Still alive

[Tom Reed]

Hello All, been a long time since I've been here. Still running the Listeroid for off-grid backup power, but not much since changing to LiFePo batteries. Recently I started a business to make BBQ pellets from used wine making oak https://winecountry-bbq.com . Lots of China companies making these systems which are of similar quality to their engines. I just bought a hammer mill and plan to bring a S195nm out of mothballs to power it. Planning to add a gm 10Si to it for battery charging and to power a fuel pump. Has anyone come up with a good way to mount one to run from the radiator fan belt?

[LowGear]

Sounds intriguing.

Do you have any photos of existing systems?

[mike90045]

Nice Pellet website.  Almost wants to make me get a pellet BBQ.

[Tom Reed]

Posted a couple of videos for your viewing pleasure.

The first video is of the first test run of a wood block conveyor feeding a converted chipper. the fan takes the sawdust from the outlet of the chipper and blows it through a cyclone. There is a bag in the barrel catching the sawdust.
https://youtu.be/BXoJEQpYU1Y

The second one is the first test run of the trommel. It is where the pellets are cooled and where dust and small bits are removed.
https://youtu.be/6gEYIJITWyE