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- Solar charger for alkaline batteries
- does anyone know where to get a solar battery charger for alkaline batteries. Would appreciate any information. Thanks. Deane
- Alternative energy: Can flashlight batteries run a PC?
- which for $300. sells a shortwave radio add-on for your computer. Could flashlight batteries provide enough power to operate a small desktop computer like mine? If so, is there a battery-powered gizmo to plug the computer into?
- Low Voltage problems
- An earlier thread referenced a concern about "low voltage" burning out pumps, furnace motors, etc. Avery legitimate concern, and one I have never seen mentioned before.
- Tweeking the home electric system, what have you forgot?
- The power was out from 8am to 3:30pm for "repairs" I had to rely on home power for the whole day.
- Solar Pannel Question
- I would like to get a small solor pannel that you can plug a small appliance directly in too. Does something like that even exsist? Thanks
- Jim Lord comes right out and says it...without the usual Westergaard disclaimers
- My Tip of the Week is to seriously prepare for power outages in your home and in your community. We're not getting the whole truth out of these folks
- How do you QUIET generators?
- I recently tested our new gas powered 4kw generator. It naturally runsflat-out and makes enough noise to wake the dead. How do you muffle one of these Briggs & Straton beasts?
- How to Purchase Batteries for Less
- Electrical supply companies carry what is known as "commercial" batteries and the public can purchase them there. They're made by Duracell but do not have the copper top, but I was informed that they were exactly the same.
- How to charge battery bank via peddling bicycle?
- It seems it should be possible to charge a bank of deep-cycle batteries by peddling a stationary bicycle or exercise machine. We have no idea how to do this, though
- Nicads Vs NiMH batterys , a question
- So The question is, where can I get some dense nicads. I've heard Toshiba has them in the 1000mah range along with a few others. Based on my bad times electronics requirements, I need about 50 of them.
- Use of Car Batteries
- Does anyone know how long a car battery will last on the shelf? I'm thinking that if I had a couple of new car batteries I could use them as an electrical source. Anyone have any ideas?
- Need info on 12-Volt Lighting Systems
- I'm looking for pointers and advice / comments on building a12-volt lighting system. Preferably, it would be fairly simple and inexpensive.
- Need advice regarding rechargeable batteries
- I have a solar charger which can charge D,C, AAA and AA rechargeables. Info regarding brands or types regarding nicad is appreciated...thanks :-)
- Steam engines?
- Are there any practical steam engines available out there? Any that could effectively replacing an electric motor?
- Generators - what kind do we need?
- Have gas line for heat in house and well, but need elctricity for the pump. What kind of generators are suggested?
- NEED GENERATOR, LITTLE OR NO MONEY TO SPEND SUGGESTIONS?!!!!
- I am wondering what kind of generator to buy or make that will cost very little and will have the capacity to run at least most of what a family of 6 needs.
- New Coleman Generators?
- Looks good. Anyone know anything. Thanks
- generator for condo
- Can anyone tell me what is the best type of generator to run from a 2nd floor condo w/ a small deck in a large city in order to get a minimum amount of power for vital necessities?
- Questions about generators
- What is the best make and size generator for the average American home?
- Safety WARNING for generator owners!
- This is from YAHOO news, dated Feb. 16. <:)= WARNING
- BACKUP POWER. A FINAL CHOICE FOR ONE FAMILY.
- Our choices outlined below certainly won't fit everyone, but perhaps the thought process will help you avoid the mistakes we made, improve your judgment and save you money.
- Gasoline and Diesel motors run on steam
- My older brother, A WWII vet, While serving in China and the Phillipines, remembers seeing old Ford and Dodge trucks and autos being driven by steam. They had makeshift fireboxes and boilers
- How to convert gasoline generator to propane
- Has anyone converted their gasoline generators to propane?
- Looking at propane generators, need some advice
- We are thinking about getting a propane fired generator as we are planning to augment our natural gas heat with propane
- Cheap, Simple Alternative Energy System (You Probably Have Most Of It Already)
- You say you don't have money for a solar panel system, or even a small generator? Well, I'll bet you have a generator already; it's called a car.
- Who Makes State of the Art Photovoltaic Panels?
- I've never used PV's. I see big name companies like Siemens, BP, etc. Does anyone have practical experience with these. Is one manufacturer's product considered preeminent?
- Vendors For Small Solar Panels?
- Does anyone know of any sources for small solar panels of about 6 VDC to 12 VDC at about 200 mA output under $20.00?
- Solar Power
- I heard part of a news account this morning about solar cells embedded in roofing panels.
- Operation of Home Pc's, television, stereo etc by generator power
- I have a 5 kw Honda generator. Can I simply use my electronic equipment as I normally would or do I need to be concerned about when I use it as the electric source?
- Need help with hydo-electric power?
- We are considering purchasing property that fronts on a river. I am interested in using the power of this river, if possible, as a source of power.
- Wood fired, steam generators - 2000W
- Wood fired, steam generators. These are going to be released by a company I know of, but in limited supply. Release date - June 1. Anyone have any experience with this type generator?
-- Brian (imager@home.com), June 08, 1999