Category Archives: Generators

Bushed Pulleys: What you need to know before installation

Posted on July 23, 2010 by George B.

I have been asked why I use bushed pulleys. Aren’t they just another expense?  Bushes pulleys, as far as I’m concerned, are an important part of KISS engineering. A bushed pulley is something that can be used on a range … Continue reading →

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PMG Mounting Tips

Posted on July 23, 2010 by George B.

Here are some ideas for mounting the PMG safely.  I think it is important to bolt the PMG to a steel plate and I prefer a thickness of 3/16 or 1/4 inch. There are a number of typical sliding plates … Continue reading →

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PMG Repair

Posted on July 22, 2010 by George B.

Although there is little to fail in this design, it is always reassuring that help is NOT far off. Part of the strategy for mission critical operations is to have a ‘repair and return’ or ‘hot spare’ sent quickly as … Continue reading →

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Utterpower's 186PMG Prototype Generator

Posted on July 22, 2010 by George B.

120/240 60HZ AC PMG can carry loads at 4225 watts, with excellent starting of induction motors,  but we rate it at 3KW Continuous and this includes high ambient temperatures. As you can see, this is a fairly compact design. Under … Continue reading →

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Typical PMG Install on Lister Type

Posted on July 21, 2010 by George B.

Here’s a typical install on a (Lister Type) LG6 (GM90) supplied by Lovson in India. Note that the Utterpower 3KW PMG can make 4.2 KW ongoing in lower ambient temps, and it has great motor starting capability, this makes it … Continue reading →

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PMG Fans: Tom

Posted on July 20, 2010 by George B.

Tom is a Contractor who wanted something other than the hardware store solutions. Hi George, Tom here and I want to update you a little on my PMG.  ?It has 21 hrs on it 1 oil change on the engine … Continue reading →

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PMG Fans: Phil Podkanowicz

Posted on July 20, 2010 by George B.

Thanks to Phil Podkanowicz for sending in a picture of his new 6 KW PMG. Phil is a retired heavy equipment operator in Illinois with a double helping of  hands-on skills. Please consider sending me pictures of your Utterpower PMG … Continue reading →

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PMG Applications

Posted on July 20, 2010 by George B.

It was just last night I was talking to Darren Hill in North Land, you might know he’s a Kiwi I enjoy communicating with and I learn from him. There’s a lot of places in New Zealand off the Mains, … Continue reading →

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Co-Gen

Posted on July 13, 2010 by George B.

Making Moon shine (motor fuel) with your Listeroid? Do a WEB Search on ‘co-Gen’ or ‘cogen’ and you’ll get the theme. I spend time thinking what a person can do with waste heat. It’s pretty obvious if you have a … Continue reading →

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The Future of Slow Speed Power (Combined Heat and Power)

Posted on July 12, 2010 by George B.

Comparative notes on cause and effects and other musings, George’s typical rambling style, if you can’t stand it, scroll down for important news on how to get your CHP power plant running now. If I were to design a Trojan … Continue reading →

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