But those batteries only use acid. This fuel cell uses methanol which
can be absorbed through the skin and is poison.... LOL
That said, I keep a gallon of it around to clean stubborn stuff.
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Phil Chambers [ptchamb-at-svpal.org] (S.F. Bay Area - Calif. USA)
On Mon, 23 Apr 2007, John R Pierce wrote:
> Charlie Wicks wrote:
>> Hi TACos,
>>
>> A friend of mine is working for a bay area company that designs and
>> manufactures small portable fuel cells that run on mixture of methanol and
>> water. These fuel cell systems will put out 20 watts (25w peak) of power
>> for 10 hours at a pop on a 250 mL can of fuel. They are about the size and
>> weight of a fat hardcover book. The output voltage can be factory set at
>> anywhere from about 6 to 30 volts.
>>
>> They are in limited production right now for industrial and military
>> testing, however, they're willing to sell a limited quantity of beta units,
>> at a cost of $3K each, to the amateur astronomy community. If anyone out
>> there is interested in being on the bleeding edge, or want to be the first
>> one on your block to get one, email me privately, and I'll put you in
>> touch. My friend will be happy to give you all the details and specs.
>
> heh. $3000 will buy a hella lotta 100AH 12V Costco Marine/RV batteries.
> :)
>
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Received on Mon Apr 23 20:50:57 2007