Category Archives: Off Grid Power

DIY Steam Engine Boiler

First off, playing with steam – especially under pressure is a dangerous thing. Failure to use common sense and a healthy dose of caution can melt the flesh from your bones. However, if channeled properly steam can transmit a lot … Continue reading

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DIY 2 Cycle to Steam Engine Conversion Project

This project has been one of my favorites so far. When I first saw this concept, I was a little overwhelmed. I thought it was magic, and that anyone that could convert an internal combustion engine to work on steam … Continue reading

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How to Refill 1lb Propane Bottles

Alright, this is the kind of post that my disclaimer was written for. As a matter of fact, this was (so far) the only project that almost caused a mutiny of my video crew – The wife was very unhappy … Continue reading

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How To Make Beeswax Votive Candles

When I got into beekeeping I wanted the wax as much as I wanted the honey. Beeswax can be used for hundreds if not thousands of things. It is great bullet lube, helps hold bow strings together, has medical and … Continue reading

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DIY Solar Beeswax Melter

If you keep bees eventually you are going to have a lot of broken up pieces of wax to deal with. Since I don’t have an extractor yet (my welding skills aren’t up to that level) I use the crush … Continue reading

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DIY Solar Cooker

From doing research into solar applications I have come to the personal conclusion that solar energy is misapplied in many instances. Our sun is an awesome source of energy, but all too often we use it to create electricity we … Continue reading

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