bet would be to contact the mfr.
2167184
Not that I saw,but this unit has too much energy to perform that kind of task. It is made for boiling large amounts of water- I use it to make large pots of brunswick stew for example.
2051566
I don't think so. Mine continues to produce steam until the timer goes off. Sounds like a malfunction. I guess maybe make sure it's got enough water (seems obvious, I know). Other than that I'd call the company!
403830
it generates its own electricity. The colors will change as the temperature of the water does.
2025777
Yah I don't see why it wouldn't work. As long as the generator is providing enough energy for everything attached
1163042
If you have never used it with chemicals int he water, I would think so but it will get so hot you can't stand it. It would have to be unplugged by someone else. Something else would work better.
1287806
I can't see any reason why not. They certain generate a heck of a lot less heat and in a globe, they should be protected against the elements.
1358810
do not see why this stove would not work as your heat source for steam. they burn lots of fuel unless you get a damper. i turned mine white hot once, they will get very hot.
1568493
They run cool. It is a digital design, so wastes very little power in the form of waste heat.
1521474
You could set it up, and go about your business. Fire needs supervision.What would you do on a nice sunny day and you couldn't build a fire.Always have several options to heat water.
705735
Plumbers are in business to make money . It takes a lot of work to install a gas water heater .It took me a half an hour to install my Rheem .My electric dropped dramatically .Gas prices are rising and not environmentally friendly !!
1265365
The only way the glass could become hot enough to "Burn" was if it was not under water.The water will remove heat faster than the resistive heater wire can supply it.
570585
There is plastic inside and the friction creates heat. I think it relies on the liquid being pumped to cool it down and not melt the plastic. I would not use it to pump anything more then luke warm.I pumped more than 100 gal of heavy liquid 8' high in few hours and it's still working.
1029773
You cannot add steam. If you want steam, you'll need to get a sauna with rocks