We show you how to make a MUCH IMPROVED stove top eco fan from junk. It uses a theromelectric generator (TEG) module like others, but contains a fix for the problem of TEG failure making it much more durable.

Stoves overheat from time to time, it happens to the most diligent fire tender. This cooks the TEGs and means they don't last very long. If you make a DIY fan the way I show, you will have overheating protection!

This is still something of a prototype in testing, but results so far are excellent.

For a good deal more build instructions / plans check out the Instructable I wrote: https://www.instructables.com/id/Impr...

For more background info, check out my earlier DIY design on youtube: https://goo.gl/QDyifx
For a video about making the fan blades: https://goo.gl/GavRw7 Or ebay them because they are cheap: https://ebay.to/36s2i4H

The parts you will need for this project are:

An automotive wax thermostat: ebay $7 - https://goo.gl/iPkoQi or uk £5 https://goo.gl/gLiUn4.
An old chainsaw cylinder, ideally at least 48mm (1.9") bore. Scavenge one - you know you can :)
The hot side riser block: any old CPU cooler (the simple lump of aluminium extrusion type is best - no heat pipes etc. needed)
The TEG : the design here uses two, you can get very cheap ones that are actually TECs branded as TEGs (most of the ones here https://goo.gl/rczuD9 on ebay are like that). Or get ones like this: https://goo.gl/nsxCwS which are still quite cheap but much better in terms of power output and heat resistance.
Old brass compression fitting: Scavenges some or ebay (​https://goo.gl/U7XFv6).

Video on the experimental sideways burning stove:    • Experimental Wood Stove - Five years ...  

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