Free Off Grid Energy | Wood Gasifier Step 1: The Retort

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I just finished this gasifier and charcoal retort designed for off-grid electricity generation, automated with a custom Arduino system, and in this video I talk about the theory of gasification and pyrolysis, the design, and how I built it. Really excited about the potential for this to convert wood fuel into usable energy! Thanks to VITCAS for sponsoring this video!! Vitcas makes really great products, and if you’ve seen some of my previous videos you’ve definitely seen some of these before because I’ve been using Vitcas products for years and I highly recommend them! US & UK: https://shop.vitcas.com/ VITCAS products used in this video— Ceramic Fibre Board 1430°C https://shop.vitcas.com/ceramic-fibre-board-insulating-board-1430.html Ceramic Fibre Blanket 1260°C https://shop.vitcas.com/ceramic-fibre-blanket-1260-3.html Ceramic Fibre Adhesive https://shop.vitcas.com/cfa-ceramic-fibre-adhesive-vitcas.html Zircon Paint Coating 1750°C https://shop.vitcas.com/vitcas-zircon-paint-coating.html Heat Resistant Spray Paint - Black 800°C https://shop.vitcas.com/heat-resistant-paint-high-temperature-paint-spray-black.html Fire Rope https://shop.vitcas.com/fire-rope-black-soft.html French website: https://shop.vitcas.fr/ Spanish website: https://tienda.vitcas.es/ German website: https://shop.vitcas.de/ Polish website: https://sklep.vitcas.pl/ --- In this video and in my shop— *Dewalt 20V Battery Adapter Power Wheel Converter Kit US: https://amzn.to/4oQaMsj UK: https://amzn.to/4mwsf7J *Milwaukee Metal Band Saw 6232-21 https://amzn.to/3ROLVWu *Milwaukee Band Saw Stand https://amzn.to/4lQ1Amr *Welding Gloves US: https://amzn.to/43VjXzD UK: https://amzn.to/4jaCD30 *Dewalt Cordless Grinder 4.5”/115mm DCG412 US: https://amzn.to/4cDrl55 UK: https://amzn.to/42uPC8K *Thermocouple US: https://amzn.to/4iostLd UK: https://amzn.to/3RSRYcw *Type K Thermocouple Probe US: https://amzn.to/3ROOl7w UK: https://amzn.to/4jFdgGF *Dewalt Drill/Driver Combo US: https://amzn.to/42gXpZ1 UK: https://amzn.to/4ig85Mh *Dewalt Impact Driver DCF887 US: https://amzn.to/4cErAge UK: https://amzn.to/3Y1NgNn *Dewalt Drill DCD996 US: https://tidd.ly/3RgE8k6 UK: https://tidd.ly/3RgE8k6 *Nocry Safety Glasses US: https://amzn.to/3GcZ7lr UK: https://amzn.to/3Y2CRAT *Irwin Quick Clamps US: https://amzn.to/4jbBQyS UK: https://amzn.to/4ioB4NT *ESAB Air Mask for welding g50/EPRX1.1 https://ebay.us/jur9pC *Dewalt Angle Grinder 4.5”/115mm DWE4206 US: https://amzn.to/3RPnBng UK: https://amzn.to/44r7nIw *Bosch Bench Drill Press PBD40 https://amzn.to/44z0y7M *Dewalt Metal Chop Saw DW872 US: https://amzn.to/42eMdvT UK Amazon: https://amzn.to/43X6Hum UK Ebay: https://ebay.us/gYhSF3 *Plasma Cutter Hypertherm Powermax 45xp US: https://amzn.to/4jzy7eb UK: https://ebay.us/C7oU6S *Latex Work Gloves https://amzn.to/42OcJfO *3M Respirator Mask US: https://amzn.to/42z1ExO UK: https://amzn.to/43Y7Fqo *3M Respirator Mask Filters US: https://amzn.to/4ly94tP UK: https://amzn.to/3Y586vg If I left something out, please ask in the comments! --- Subscribe for more videos about alternative energy, carpentry, metalworking, living and working on a rural smallholding, alternative energy, & mad science — https://bit.ly/GreenhillYT Patreon — https://www.patreon.com/GreenhillForge Services/Shop — https://greenhillforge.com Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenhillforge Sign up for the newsletter — https://greenhillforge.com/newsletter Buy me a beer — https://buy.stripe.com/4gMaEX8F83kx8k467q8EM00 #charcoalretort #gasifier #gasification *Links marked with * are affiliate links for products I use, which means I may earn a commission if you purchase through them. Thanks for your support! This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Building a charcoal retort or gasifier involves risks, including fire, explosion, and exposure to harmful gases. Always consult local laws, regulations, and safety standards before attempting any DIY project. Use proper safety equipment and work in a well-ventilated area. The creator is not responsible for any injuries, damages, or legal consequences resulting from following this video. Proceed at your own