Off Gridder sneak peak

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Comment by Nathan R on August 18, 2009 at 5:09am

looks sweet

Comment by Blake Kirby on August 3, 2009 at 9:33am

Thank you for your reply. I'm very interested in the possibilities. Perhaps my situation will not lend itself to using this technology, but I'm having a blast learning about it. If I ever achieve my dream of moving out of the city I'll definitely look utilizing what I'm learning. I'm looking forward to your next round of videos.

Comment by ben on August 2, 2009 at 8:24pm

Blake,

I get held up on the Off Gridder release by the UFL project, but now I am back on it. Unfortunately with gasification it isnt as simple as selling a kit, I have to do a whole bunch of education to narrow down what it can and cant do and then filter through the people that will use it properly, put good wood into it, etc. I have said it before and I will say it again "Its a personal refinery, not an appliance". I am working on videos that illustrate the basics and answer common questions. It doesn't happen overnight.

Comment by Blake Kirby on July 31, 2009 at 12:57pm

Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see how to buy a "off gridder". It looks like on the home page that it is available, but don't see it in the store. I'm interested in ways to produce energy... but one of my challenges is that I live in a suburban neighborhood. I don't have the luxury of a nice barn or outbuilding to work on stuff like this. If someone in my situation could buy this unit, what would be the most useful purposes for it? I can see heating water and stuff, but not for a hot water replacement in the house... Maybe for running a generator at times.... just looking for ideas. Thanks.

Comment by Jeff on June 26, 2009 at 12:56pm

I think I will change the photo of me. One that shows me getting my hands dirty
Anyhow, I love this site and all the ideas put into action.
I have a idea of running tubes in the reactor zone,external,internal or both, so that the
high heat can be used to produce steam. the steam runs the engine that runs the chipper/drier and pellet maker and if I'm lucky run the auto feeder.

Comment by Rush on June 18, 2009 at 4:16pm

Nice new model Ben. Your products just keep getting better and better. Keep up the great work!!!