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🌞 Catch the rays, spark the envy!
The Koch Light Mill is a beautifully crafted solar radiometer, measuring 5½ inches in height and made from mouth-blown glass. This modern, transparent piece not only serves as an eye-catching decor item but also harnesses solar energy to create captivating motion, making it a perfect gift for anyone who appreciates art and sustainability.
Manufacturer | KOCH |
Part Number | 11123 |
Product Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 14 cm; 80 g |
Item model number | 11123 |
Size | Small |
Colour | Transparent |
Style | Modern |
Material | Glass |
Shape | Round |
Power Source | solar |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
Included Components | Radiometer |
Batteries included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Item Weight | 80 g |
C**S
Nice little device but is very fragile
Nice little device but is very fragile
D**.
Fun radiometer
Good quality, value for money, lives on top of shash window, works every time. Love it.
D**N
Facinating
Works very well. Seems like a well made device.
T**O
Small, but works.
Smaller than I was expecting, should have paid closer attention to the description specifications.. so for the price at almost £16 I am not overly impressed, my fault not the seller. However... it does work and is an interesting ornament.
K**H
Nicely made and presented
The media could not be loaded. Well packed, arrived safely and in good time as expectedwithprime. Spinning very fast in full sun, works with the heat of a candle placed about 6 inches away. Smaller than I expected but brilliant quality. I have had radiometers before and this is a very neat example. Might have to get the bigger one when (if) it becomes available again.EditNow have the large one as well, see video turning slowly on a cloudy afternoon
A**X
Recommended
I remember my first sight of a radiometer almost 50 years ago (seeing it rotate in rays from a heat source reflected by parabolic mirror was possibly the highlight of my ‘0’ Level course!). I bought one later, but it must have got broken years ago. I have thought of getting one many times since. One of the things which I like to do (ageing schoolchild, that I am, I suppose) is set out my solar powered propeller engines on a sunny day (I am easily amused). So, when I needed to make up a Christmas order recently, I added this radiometer. It is smallish, but shapely, and does the business (and that is always good). In fact, it started to spin on my windowsill in the failing rays of a late afternoon just a few days short of the winter solstice. In short, I am very satisfied.
J**D
Not a quality item.
I received one as a gift bought from Amazon which hardly ever spins even in strong sunlight.
M**E
Great bit of science
This is great. I brought it to replace one that was broken years ago. It happily spins away when the sun is on it and fascinates everyone who sees it. Glass is a little thin, but this is not a problem as it is not something you move regularly. Looks great and an interesting ornament
C**N
Es un bonito regalo
Decorativo e ingenioso
A**L
Bel objet !
Acheté pour un cadeau, ce radiomètre est arrivé bien emballé et fonctionnel. De petites rayures sont visibles sur le verre, mais il faut vraiment regarder de très près pour s’en apercevoir. Les pales tournent bien, sauf quand il fait gris et que la lumière n’est donc pas suffisante.
M**I
Mulino leggero
Affascinata da questo mulino l ho acquistato non avendo tante pretese, invece è bellissimo, particolare e im vetro, abbastanza grande e sicuramente particolare nell arredo.
C**N
Perfecto
Perfecto, rápido y económico. Lo volveré a comprar.Un precioso regalo.
C**G
Steht am Fenster und dreht sich nicht
Warum trotzdem gute Bewertung?Weil der Hersteller für die Physik nichts kann und die Gesetze der Thermodynamik so sind wie sie sind.Und eine Nordlage ist nocht die beste Ausrichtung für eine "Lichtmühle". Und weil Handwerk und Tradition eine gute Bewertung verdient.Warum die " "?Ganz einfach. Die Drehung kommt, entgegen allemeinem Irrglauben, mitnichten durch LICHT zustande. Das war die ursprüngliche Annahme bei der Erfindung. Die Idee war ja, dass Lichtteilchen unterschiedlich reagieren mit der schwarzen und reflektierenden Oberfläche, und der Impuls sich damit anders auswirkt und so das Rad zum Drehen bringt. Stimmt aber nicht.Die Drehung kommt durch das kleine Bisschen an Restluft zustande, dass sich in der Kugel befinden MUSS. Da ist nur fast ein Vakuum drin. Wärs ein Hochvakuum, würde sich nichts drehen können.Das bisschen Gas erwärmt sich (mit Licht, mit Hand auf Glas als Strahlungswärme, womit auch immer). Und zwar auf der schwarzen Seite mehr (da Schwarz mehr Strahlungswärme aufnimmt als ein Spiegel).Die wenigen Luftmoleküle hüpfen dann von der schwarzen Seite im Idealfall stärker weg von den Rotoblättern - und erzeugen damit den Gegenimpuls und drücken damit den Rotor Richtung siberne Seite. Wo die Luftmoleküle wenger stark tanzen weil weniger warm.Also nix Lichtmühle, sondern Luft-Puster.
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