Nelson Mechanical gets called in by a homeowner who wants a high-end radiant system without ANY plastic components—is that ...

In that case, wind-powered induction heating might be just what you need ... To test this setup, [Tim] used a scrap of copper pipe with a bit of water inside. Holding it over the magnets as ...

To be effective, a heat pipe must be composed of material with high thermal conductivity, usually copper or copper alloy. The fluid inside must have the correct vapor pressure, viscosity and thermal ...

A tubular device that is very efficient in transferring heat. Using a metal container (aluminum, copper, etc.) that holds a liquid (water, acetone, etc.) under pressure, the inner surface of the ...

[Zen Garden Oasis] wanted to heat and light a space using a candle ... So he built copper candles using a common copper pipe and an old glass jar. Of course, the candle still takes fuel that ...

Straight copper pipe, at least 30cm long. 15 or 22mm diameter central heating pipe works well. (A hardware store may lend you a piece for a minute just to try this out) A circular neodymium magnet ...

Copper plumbing is durable, but over time, specific factors can lead to internal corrosion and leaky pipes. Knowing what causes these water leaks can help you protect your plumbing and avoid ...