Category Archives: DIYer Skills

The other Women in my life, Ayn Rand and Ileana Johnson Paugh.

Posted on November 30, 2012 by George B.

 I doubt there will ever be a review of the underground utilities in the areas most affected by the storm on the east coast, and what wasn’t properly maintained. Much of the oversee is the PUC who often have communist … Continue reading →

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Zach Asks: Is your generator ready for winter?

Posted on November 29, 2012 by George B.

Zach Says, Our Standby Generator is AOK, it ran for 50 hours last year, and now with my Sister Ava, it’s nice to know we can make a few KW to run the fan in the gas furnace, run the … Continue reading →

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Email of the day 11/14/12

Posted on November 14, 2012 by George B.

Today I received an email about a simple DIY washing machine I put up on you tube at channel ‘georgeutterpower’. The washer uses a Honda Auto Wiper Motor, and borrows the bell crank and one of the rods with end fittings that … Continue reading →

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Email of the day….11/12/12

Posted on November 12, 2012 by George B.

From an older guy who’s done a lot of living already.. Hi George  I read your November 8th post again.  I looked up Evan Sayett and watched his “Understanding How Modern Liberals Think” video—well worth 48 minutes of my time. … Continue reading →

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Musings on Solar PV.. watching the cycles, and buying low. Is it time?

Posted on September 29, 2012 by George B.

As I look back on my journey through life, I think about those neat little cars we had in the late seventies. One of my favorites was the Mazda push rod 1200 cc commuters that sold for about $1800. According … Continue reading →

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A New and Less Expensive ON Grid or Off Grid set up?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by George B.

Recently, I posted the Utterpower DIYer $20 Inter locking Transfer Switch. Following is a drawing of how it might be deployed in an off grid setup that can grow, and make use of wind, hydro, solar, or even pedal power if that’s all … Continue reading →

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Isaac Tests A DIY Kiss Design

Posted on September 15, 2012 by George B.

As I often say, the power of utterpower is getting reports from DIYers around the world, what works and what doesn’t. A lot of us like the two bearing generators when we can find them. One thing I like is trouble … Continue reading →

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Crazy Jerry Has a new project! 110 MPG car..

Posted on September 3, 2012 by George B.

  It wasn’t that long ago, I was talking to Steve Spense, of Green Trust Org. I think I mentioned Jerry Bartlett’s name to Steve, and he paused.. “Jerry.. you know Jerry?” I guess I wanted to say who doesn’t know Jerry … Continue reading →

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Water Cooled Engines, Coolant Temps

Posted on August 23, 2012 by George B.

Over Cooling An Engine Is An Energy Sink  If you are in your  mid Sixties as I am, you might recall a good many conversations that spring from BS sessions in the Lunch Room, some are so memorable, you’ll carry … Continue reading →

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In Search Of The Best Fuel/KWH ratio

Posted on August 11, 2012 by George B.

FOOD FOR CRITICAL THOUGHT IS ALL AROUND US.  A look at a newer engine from China now on the assembly line.  I have been getting calls from a certain off girder who has become obsessed with the idea of fitting a … Continue reading →

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