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I am interested in 'wind up' technology and as a design project at university would like to pursue the idea of a wind up kettle. I am not sure if it is feasible as I am not too familiar with the current technology.

Instead of boiling a chamber full of water, I propose that the winding of the handle would both heat an element and start the slow flow of tap water past it.The water would reach boiling point by the time it has reached the end of the element. Boiling water would trickle out into a mug. The handle would be wound until the desired amount of boiling water enters the mug.

I am unsure how much energy it would take to heat an element and whether this could be human powered- be it with a winding handle or an other means.
Please let me know if you think this is feasible or not...

Thanks
Jack- artgraphunkel@gmail.com