⚙️ The Working Stirling Engine: A DIY Physics Masterpiece
Bring the fascinating world of thermodynamics to life! This Working Stirling Engine Kit is the ultimate STEM challenge and a mesmerizing desk ornament. Built for adults and serious enthusiasts, this is your chance to assemble a genuine piece of mechanical history and witness heat energy convert directly into motion.
✨ More Than a Model: It’s a Live Demonstration
Watch in amazement as this machine comes to life. Simply apply heat and see the flywheel spin smoothly, powering a small alternator!
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Educational Powerhouse: A perfect, hands-on physics experiment demonstrating the core principles of a Stirling (Hot Air) Engine, thermal efficiency, and mechanical movement.
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Quality Construction: Crafted with high-quality metal and durable acrylic for a premium, vintage aesthetic that makes it a stunning display piece for any office or study.
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Power Output: The engine is equipped with an alternator and a light bulb, allowing you to demonstrate the conversion of heat energy into mechanical work, and then into electricity.
🛠️ Quick Start & Easy Operation
Getting the engine running is simple, but requires patience and precision—a true test of your engineering skills.
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Preparation: Check that the sliding parts are clean and the flywheel moves smoothly by hand.
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Fuel: Fill the included alcohol lamp to less than two-thirds full (Use 95% or higher alcohol).
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Ignition: Light the alcohol lamp and place it under the heating end of the test tube.
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Launch: After a 1-2 minute warm-up (slightly longer when powering the generator), gently give the flywheel a spin. Watch the engine spring into motion!
⚠️ Safety First
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DO NOT touch the glass test tube or the metal parts connected to it after heating to avoid burns.
📦 Product Specifications (What's Included)
