[mans]

Originally Posted by mans

are u sure the thermoelectric generator is so expensive? have a look:

starting at like $5 POWER GENERATION TEG - HIGH TEMP THERMOELECTRIC PELTIER | eBay


and going up to $38
THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATION TEG MODULE - 62mm x 62mm - **QUALITY USA MADE** | eBay

it just depends on the item's size and power.
I'd imagine a bunch of these attached in the appropriate manner to the exhaust manifold (or farther down the pipe if it's too hot over there) should bring about enough power to run our ignition coil, headlights and fuel pump as necessary

the question is how do you hook them up properly...
I welcome all feedback

these dude's that I've ordered came in the mail the other day.
I tried them out by putting an inverted tin pan on the stovetop with a very small fire on. the inverted pan got quite hot and I tried the cells out on top of it.

they are useless. I had trouble getting the voltmeter to read .4v

when operating well they read like .32-.35v

total garbage.
if you put in 12v they get frightfully hot in 5 seconds but if you heat the unit you do not generate frightful electricity

all right, next idea please