Category Archives: Generator Realities

Another installment, “import lessons learned”.

Posted on April 6, 2011 by George B.

  lessons-Learned As mentioned in a previous post, there are a number of things that can go wrong when you import… including an emergency order to ship the inbound freight back to where ever it came from as happened in this case. … Continue reading →

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Just the facts! Japanese Nuke Plants

Posted on March 13, 2011 by George B.

Added note 03/15/11 05:50PST.. As you know, this is here because we DIYers are fascinated by all power sources, most of us are by no means experts, but due to our curious nature, we generally know more about these plants than the average fast … Continue reading →

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Noise, Air Cooled Diesels

Posted on February 20, 2011 by George B.

Many of us have noted there’s some small air cooled diesels for sale in the USA. I’m dumbfounded the EPA has allowed it, but best we consider them while we can get one. Air cooled is likely the way to go IF … Continue reading →

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Question of the Day 2-16-11

Posted on February 16, 2011 by George B.

I know you’ve been having problems getting good magnets.  Have you given up on that or are you thinking you’ll get a few more PMG’s built?  I’m guessing it’s one you’ve had for a while.  If the engine I’m looking … Continue reading →

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More on Ethanol blends and what the DIYer needs to know.

Posted on February 4, 2011 by George B.

A quick update on an earlier post. News of a new article in progress on remote start kiss standby generator for non DIYers. I am building a custom standby generator for a typical American family in suburbia. (not DIYers), this is more … Continue reading →

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UTTERPOWER PMG News

Posted on January 30, 2011 by George B.

Added note 5/4/2011 Utterpower PMG rest in peace… After a lot of effort, time and money spent, it’s time to scrap my plans to sell additional PMGs.  It’s my opinion that the PMG is now too expensive to build because of the mind boggling rise … Continue reading →

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Email of the day 12/25/2010

Posted on December 25, 2010 by George B.

—–Original Message—– From: Douglas B.  To: George B Subject: RE: UtterPower.com Contact Form: changfa  Thanks for the reply George. I have enjoyed your book and CD on home power generation. Would you please make your best comment on quality and value … Continue reading →

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DIYer asks about his AVR in the ST style generator

Posted on December 11, 2010 by George B.

Question for George:  Hi I live in North Queensland Australia, I found your site while trying to fix a problem with my generator.  The AVR died and I have been sent a new one that is not the same as the original so wiring … Continue reading →

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Double your efficiency with a VFD!

Posted on October 26, 2010 by George B.

That’s what one who visits Utterpower’s pages suggests. Here’s an email snippet.. “What I am trying to say is that i think that PMG only requires 1hp electric motor for every 1kw output and that should be clearly seen at the input of the VFD … Continue reading →

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A DIYer’s Observation, Induction Motors

Posted on September 26, 2010 by George B.

Rich Barber writes about a curious situation he describes below. I figure this is a learning situation for many of us, and there might be some fun applications as well. I tag on a very expensive lesson I learned, and it was … Continue reading →

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