Gasifier Experimenters Kit

Gasifier Experimenters KitLevel I: $350Scrap Tank KitFlanges and End Plates. No vessel tubes (You provide scrap tanks)You can build your GEK for minimum money (and maximum effort) from scrap tanks and the above flange andend plate kit. GEK vessel dimensions are based on common propane and air tanks found in North America, so thesame flanges and end plates will work for an "obtainium" build as our purpose manufactured vessel tubesdescribed in Level II-IV.For the "build it from junk" route, you will need scrap tanks of 10", 12" and 14.75" diameters. 10" is typical forhand held air transfer tanks and some truck pony tanks. 12" is typical for 5 and 10 gal propane tanks. 14.75" istypical for a 100lb/25gal propane tank. (Warning: There's a surprising amount dimensional variation on"standardized tanks" between different tank manufacturers. This can complicate the fit of flanges and end platesto the scrap tanks.)You fight the grease, rusted in valves, and smelly impregnated gas, then cut the tanks apart (taking care to avoidunwanted internal combustion), and weld on the above flanges and end plates. You will still have to improvisefor the cyclone, filter, blower, burner and hopper.Full dimensions and instructions are findable on the download page here.Level II: $695All SheetmetalAll the above + Vessel TubesWe enourage you to resist the temptations of the "build it from junk" route, and at least start with a full CNCplasma cut sheetmetal vessel kit. The full sheetmetal kit greatly simplifies the building process, while increasingthe accuracy and impress of the finished product. The Level II kit gives you all the tubes, flanges and end platesyou need to build all component vessels --clean, accurate and ready-to-weld together-- delivered right to yourdoor.You will still have to source all the plumbing parts, gaskets, motor, fasteners, instruments, etc to build it. The listof additional needed parts is here. Sourcing these remaining parts will likely cost you more in money andcertainly more time in hassle than just gettting it all together as a Level III or IV kit. But some like to do it thehard way, thus we continue to offer the Level I and II kits. For everyone else, we encourage you to choose theLevel III or Level IV kit below.http://www.allpowerlabs.org/gasification/gek/purchase.html (2 of 6) [10/9/2008 08:00:29]