Category Archives: Generators

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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Martha Symko-Davies – Disruptive Technologies

Posted on May 22, 2012 by George B.

Disruptive Technologies… hmmm, I’ll bet there’s more than one definition. Imagine the increased value of a TED talk if the Speaker was prepared to take a half dozen real questions from real people in the audience.  Watch the video, consider writing down … 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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Reflecting on the GM90 Design, and other realities.

Posted on March 27, 2012 by George B.

If you read Sunday’s post, you might know a little more about the design.. are we finished reflecting on Noel’s experience? Do we know what temperature he operates the engine? does he use bleed water, does he use a thermostat? I’m still trying … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning, A report from Fantasy Island, GM90 failure

Posted on March 25, 2012 by George B.

I’m sure you remember Fantasy Island? Noel Douglas (ON Left)             Noel’s Parents immigrated to the Fijian Islands from Scotland  some where in the later forties I’m told.. I remember having a Fijian born customer drop by … Continue reading →

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Email of the Day, Renewable Energy Idea

Posted on March 15, 2012 by George B.

Subject: New Type of Renewable Energy Message: Hello, my name is Brian F. Though I’m an English teacher, I have always had a passion for chemistry.  In the last year, I have begun to develop a new type of renewable … Continue reading →

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Kiss is Dead? Thermosiphon Cooling

Posted on March 13, 2012 by George B.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvPZdJN30L0 I saw a post on a forum talking about how good water pumps are now-a-days, and how thermosiphon is a thing of the past. I refelected on how many reports I’ve had of burned down unattended engines due to … Continue reading →

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