So, i'm on fixed charges with unlimited usage for gas cooktop.
What can i do with it as i don't cook at all and can't remove it from my hot water/gas account.
Any way to convert the gas burner into electricity charging xiaomis ? (Too much Ozb skill here)
op wants to convert thermal energy to electric energy. what is wrong with that?
Very low efficiency coupled with the fact the thermal energy is sourced from fossil fuels.
is sourced from fossil fuels.
so is electric energy. the question is should op use gas or coal for their conversion.
@whooah1979:Magnitudes of difference between the efficiency of a coal power plant and anything OP can whip up to make electricity from heat at home…
something like this may work https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/182862912576. here is a smaller one https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/302535697060.
I'll give it one bill cycle before you no longer have unlimited gas.
it's centralised (apartment)
It comes out of the strata bill, so the owners pay. If you're an owner, you're paying.
it's shared amongst all owners right ?
if i don't use any i'm still paying for others though.
@phunkydude: Yes. It's not individually metered so the bill is paid out of strata funds. Your strata payment is usually fixed so use or not use you still pay the same.
Heat up your apartment.
Bottle it and sell it as a swap and go.
Install a gas line from your kitchen to Quan Dang province in China and charge in bitcoins.
Gas heating. Get a plumber to install one for you.
Interesting.
Just found out even portable gas heater units must be serviced/checked by licensed plumber every 2 years ?
http://www.cubbi.com.au/blog/gas-heaters-and-fireplace-repai…
Queensland has no laws regarding regular maintenance of gas appliances. However, the Residential Tenancies Authority states that property managers and owners need to make sure that the “property is in good condition and fit for the tenant to live in”.
Don't actually do what you are suggesting it is a terrible idea. If you want to experiment with the concept here is a video of how to make a thermoelectric generator. https://youtu.be/xaT2hqHgLdY
They are also popular ideas on crowd sourcing websites.
My apartment is similar - gas (and water) usage is split amongst all units in the strata. I only use the stove for cooking.
You could use the stove-top for all your water-heating needs (instead of an electric water heater). So hot water for your washing machine, bath, shower, cooking, coffee, washing.
Don't use it for heating your apartment though.
Create Meth. You will then be able to afford things on OzBargain.
it's centralised (apartment)
Lol that might be interesting if you suddenly have all sorts of plants lining your window sill.
Either way, username checks out :P
Boil some water on the stove in a pot and place a turbine or fan of some sort on the top of the pot.
Connect the turbine to an alternator and use the electricity to charge you Eneloops?
This would work best with a modded pressure cooker.
How about, for the good of the environment and the fact that there is a gas shortage, that you don't burn gas for sh!ts and gigs?