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Steve OffGrid48
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OffGrid48 is an alternative energy consulting company in the Inland Northwest. We provide consulting services on the use of alternative energy such as Solar, Wind, and Hydro with a special focus on Wood Gasification. We sell Wood Gasifier plans, DIY build kits, and offer a Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop. We also offer complete custom wood gasifier systems. We also share our Off Grid journey in building our own Off Grid homestead in northern Idaho, which is still in progress. We share our successes and struggles as we carve out our own Off Grid homestead and empower others to live more independent and self sustaining lives.
Running your generator on Wood Gas !
This video describes the process of running a generator on wood gas. Wood gasifier referenced is our own V3 wood gasifier, but the concepts described will work on any wood gasifier. It is important to note the differences between heating quality wood gas and engine quality wood gas. DO NOT use heating quality wood gas to run an engine!
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Upgrading my Off Grid Battery Bank to LifePo4
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This video describes the upgrade of my backup battery bank to the new LifePo4 lithium batteries. LifePo4 batteries have all of the advantages of Lithium Ion batteries, but are much safer and more reliable. My Inverter/charger is a 48VDC system using Magnum Energy MS4048.
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: 3 Hot Gas Exit options
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This video reviews the basic Peterson gasifier design and the improvements and enhancements made to make it perform better and make it easier to build. This video reviews the basic gasifier operation, gas flow through the system and provides three options for moving the hot gas from the heat exchange to the cooling assembly.
Introducing the Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop Book and eBook!
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This video is an introduction to the release of my new book; "The Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop". This book is a comprehensive guide to building, operating and maintaining an OffGrid48 V3 Wood Gasifier. This book contains a history of wood gasification, a history of this V3 design, and includes source of materials, tools, 2D/3D CAD drawings, detailed assembly diagrams and step-by-step instru...
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: Hands-On Workshops
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This video describes the two types of hand-on builder's workshops we offer; (1) A 3-5 hour, hands-on "dry-build" workshop where we go through a complete "dry' build (no welding) of our V3 wood gasifier, and (2) a pay-by-day hands-on welding workshop where you can use our welding and fabrication equipment and we will guide you through an actual welded build of one of more components that you can...
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: Test Fire V3 Gasifier
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This video shows a test fire of a newly completed V3 Wood Gasifier. Video discusses fuel, pre-run checklist, startup and the flaring of the wood gas.
Wood Gasifier Builder Training: Painting the V3 Wood Gasifier
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This video shows the painting of the V3 Wood gasifier sub-assemblies, prior to beginning the final assembly process.
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: V3 Maintenance
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This video shows some standard maintenance on the V3 wood gasifier, draining condensate, emptying cleanout ports, replacing seals, filter media, rust removal and paint touch up.
Making Charcoal with a Retort
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This video shows two ways of making charcoal; (1) using a burn barrel over an open fire and (2) a charcoal retort, which is a very efficient way of making charcoal. A retort burns the gas released from the wood to heat the wood as it is being turned to charcoal and thus requires little fuel and contains no external fire.
Wood Gasifier Builder's Training: Part 7 Final Assembly
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This is a video of the final assembly of the V3 Wood Gasifier. Final paint touchup and the attachment of the support tabs for the cooling assembly and the gas exit assembly. A final system leak test completed the V3 build.
Wood Gasifier Builder Training: Part 6 - Final Assembly
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This video starts the final assembly of your V3 wood gasifier build once you have all sub-assemblies completed and painted. This video shows the completion of the reactor air jacket by adding the hearth liner, air jets and insulation, then installs the grate and grate motor assembly.
Wood Gasifier Builder Training: Leak Testing Part 5
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This video describes the 12 leak tests that are needed for your build. It provides some tools and components you will need to perform leak tests and shows some pictures and video clips of leak testing during a recent wood gasifier builder training. Leak testing is a crucial part of your successful build.
Wood Gasifier Builder Training: Reactor Part 4
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This video of the wood gasifier builder training shows the match up of the gas exit of the heat exchange to the cooling assembly. This video also shows the process of adding the exterior insulation to both the reactor and heat exchange. External insulation is a crucial factor to the successful operation of your gasifier for heat retention and to be able to reach the high temperatures needed to ...
