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Stirling Engine Kit

Stirling Engine Kit

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AstroMedia
(Code: 124)
9783935364362
350g
The Stirling engine works from an external heat source, converting this heat energy into mechanical energy.
£ 25.00

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The Stirling engine was invented by the Reverend Dr Robert Stirling in 1816. It works from an external heat source, converting this heat energy into mechanical energy. It is traditionally referred to as an external combustion engine (rather than an internal combustion engine).The kit consists of gold-printed, pre-punched cardboard, plus laser-cut aluminium pieces, together with axles, bearings, a foam piston and a latex seal. You will need to supply your own glue. This kit will allow you to build your own working Stirling engine. It will take a good few hours to construct, and we would suggest that it is suitable for ages 14 and upwards. It will run simply from the heat of a cup of tea or coffee. We sat it on top of a stove, and it ran very happily. So long as the external heat source is present, the motor will continue to run.


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Customer reviews
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 3/5
Haven't made it yet but looks to be a good kit.
Mick Andrew Review collected by Feefo
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 5/5
Easy to build, works immediately.
Johannes Keller Review collected by Feefo
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 2/5
The kit itself although of quality parts is not a complete kit, requiring expensive equipment to complete. I only rate 'poor' because I don't feel as if the required secondary tools was not properly advertised, while the kit itself was of high quality parts.
Michael Lees Review collected by Feefo
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 3/5
I'm actually in the process of building, so we shall see!
Peter VanCouvering Review collected by Feefo
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 3/5
Alan Baugh Review collected by Feefo
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 3/5
Mr Pyers Pennant Review collected by Feefo
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James Masters Review collected by Feefo
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 5/5
Katharine Wake Review collected by Feefo
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 5/5
The kit contents are excellent. In particular, the instructions for assembling the kit are really superb! They provide the necessary details clearly, and the final 'tips' section is an excellent resource for final 'snagging' work. I am very, very pleased with my puchase.
Mr D Weatherall Review collected by Feefo
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 2/5
Very expensive and hard to construct.
MS J MILLER Review collected by Feefo