#10: Sam D'Amico - How to Boil Water in 40 Seconds (and Revolutionize the Grid)

May 15, 2024

Sam D'Amico discusses Impulse Labs' plan to revolutionize the grid with high-performance home appliances. Topics include the performance difference of Impulse's stoves, the use of batteries for high power, and the potential for battery-powered appliances to transform the grid.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Revolutionizing Home Appliances with High-Performance Electric Technology

01:35 • 9min

Revolutionizing House Electrical Systems and Understanding Power Transmission

10:59 • 2min

Exploring AC Voltage and Transformers in Electricity Transmission

12:56 • 9min

Advancements in Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Technology

21:26 • 22min

Optimizing Frequency for Efficient Power Electronics Design

43:46 • 6min

Innovative Cooking Techniques and Automation Possibilities

49:55 • 2min

Navigating Stove Safety and Manufacturing Logistics

51:34 • 12min

Transitioning to Electric Stoves and Innovative Home Energy Systems

01:03:56 • 3min

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Episode 10: Impulse Labs has a master plan to revolutionize the grid by building the world’s highest-performance home appliances. They started with a stove. Here’s how it works.

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(00:00) - Introduction

(00:40) - What Impulse is Building - High Performance Home Appliances

(01:40) - The Performance Difference Between Impulse's Stoves and Gas/Normal Induction

(03:24) - How Impulse Enables High Power Without Electrical Upgrades Using Batteries

(06:17) - Volts, Amps, Watts and How They Relate to Home Electrical Systems

(12:23) - Why Impulse Chose the Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Chemistry

(16:40) - The Safety Testing and Certification Process for New Appliances

(18:28) - The Potential of Sodium Ion Batteries

(20:02) - How Batteries in Appliances Can Help Balance Renewable Energy on the Grid
(27:18) - The Physics of How Induction Stoves Heat Pans Without Getting Hot Themselves
(32:33) - How Gallium Nitride Enables Smaller, More Efficient Electronics
(34:18) - Precise Temperature Control Via Induction Current Regulation and Sensors
(37:28) - The Potential for Automated Cooking Routines and Regulatory Limitations
(39:07) - The Process of Finding and Working With a Consumer Electronics Manufacturer
(44:10) - Sending Prototypes Back and Forth and Leveraging the Manufacturer's Expertise
(47:22) - The Huge Potential for Battery-Powered Appliances to Transform the Grid
(50:12) - Taking a Measured, Market-Driven Approach to Electrification vs Gas Stoves
(52:30) - Performance Over Politics in Driving Electrification
(54:15) - Tech Architecture Enabling Rapid New Product Development
(56:40) - Massive Market Opportunity for Home Batteries
(58:50) - Regulatory Standards for Bidirectional Power
(01:00:30) - Cultural Shift to Accelerate Electric Appliance Adoption
(01:02:45) - Building an Iconic High Performance Brand
(01:04:50) - Conclusion and Where to Learn More

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Links:

Christian Keil – https://twitter.com/pronounced_kyle
Sam D’Amico - https://twitter.com/sdamico
Impulse - https://www.impulselabs.com/

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