Wood Gasifier Builder Training: Reactor Part 3
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This is the 3rd video of the reactor sub-assembly build showing the heat exchange component of the reactor. The heat exchange is an important component tht utilizes the heat from the hot gas to circulate through the pyrolysis chamber to heat up the raw fuel wood before it falls into the combustion chamber.
Wood Gasifier Builder Training: Reactor Part 2
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This is the second video of the reactor sub-assembly build in the Wood Gasifier Builder training. This video shows the addition of the choke mantle, choke holder, air jacket, air jets, and auxiliary ports and shows a leak test of the air chamber.
Wood Gasifier Builder Training: Reactor Part 1
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Wood Gasifier Builder Training: Reactor Part 1
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: Unpacking V3 DIY Build Kit
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Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: Unpacking V3 DIY Build Kit
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: New Tommy lift and metal rack
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Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: New Tommy lift and metal rack
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: Venturi Air Jet
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Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: Venturi Air Jet
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: ACS Prototype Overview
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Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: ACS Prototype Overview
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: 2022 Review
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Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: 2022 Review
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: Hoppers
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Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: Hoppers
Book Review: Wood Gasifier Builder's Bible
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Book Review: Wood Gasifier Builder's Bible
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: V3 Heat Exchange
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Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: V3 Heat Exchange
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: V3 Shipping preparation
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Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: V3 Shipping preparation
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: Switch Box Assembly
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Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: Switch Box Assembly
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: Manual Engine Kit
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Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: Manual Engine Kit
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: Filter Tank Dry Fit
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Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: Filter Tank Dry Fit
Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: V3 Reactor Dry Fit
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Wood Gasifier Builder's Workshop: V3 Reactor Dry Fit
Glad I found your channel! Subscribed and all in to learning this from you and your workshops, thank you 🙏 can we burn biochar made from wood in the gasifier?
Would it require less maintenance if it was powder coated or if it was stainless steel?
Not really. The maintenance is primarily in the silicone seals, filter media and thread lubricant.
Hi...how cost this
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My wife and I were literally a day from ordering one of these when we saw the Gridlessness YT channel got one so we decided to wait and see how it worked for them. Unfortunately, it hasn't worked well for them for some reason and they're very smart and industrious. I don't see many real videos of people using gasifiers to power generators. Lots of talk, lots of it can, lots of it should, but very few videos of it actually working. Your video is much needed for people like to me to see how it really works, but unfortunately you had far too many cuts and edits. I want to see the entire thing from start to finish to see what the process takes. I suspect that while it's possible to run a generator with your gasifier, that it's not actually feasible or easy. I would like you to prove me wrong. And that T-valve needs to be replaced by something that introduces air automatically because that seems to be a big issue, at least from watching the Gridlessness YT channel's attempt to use your gasifier.
See the video reference at the end by a customer in Poland. They show the complete process from flare to switchover to manual start on the generator, ( th-cam.com/video/m9VihVie6E0/w-d-xo.html )
I use Power Queen LiPo batteries on my boat, float plane and sled access only land in northern British Columbia Can'tada. Is your Wood Gasifier working.
Yes, gasifier works great
Can I purchase a kit or an assembled one from you?
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This is so amazing. I would love a gasifier for my home. I want to go offgrid.
A gasifier what's that ?
Hi ! Is the book metric or imperial release ?
imperial
Can that flame or gas run a home heating setup ?
Wood gas can be used for cooking or heating applications
Well the other book is out of print so
How do you purchase one?
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cool build...
I have always wondered if its possible to add thermoelectric generators on the outside of the burn chamber to capture some of the waste heat. I am such a fan of woodgasifiers.
Good defense video, very well done. This just shows how evil can hurt other people. This bad guy needs to repent and ask for your forgiveness. Jesus said ..."do unto others as you would have them do unto you"....
Thank you for what you do !!! we subscribed & liked, would like to get plans for gasifier !!!
Thanks for your comment and subscription. You can purchase the book through links on my website: www.offgrid48.com
Hey - Steve! My wife and I are in Northern Nevada at 6,000 ft. above sea level. Does the potential output need to be sized for high elevation? Maybe it is a dumb question but I am learning as best I am able.
No adjustments for elevation are needed...
Excellent!
