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steam engine arrived. Now have to acquire boiler and build heating and charging system. This will also run the hammer mill and pellet mill

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Comment by Rick Stillwagon on October 3, 2011 at 3:22pm: www.tinytechindia.com Please note that their engines and boilers are completely manually operated and must be attended at all times. I dont think the boilers can be imported to the US due to EPA restrictions on emissions. Other than that they give you exactly what they say they will and have a fair price. It takes several months to get the shipment and going through customs is a challenge. Check prices on a broker if you dont want to or they wont let you clear it yourself. Customs doesnt have a classification in their tarriff book for steam engines, so they winged it with mine and allowed it under "steam turbines." Anyway, have fun and good luck with your venture!

Comment by Jon Nose on October 3, 2011 at 3:12pm: Have any links so if one wanted to research further the model you have acquired ??

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Comment by Rick Stillwagon on October 3, 2011 at 2:33pm: I liked it for a couple of reasons, I like things that are overbuilt. All my tools in my shop are cast iron, heavy (stable,) and will out live me. I liked greensteams concept. But he is still looking for investors an I havent seen a track record for his engines for real time horsepower and longevity. He is a friendly guy, here in the US, and maybe his engines are great, I just dont know. He was also twice the cost for the horsepower, and if I wanted to sell his engines, required a $100,000.00 licensing agreement, and additional costly agreements for maintenance and installation. He just isnt realistic yet. My engine I can reproduce on my own if I wish (no patent infringement,) and modify. I plan on reproducing this engine in different sizes in the near future.

Comment by Jon Nose on October 3, 2011 at 2:15pm: I like the steam engine idea ... have been drawn to this model .. link below

http://www.greensteamengine.com/

Just curious with your research what drew you to the model you acquired ??