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

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

Update: 2024-05-15
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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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#10: Sam D'Amico - How to Boil Water in 40 Seconds (and Revolutionize the Grid)

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

Christian Keil