Likes:
• Very easy to set up and get running (I use 99% denatured alcohol..fill lamp, throw wick in, and light(place lamp under the clear tub.. it will magnetically stick to the entire base)! (to stop blow out the lamp and it will wind down)
• The lamp as a magnet so it won’t slide around from the vibrations
• Truly Educational (teach anyone about an external combustion engine…families, school etc..)
• Affordable (wow competitors could be 3 or 4 times the price of this)
• Quality (well built, all steel construction…Even comes with extra parts (2 glass tubes, wick, O rings)
• Fun ( I think you will get a lot of joy watching this engine run…it’s so small!)
Suggestions:
• As I state with all alcohol lamp models I use 99% denatured alcohol. I found it on Amazon and it works really well for these models
• The model will vibrate depending on the RPM’s so it tends to slide a bit from the vibrations. Never leave it on its own!
Bottom Line:
This little engine is an excellent desk companion, educational tool, or display piece for anyone interested in stirling engines. Very simple to set up and get going at a great price point. Please refer to the video for more info. Hope this helps you make your decision.
