Propane cooler?

[Beer_Baron]

This is similar to what I was thinking of... An ammonia-based absorption refrigeration system that is flame-powered.

http://crosleyautoclub.com/IcyBall/Home ... Built.html

Don't know if the thing has enough BTU's to cool hot wort, but the principle of using a heat-powered cooler to chill is interesting to me...

Crosley Auto Club? Is that the one where your VW breaks down every 20 miles & they don't send anyone to help?

Ha! Crosley was an early manufacturer of car radios, and then these flame powered refrigerators and then cars. The Crosley family owned a radio network and the Cincinnati Reds...

[Ozwald]

This is similar to what I was thinking of... An ammonia-based absorption refrigeration system that is flame-powered.

http://crosleyautoclub.com/IcyBall/Home ... Built.html

Don't know if the thing has enough BTU's to cool hot wort, but the principle of using a heat-powered cooler to chill is interesting to me...

Crosley Auto Club? Is that the one where your VW breaks down every 20 miles & they don't send anyone to help?

Ha! Crosley was an early manufacturer of car radios, and then these flame powered refrigerators and then cars. The Crosley family owned a radio network and the Cincinnati Reds...

I knew about the radio network and flame powered cars would explain... well pretty much the rest of it.