Steve - my wife and I were able to pick up a de-commissioned Absolyte GX (2 x 24 volt) 2,000 amp hour battery system that we will connect for 48 volt off grid system in Northern Nevada. I will subscribe to your channel - glad we found you from watching Gridlessness Channel! I would also like to speak to you about the gasification units that you make.
For details on the Wood Gasifier, you can send an email request to support@offgrid48.com
@@steveoffgrid485 Thank you, Steve!
OMG I LOVE THIS I JUST FOUND YOU FROM ANOTHER GUY THAT BOUGHT ONE FROM YOU. I HAVE A DEER CAMP I PLAN ON GETTING ONE. QUALITY BUILD!!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Great video, and many truthful points about the realities of your operation of an honest business. Continue with your integrity, instead of being someone who is lacking it. We know who they are now. Keep up the great work!
I appreciate that!
Old is simple and dependable. Haha Dandahermit
I'm 80 yrs old. During ww II in the south Pacific islands millitary personally and CBs left stationed on these islands were driving their little Willis jeeps around using coconut shells in Jerry rigged gasefiers. It's ancient knowledge.It's the basics of after burners that were used to boost power and extend the fuel range for light bombers. This is simply a return to principals prior to computerised systems of today..😅😅😅
Id like to build one or more!
Nice looking kit with lots of thought put into it. Be careful welding stainless folks. Is there a video of this in operation? How long will it run on a load and how many hours before it needs shutdown maintenance? Also, do you need a bladder system to store gas if running a smaller engine?
Steve how much for the kit
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The book price is very interesting. Unfortunately it is out of my price range
Here are some suggestions: 1. Join with others and pool your resources. 2. Get a government or NGO grant. 3. Ask your library to purchase it. 4. You can get a "free" copy if you pay for one of the workshops.
Hi @steveoffgrid485. Thanks for the retort video! I am new in retort making. Could you show some details of how the wood gas is vented and burned in the combustion chamber? Thanks so much, from Vancouver Island.
I’ve got the tools and wanna learn to build these and would love to do this this is awesome !!! Just came across this and will be saving up for one of these kits this is sick
Awesome! Thank you!
whats the price for the kid ? your website doesn't say
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Do you have or know where i can watch a V3 hooked to a generator and producing electricity? Also i went to website and don't see a price list or part list to place an order
th-cam.com/video/ZyBeTSJihE0/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
Would buy the book if it was linked.
www.offgrid48.com/wood-gasifier-builder-s-workshop-book.html
@@steveoffgrid485 TY !
Been a pleasure working with your project n design! My community is fascinated on how you've fine tuned this unit to work flawlessly 👍
Awesome, thank you!
Just found your channel from TH-camrs Gridlessness. I've been watching how to build these units. Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos. Im not a welder,but i am an experienced plumber! Thanks for your dedication and sharing the public your knowledge.
Hope you enjoy!
HI Steve, My name is Barry and I live up in Prince George, Northern British Columbia. How much would it cost me to buy this kit in USD ?
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I would love to build one of those..But, although I weld all the time, it seems like you would need some serious welding skills..Maybe a better idea would be to create an assembly line and make those units, to a degree that your average person could then assemble and put together in a few hours..Great technology..
You can send an inquiry to support@offgrid48.com
Do you have a website and where are you located?
Deer Park, WA (www.offgrid48.com )
😊😊😊 love your knowledge 😊
Link it up!
Excellent work Steve very practical for anyone with a large supply of wood at a reasonable cost or free
YOU ROCK 😊 dont let this Blow hard stop you ...i love what your doing...❤❤
❤❤ i been working on one off and on.. i just might have to get your kit 😊
Huh, I bought that book. Ben sounds like a real quality fellow...
Is it possible to build a gasifier that burns building waste, especially osb fibre board?
My 1st edition of the book is a paperweight
How much for kit or complete
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want one for sure can barely afford hyudro,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but 15 is a lot Im just afraid that after a yr it may not work like my harvestright freezedryer that was a disappointment in maintenance jeff and his family are an inspiration
Sweet little set up.
Thanks 👍
How much is this?
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I watched this video a year or two ago and after watching it I decided to scrap the idea of building a wood gasifier. Unfortunately, for me I didn't do any further research and didn't know that you continued to further your own designs and are now making a profit making and or selling kits for these. I will definitely purchase your book