🔧 Ignite your curiosity with the power of physics!
The PFCKELow Temperature Stirling Engine is an educational model designed to demonstrate the principles of thermodynamics and engineering. Made from high-quality aluminum and brass, this sleek engine operates quietly for up to 30 minutes using various heat sources. Ideal for classroom settings or as a unique desktop piece, it serves as both a functional gadget and a stunning work of art.
| Product Dimensions | 9.19 x 13.28 x 9.19 cm; 599 g |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 16 years and up |
| Item model number | PKHZZ92-PBK |
| Educational Objective(s) | Thermodynamics and Engineering Principles |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Material Type(s) | Stainless Steel,Aluminum Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| ASIN | B0BXDJ5W68 |
H**R
Quiet and well built
Works better than expected. It is extremely well built and runs quietly. I have it sitting on the edge of a gas fireplace and when the fireplace is on I just give it a little turn and off she runs. Works great. Just remember that it is a low temperature Stirling engine so don't overheat it.
O**S
Happy, But one minor hiccup.
I have been wanting to order one of these for a very long time and finally pulled the trigger yesterday. I have it set up and running on my desk using a coffee cup warmer as a heat source. It has been running now for about 4 hours and is as intriguing as I hoped it would be. But not without a small problem in getting started. I am an engineer by trade and am fascinated by just about anything mechanical in nature and design. I unboxed the engine this morning and set it up and got it running but noted that it ran slower than expected and had a noticeable ticking noise and a roughness in the motion of the piston. I disassembled the piston and removed the glass tube/cylinder to find the o-ring that holds it in place had been damaged during the assembly process causing the cylinder to be misaligned. I removed the skived off piece, cleaned the cylinder and reassembled it taking extra care in aligning the cylinder. After replacing the engine on the hot plate and giving it a spin it worked like a champ and has been running continuously ever since. It speeds up and slows down as the hotplate cycles on and off so it is not just a monotonous noise but more like a background fluctuating rhythm. Even with this slight hiccup I am extremely happy with my purchase.UPDATE;This engine has been running on my desk for 8 hour a day since the day I got it without a single hiccup. I have gotten tons of comments and questions on it. I would highly recommend it if you are thinking about buying one. I am very very pleased.
S**H
Lovely piece of kit.
Very well put together, solid feeling, and a lovely piece of engineering. And beautiful, too.I tried one of the cheaper ones which just felt flimsy and clunky compared to this.A pretty expensive toy, but what a satisfying toy it is. Recomended.
A**M
Nice and durable toy
Nice toy and seems very durable. Works as described.
A**S
Nice little engine
I had a little issue with the glass tube not being quite inline but now it goes great.
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