Category Archives: Generators

Question of the day, Fooling a Grid Tied Solar System

Posted on December 28, 2011 by George B.

Question: Subject: fooling grid tie system solar panels Message: I have read lots of your writing and enjoy it.  I am wondering if you have, or know of anyone who had been able to bring up solar PV systems, that … Continue reading →

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A must read for 2012. How you can have all the money you want in 2012!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by George B.

What DIYers love about history is we can review the news and compare it to the facts that followed. There is nothing more important than to be in touch with reality, fact is your life may depend on it. Here’s what I … Continue reading →

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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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EIA report, DOE, EIA, just how many Adminstrations are there?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by George B.

A U.S. Government report worth of your attention, I think so. First off, if you hang around the lowest rungs of greenie website ladders, you may have heard that green energy no matter how expensive is still free! Even your Government knows better, and here’s … Continue reading →

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Utterpower’s 186PMG Prototype Generator

Posted on November 20, 2011 by George B.

Note: The following information was retrieved from UtterPower’s archived pages. All information is republished for educational purposes. Any mention of items for sale or prices are outdated and no longer applicable. 120/240 60HZ AC PMG can carry loads at 4225 … Continue reading →

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Bushed Cast Steel Alloy Pulleys

Posted on November 19, 2011 by George B.

Note: The following information was retrieved from UtterPower’s archived pages. All information is republished for educational purposes. Any mention of items for sale or prices are outdated and no longer applicable. Pulleys for the Lister and Big Flywheels Many DIYers … 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 →

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Developing a User’s Guide for Zach’s Remote Start Stand-By Urban Generator.

Posted on October 19, 2011 by George B.

In George’s typical style, first we must ‘set the stage’. Reference to previous articles about this Gen Set. https://www.utterpower.com/zachs-remote-start-generator/ https://www.utterpower.com/installing-a-generator-transfer-switch-at-zachs-house-21211/ In Previous posts, I’ve shared that Zach lives in a house with Natural gas, he’s a lucky Boy, as this usually means you can … Continue reading →

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Q and A: PMG FAQs

Posted on September 28, 2011 by George B.

Note: The following information was retrieved from UtterPower’s archived pages. All information is republished for educational purposes. Any mention of items for sale or prices are outdated and no longer applicable. There’s no way I have time to post every … Continue reading →

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