You could have a couple of them at the B&B. Hot tubs are an essential part of vacationing.

I know what you mean about the layout of that book. I'm enjoying it, but this magazine is a much more exciting read.

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The Stirling engine is, surprisingly, an old invention -- 1816. I read somewhere that a Swedish submarine manufacturer uses a Stirling engine for its main power largely because it's so quiet. Not sure how they get their heat while under water.

One wonders why this hasn't found wider application. Seems like one could use waste auto heat to power the alternator and other accessories. Would have to increase mpg a bit.

I've seen the tiny toy like versions but never anything even as big as 5 hp.

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Physics?

Oh they work all right. I imagine there are reasons why it's not cost effective or else we'd have seen more of them by now . . . . . one would think.

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