No one's attempted this in a commercial product before, but Nihon Dengyo Kosaku Co has reportedly developed a device that makes it achievable: a 'rectenna' that can fit inside a microwave oven and recycle unused wave energy. The palm-sized gadget combines both an antenna for catching waves and a rectifier for converting them into DC current, with a maximum output of 100 watts. Foods with a low water content have the worst heating efficiency, which means they offer the best opportunity for reclaiming energy -- so stodgy Christmas cuisine would be perfect.
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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:32 pm Post subject:
bmwracer wrote:
Let the turkey power your Christmas tree lights
No one's attempted this in a commercial product before, but Nihon Dengyo Kosaku Co has reportedly developed a device that makes it achievable: a 'rectenna' that can fit inside a microwave oven and recycle unused wave energy. The palm-sized gadget combines both an antenna for catching waves and a rectifier for converting them into DC current, with a maximum output of 100 watts. Foods with a low water content have the worst heating efficiency, which means they offer the best opportunity for reclaiming energy -- so stodgy Christmas cuisine would be perfect.
WTF? What is a rectenna?
"Have yourself an anal little Christmas! May your butt be bright...
Fnally got the tree trimmed and moreof the decorations out.
Downscaled a bit this year since the husband is currently out of commission. Still looks great.
And there is still a lot of stuff out. _________________
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:07 pm Post subject:
bmwracer wrote:
Off topic, but how's he doing? Getting better?
Better meaning no longer screaming but still on crutches. Think about a five on the one to ten pain scale. Usually he improves quicker but at least he is a little better every day and not worse. Huge relief. And thanks for asking.
On topic: Totally rocked on my hard to please Moms gifts this year. She said they were amazing. My siblings are going to hear about all it.
They don't stand a chance against two super designer jackets I found on eBay and the ultimate mitten/gloves for her blackberry.
Also sent out more of my snail mail cards today and got some very nice ones in.
Thanks, dear. _________________
Better meaning no longer screaming but still on crutches. Think about a five on the one to ten pain scale. Usually he improves quicker but at least he is a little better every day and not worse. Huge relief. And thanks for asking.
Glad he's improving.
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Also sent out more of my snail mail cards today and got some very nice ones in.
Thanks, dear.
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