Don has done several modifications to the GEK including the addition of a squirrel cage fan, 1/45th HP 110v fan. He can get moist fuel to start up in less than three minutes, however there may not be enough pull on the reactor to reach the desired temperatures.
Latest run notes: ran an the engine or an hour. 500 w halogen light and shop compressor, 6 gal wood chips in 3 hours with a 10 HP/6500W Brigs and Strat