Category Archives: Off Grid Power

Magic Hot Springs Idaho, a lesson about the Value of “Hands On” knowledge in Alternative Energy.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by George B.

Maybe you remember my Introduction to Jack Belk and his story about Magic HOT Springs Idaho? It was a perfect example of smart men doing really dumb things, or at least really dumb according to my standards. Since Jack’s original … Continue reading →

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DIYer’s PV Solar Panel Watch, Buy at cost thanks to your Government!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by George B.

    This short article is all about a call I got yesterday, and the price I was offered for panels  per Watt! $.78 (78 cents USD) per watt.  Sure, you know the advertisement above is sucker bait, why would … Continue reading →

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Synchronous Generator Basics, Simple Guide to rewire your HEAD.

Posted on November 12, 2011 by George B.

Zach Says.. let’s keep this page simple! Notice: for legal reasons, all that follows is for discussion sake only, drawings may contain errors,…. mine or someone elses. I am not licensed to instruct you, and only a licensed electrician, PE,  your city, country, state, or federal … Continue reading →

Posted in DIYer Generator, DIYer Skills, Generators, How Tos, Off Grid Power, Projects, Questions & Answers, Things I like, UtterPower Articles | Tagged , , , | 98 Comments

Email of the day, what can we learn? 9/27/11

Posted on September 27, 2011 by George B.

  An email follows and there are many I receive that are most similar to this one.. perhaps the Author will be angry when he sees it here, but I have deleted some specifics and changed his name.   Hey George, To … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, DIYer Generator, Fighting Propaganda, Off Grid Power, Slow Speed Engines, Survival Skills, The New Green Movement, Your Wasted Tax Dollars | Tagged | 4 Comments

Gang Green, It happens when you are too lazy to think!

Posted on September 9, 2011 by George B.

If it’s green it’s good right?       All things are FEASIBLE inside the Simple Green Mind. Above, 3/4 Ton PU recharging in order to deliver organic veggies to market.      Here’s an email I received recently, if you have any sense of … Continue reading →

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A question about drive pulleys and the higher RPM Lister type clones.

Posted on September 7, 2011 by George B.

Here’s an email from today: Subject: Pulley selection help Message: Hi George! Thanks for a wonderful site!!! I’ve got a question on an order I’d like to submit… here’s the specifics: We have a Metro 12/1 and an ST 12KW … Continue reading →

Posted in Bushed Pulleys, DIYer Generator, How Tos, Off Grid Power, Pulley, Questions & Answers, Slow Speed Engines | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Q and A: DIYer on 10/1 Clone Engine

Posted on August 28, 2011 by George B.

Question for George: Hi George – thanks for the amazing wealth of information on your site. Its sure helps guys like me who are just starting out. Recently bought a new 10/1 and I have a couple of questions Firstly … Continue reading →

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More on Gasifiers, What say you?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by George B.

Father’s day is coming! Here’s word of another get together in Berserkly..but first! For those interested in Gasifiers, I hope you’ll add any suppliers, web addresses or contact numbers for other suppliers who have supplied output data you were impressed with.  Just … Continue reading →

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The default I/O device?

Posted on May 28, 2011 by George B.

Among our DIYer  group are a lot of people who hack together a little code and stuff same in microprocessors for all kinds of stuff. The basic Stamp is a great intro to what can be done and I doubt … Continue reading →

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Lighting: Making Your Informed Choice

Posted on April 19, 2011 by George B.

My experience with CFLs has been mixed, Living in Washington State there’s a subsidy to take advantage of, and I have bought a large supply of 12-15 WATT indoor CFLs for a price that amounts to the state sales tax, I … Continue reading →

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