Category Archives: UtterPower Articles

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 →

Posted in DIYer Skills, Earth & Energy, In The News, Survival Skills, Your Wasted Tax Dollars | Tagged | 5 Comments

Who killed the electric Car?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by George B.

Now’s the time to watch this movie….. now that some time has gone by.  Now that the Leaf has proven that people were not lined up 3 miles deep to buy such a car…. and now… will they say the … Continue reading →

Posted in Critical Thinking, Insane Grants, The New Green Movement, Vehicle Design, Your Wasted Tax Dollars | 7 Comments

Harold’s Interlocking transfer switch

Posted on September 20, 2012 by George B.

Another DIYer Transfer Interlock done by Harold Madison, friend of Utterpower. Do note I had trouble wiht the form of the document he sent me, so there’s some cuts and pastes on my part. I love pop rivits, so I … 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 →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, CHP/ Co Gen, DIYer Generator, DIYer Skills, Earth & Energy, Generators, Off Grid Power, Projects | Tagged , | 24 Comments

The cost of looking weak?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by George B.

It may be equal to actually being weak !! Here’s a great article.. Another reason to trust in yourself… read the quote.. “Many of these countries who are moving away from the dollar no longer view America as a stable … Continue reading →

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QE3, did you ever imagine?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by George B.

As the outside world looks in, what do they think?     I’m pretty sure I have the answer, the majority don’t spend more than a second thinking about QE3, because they don’t understand how connected they are to it. Understanding QE3 is easy. … Continue reading →

Posted in Buyer Beware, Critical Thinking, Fighting Propaganda, In The News, Strange Stuff, Things I Hate! | Tagged | 24 Comments

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 →

Posted in DIYer Generator, DIYer Skills, Engines, Generators, How Tos, Projects, Pulley, Small Diesels, Things I like | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Sharon Silke Carty, Comments on the Chevy Volt.

Posted on September 12, 2012 by George B.

Carty, Dip Stick Of The Week? Finally! We have an answer as to why such a popular car has poor sales figures!   If you’re like me, you’re sure if one out of every 50 people who told you they liked the Volt bought … Continue reading →

Posted in Critical Thinking, Gravity, In The News, The New Green Movement, Vehicle Design, Your Wasted Tax Dollars | Tagged , , , | 15 Comments

Germany’s Power Quality Now in Trouble?

Posted on September 10, 2012 by George B.

Yes, Merkle has attempted to Warn German Citizens that they need slow down, and make measured adjustments to their power grid, but we’ve seen her branded as the Devil for doing so. Is it time for industry to flee Germany? I … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, CHP/ Co Gen, Critical Thinking, Strange Stuff, Survival Skills, The New Green Movement | 15 Comments

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 →

Posted in DIYer Skills, Earth & Energy, Inspirational People, Thermostat, Vehicle Design | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments