Category Archives: Generators

Another Off Gridder belts up the PMG

Posted on September 26, 2010 by George B.

Thanks to Bill Rogers, the Utterpower PMG was designed with certain voltage characteristics that has made it ideal to charge batteries utilizing the build in chargers in the better and more serious inverters like the Outbacks. We believe this is one of the primary missions for … 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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PMG

Posted on September 14, 2010 by George B.

5/2011  Due to the extreme rise in rare earth prices, and a number of other large problems  beyond my control… I will not be selling PMGs in the future. This page and links are left here for reference only. UTTERPOWER Mission … Continue reading →

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Direct Drive VS Serpentine Belt Drive in Small Power Applications

Posted on August 29, 2010 by George B.

Here’s a question I was recently asked:  “George if a engine is directly coupled to a generator head is it easier on the motor power wise? Darryl” I do scratch my head when I see the use of the term … Continue reading →

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New Videos on the way, Here’s the Pumphouse in HD

Posted on August 27, 2010 by George B.

Finally, I figgured out how to make a higher resoultion video with my camera and editing software.. expect better videos from us. This is in 720 HD, and it’s a short video of the Easton Pump house, the generator’s principle job … Continue reading →

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PMG Frame Building Secrets

Posted on August 22, 2010 by George B.

Building frames is something that evolves, it’s a combination of looking at other people’s designs and making changes to suit your needs. For the DIYer with limited tools, it’s always wise to look at early equipment as they spent a lot … Continue reading →

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Christmas Valley Buffalo Ranch

Posted on July 28, 2010 by George B.

The Lister 6/1 proves itself off the grid! If you want water here, there’s plenty, just go down about 100 feet to find it. The ground is sandy and perks well. Not too far down the road was a good … Continue reading →

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VW Diesel Generator

Posted on July 28, 2010 by George B.

I’ve had the pleasure to talk to a fair number of people interested in this engine. I remember when the little Diesel Rabbit first hit our shores with the 1.5 liter engine. Some of the diesel truckers thought the injectors … Continue reading →

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Wayne’s PTO

Posted on July 27, 2010 by George B.

There’s a number of small tractors that have arrangements to drive something off the front. Wayne has taken advantage of the higher RPM of his PTO to engineer a simple and cost effective solution. Instead of speeding up the PTO … Continue reading →

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Wooden Base Construction for 6/1 Generator

Posted on July 27, 2010 by George B.

Start with an 8 foot beam, cut it in half and lay them parallel. Find some 2″x 2″ or larger angle iron and lay it on top and inside of the beams. Set the Lister on top, and trace the … Continue reading →

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