Great video I appreciate the history! I think I remember seeing this on smokstak when you first got it. I've got some hit and miss and throttle governed engines but I'm getting more interested in hot air engines. I'll probably have to build a model cuz I know they're pretty hard to come by.
@@riderericsson But found one promising, An old design called ST5 Stirling Technology Inc. It's a 5HP(3.7kw) power engine, fueled by Rise Husk or wood pallets in a furnace/burner.
That must be a dream, to own such a substantial rare engine, in such beautiful condition!
Thanks for sharing this video and the accompanying history!
Great video I appreciate the history! I think I remember seeing this on smokstak when you first got it.
I've got some hit and miss and throttle governed engines but I'm getting more interested in hot air engines. I'll probably have to build a model cuz I know they're pretty hard to come by.
Thanks. Come to the Coolspring hot air engine show in June 2026. I'm sure there will be one or more for sale there.
Una maravilla de máquina, saludos amigo.
wow!! very nice....
It's amazing that the engine survived so long without anybody demolishing it. Great history. Is that Hartley house still standing?
Unfortunately the house is no longer there (replaced by a modern mansion) but the livery stable (where the engine was) still stands.
What was this engine originally used for?
pumping water, usually to tanks in the attic of a home like the one shown in the video.
@@riderericsson I see this is overkill for modern usage.
@@almahmudrony6432 Yes, obviously not for modern day use unless you want to burn firewood to pump your water.
@@riderericsson But found one promising, An old design called ST5 Stirling Technology Inc. It's a 5HP(3.7kw) power engine, fueled by Rise Husk or wood pallets in a furnace/burner.
@@almahmudrony6432 Yes, I've examined one in person. It was promising and tested in India, but never made it to mass production, unfortunately.
Can this be used to generate electricity?
I suppose but would be a very inefficient way of doing so compared to modern stirling engines.
@@riderericsson Hi! Can you tell me, where can i find modern stirling engines?
@@wincent969 Most have been discontinued. Perhaps you can contact this company: www.microgen-engine.com/
@@riderericsson Thank you very match Rider!
it's a pity that you don't make motors of this type yourself anymore. I invite you to watch my recent achievements. A few movies backwards