Category Archives: Generators

A Cloud Edge Effect?

Posted on April 7, 2013 by George B.

In a world so full of BS, skepticism pays a rather huge dividend, but this is real…. Was it yesterday,  good friend and excellent PE Bill Rogers sent me a picture of his Outback Display, and a higher KW reading than … Continue reading →

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Utterpower Honors Mick at Metabunk.org

Posted on April 4, 2013 by George B.

Today I honor Mick at Metabunk.org for writing a great article about small companies that make big claims. I haven’t asked permission to repost here what Mick wrote there, but I do so in hopes you WILL make the time … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, Critical Thinking, Free Energy, Generator Realities, Inspirational People, The New Green Movement | Tagged , , , , | 19 Comments

Email of the day, Question about Generator Stator Windings

Posted on March 30, 2013 by George B.

From: Thomas Subject: generator windings in parallel Question: I read the post and still confused. You rewire the head or the receptacles on a generator. proquest thesis search My wiring is just like the Coleman schematic. Why can’t I rewire … Continue reading →

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March 20, 2013, Email of the Day, more ST gen head head scratching

Posted on March 20, 2013 by George B.

                To: george@utterpower.com Subject: UtterPower.com Contact Form: ST Gen/ Light Flicker From: David J. ST Gen/ Light Flicker   I have a ST gen head from Tom at CGG and the harmonic winding … Continue reading →

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March 19, 2013, Email of the day, 120 VS 120/240

Posted on March 19, 2013 by George B.

  From: Robert C. Subject: ST Head Wiring George, If you re-wire the ST Head, and eliminate the 240v.  Does the AMPS increase? If I have a 2900 watt ST head, will the amps be close to 24? I’m new at this. Thanks … Continue reading →

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March 15, 2013 Email of the day. Long time DIYer reports no joy!

Posted on March 15, 2013 by George B.

Over the many years, I’ve written articles about the ST head and some of the simple things you need do, one is flip the unit over on it’s back and notice the large open holes under each bell end. You … Continue reading →

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Email of the day March 12, 2013, Pay for a Guess?

Posted on March 12, 2013 by George B.

        Subject: power tech diesel – RV from: Angela P.  Message Body: My boyfriend is first time owner of a 99 Dutch Star RV. We’ve read owner’s manual together, trying to figure everything out, but not much … Continue reading →

Posted in Critical Thinking, DIYer Skills, Generator Realities, Generators, How Tos, Inspirational People | Tagged , | 8 Comments

February 27, 2013 Email of the day.

Posted on February 27, 2013 by George B.

Today I received and interesting email about an ST head that would not  self excite. From: Rick S. Subject: ST Head Message Body: Hi George, I bought your Utterpower Cd a few years ago and had trouble free running a  Lister with the … Continue reading →

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What is a CLINK ?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by George B.

CLINK  /KlinGk/ Dictionary:   To give out a slight sharp short metallic sound. transitive verb. : to cause to clink. In the case of the lister and lister clones, what does it sound like to your ears if  you’ve never heard … Continue reading →

Posted in DIYer Skills, Off Grid Power, Slow Speed Engines, Small Diesels, Things I like, UtterPower Articles | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

I get smoke on crank, but no fire!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by George B.

Warning!  Big Flywheels Engines Are Dangerous!  Potentially more dangerous that an AR15.  Anytime you are trouble shooting, you will have the air cleaner off, and be ready to cut off the air supply at the first sign of over speed.      … Continue reading →

Posted in Engines, How Tos, Off Grid Power, Slow Speed Engines, Small Diesels, Test Bench | Tagged , , | 8 Comments