Category Archives: Off Grid Power

Water Cooled Engines, Coolant Temps

Posted on August 23, 2012 by George B.

Over Cooling An Engine Is An Energy Sink  If you are in your  mid Sixties as I am, you might recall a good many conversations that spring from BS sessions in the Lunch Room, some are so memorable, you’ll carry … Continue reading →

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Another Sunday Morning report from Fantasy Island,

Posted on August 12, 2012 by George B.

Chinese 1115 Workhorse   I’m sure you remember Fantasy Island? Well, here’s the real Island where Noel operates a world class resort for a small number of guests at a time.   Is that Noel on the left? Noel Douglas immigrated to the Fijian Islands … Continue reading →

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In Search Of The Best Fuel/KWH ratio

Posted on August 11, 2012 by George B.

FOOD FOR CRITICAL THOUGHT IS ALL AROUND US.  A look at a newer engine from China now on the assembly line.  I have been getting calls from a certain off girder who has become obsessed with the idea of fitting a … Continue reading →

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Hands on DIYer off Grid Power, Dave Clough, Joseph OR

Posted on July 9, 2012 by George B.

Joseph Oregon is one of those Towns where it pays to be handy. It’s not so easy to find that high paying job in paradise, but who needs the big money?  The natural beauty of the Area  attracts tourists, but like most small towns at … Continue reading →

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Shangdong 2105

Posted on July 4, 2012 by George B.

Maybe you’ve never seen this engine in a picture larger than a thumbprint?  Many a DIYer have noticed the Chang Jiang Motor Cycle, and have studied the changes made since the transfer of the tooling and knowledge to China. Looking at how little has … Continue reading →

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Cascade Mountains, DIY Small Solar

Posted on July 2, 2012 by George B.

Why we considered Solar for our off grid place in the Central Cascades.         In the back ground is the power house, to the right, the Listerpowered pump house.    It was a good many years ago … Continue reading →

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Email of the day, Ozzie Greg asks about stock fuel tanks on Lister Clones.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by George B.

Name  Greg F. Subject: Fuel tank Message: Hi George, Thank you for your informative CD. One thing I notice a common thread on is the poor quality of the Indian fuel tanks as supplied with their “CS Listeroids” Who makes … Continue reading →

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The Paper Engine, Carnot's Legacy,

Posted on April 5, 2012 by George B.

The Genesis of the idea is the joyful time of creative work of the mind, as everything seems possible because it still has nothing to do with reality.   -Rudolf Diesel Rudolf Diesel created an engine on paper which proclaimed his invention of … Continue reading →

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Expect a new class of Cargo Ships Soon. April-2012

Posted on April 4, 2012 by George B.

  Whether you think it’s a good thing or a bad thing, if you live in Hawaii, your cost of living is going up! The EPA has ordered all ships visiting Hawaii to burn low sulfur fuel when they enter waters within two hundred … Continue reading →

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Todays Email, How to wire a Generator Head for RV use.

Posted on April 2, 2012 by George B.

  You’ll notice I didn’t put up an April Fools Joke on April 1, sorry, I wasn’t thinking, but the article I put up about the EV1.org page is an everyday joke, read that.     So it’s April 2nd, and my Grandson … Continue reading →

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