I use it to heat my house.

  • mvirts@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Ive been testing combustion engines made of wood but keep getting more energy out than I put in…

    • Dem Bosain@midwest.socialEnglish
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      1 year ago

      There’s no such thing as a 100% efficient “engine”. But in this case, since the waste heat is put to use (heating the house), OP thinks there’s a loophole.

      But, house would also need to be soundproof. Any noise leaking to the outside is lost energy.

      • Ellie_The_Nurse@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 year ago

        Ah, but that’s by design: it also acts as a soothing white noise machine.

        Then you might point out the exhaust and all it’s associated wastes, but that’s by design: it produces a heady and aromatic product for recreational huffing.

        Then you might point out the vibrations, but that’s by design: the engine also provides invigorating massages to relax taut muscles.