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01-30-2015, 01:54 PM
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silent methanol generator?
www.efoy-comfort.com
silent fuel cell battery charger
3 models at 80/140/210 amps per day
What do you think?
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01-30-2015, 02:18 PM
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There seem to be 2 consumables in use. Ethanol and "service fluid". I noted in the user manual there were expected consumption rates for Ethanol but none for the "fluid". They don't recommend re-filling the fuel cell. Wouldn't have a clue where to buy ethanol in bulk anyway. Having 5 or 10 gal of ethanol in one of the storage compartments could be as safe as propane, I guess.
I think I'll have to file this in my "Snake Oil" folder.
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01-30-2015, 03:16 PM
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At the Vancouver boat Show it was being promoted for sail/power boat use.
Hopefully some other JOF's will offer an opinion. I came across a Champion gas penny 2000 watt surge/1600 constant that advertises 53 db's for noise, and another dual fuel (propane/gas) Champion.
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01-31-2015, 10:11 AM
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Available at many RV dealers in Canada but not available in the USA.. that should tell you something...
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01-31-2015, 10:26 AM
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Thanks Seann.
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01-31-2015, 10:55 AM
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I have a methane generator, but it's not always silent
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01-31-2015, 12:11 PM
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Don't we all!
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01-31-2015, 12:47 PM
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Ha Ha Ha
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01-31-2015, 02:07 PM
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My oldest son is a career Navy man... but there ain't nothing silent about methane gas.
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01-31-2015, 02:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mach1tosh
I have a methane generator, but it's not always silent
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But always deadly!
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01-31-2015, 06:17 PM
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Going to be interested in what is eventually picked to be the work horse fuel cell.
I always thought a hydrogen based fuel cell would be neat. Just add water which is readily available and use only the hydrogen to provide energy for the fuel cell to operate.
Roy Ken
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01-31-2015, 07:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RoyBraddy
Going to be interested in what is eventually picked to be the work horse fuel cell.
I always thought a hydrogen based fuel cell would be neat. Just add water which is readily available and use only the hydrogen to provide energy for the fuel cell to operate.
Roy Ken
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I argree, Roy.
Compared to a generator, this could be a real good alternative for dry camping.
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01-31-2015, 11:05 PM
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Roy, I think Ballard Power up here is working on what I think you are talking about.
cheers, Dave.
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