Alcohol powered fan

[echo154]

Yes I know its not firearms related but have not found much info. I inherited a weird fan when my grandfather passed; he said it was a alcohol powered fan......looks like old desk fan but with a fuel storage base and billows....will post pictures when I can.

[JimB..]

Waiting for pics

[smithnframe]

Sounds cool…….post some pictures!

[Wots]

Stirling Engine?

[NyFirefighter357]

https://youtu.be/qT5j7-MlwwA

[Gewehr-Guy]

Watched the video, now I need one ! My Father in law used to make steam and gasoline engines, and built several tiny hot air engines and fans. Fun stuff

[TNsailorman]

That is a great video and a beautiful piece of machinery. Thanks for sharing with us. james

[Scrounge]

I'm wondering if that is a Stirling engine in there? Some sort of hot-air engine, anyway. I want a set of plans... ;)

Bill

[Scrounge]

Apparently so! https://warpfivefans.com/table-fans-powered-by-alcohol-burner-candle/

Bill

[Scrounge]

And a fancy one... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50AeuE_dcE4

[MrWolf]

That is pretty cool. Thanks

[AlHunt]

So it's a prehistoric eco fan:

https://www.gyroscope.com/d.asp?product=ECOFAN2