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modmonster · 02-18-2009, 06:15 PM

i just calculated component power requirements for the steam engine idea. the drill pump was only good for 4 watts. we would need a mid sized radiator or shower pump to get 200 watts and that would cost about £100, so its out of my budget. it would be a full time job trying to put it all together!

deep cycle batteries are probably cheaper and easier for replacing the alternator

02-18-2009, 06:15 PM	#37 (permalink)
modmonster Master EcoModder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: united kingdom Posts: 262 Tracy - '00 vauxhall corsa Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	i just calculated component power requirements for the steam engine idea. the drill pump was only good for 4 watts. we would need a mid sized radiator or shower pump to get 200 watts and that would cost about £100, so its out of my budget. it would be a full time job trying to put it all together! deep cycle batteries are probably cheaper and easier for replacing the alternator __________________ Nissan Leaf 24kwh. Average FE = 300mpg 3.6miles/kwh (@plug)