Category Archives: UtterPower Articles

COP17 News, and CFACT, an Organization worthy of your support. 12/2/2011

Posted on December 2, 2011 by George B.

            Don’t like my Intro? scroll down and read word from Monckton, it’s very heart warming.. Would Monckton share my sentiment?  He’s far more civilized, and a whole lot more schooled than myself and a dozen friends put together.. But just how much … Continue reading →

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Smart Charger? SC1000A Swanson Calls, You’re getting a little carried away…

Posted on November 28, 2011 by George B.

Perhaps a picture is in order? Added Note: 11/29/2011, I’ve decided to put further testing of this product here. Scrolldown, and look at the comments and dates. Yes.. I got a call from one of Techs I worked with starting when … Continue reading →

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HF Power Conversion Battery Charger, a look inside for free. SC1000A

Posted on November 24, 2011 by George B.

How many things have you taken apart just to look inside?   I’ve been doing that all my life, and maybe just like you… when I was a kid… I got a spanking for taking a few things apart that didn’t go back … Continue reading →

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How Smart are Smart Products? A story told on Thanks Giving.

Posted on November 24, 2011 by George B.

  Yesterday’s Story is still fresh in my mind, and I’m still processing how typical Product Development is conducted and how I might  do it. Here’s my story for Thanks Giving, perhaps your Kitchen is starting to smell heavenly same as ours … Continue reading →

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Battery Charger Design, It rained hard today, and I spent much of the day thinking about batteries and chargers.

Posted on November 22, 2011 by George B.

This may be one of the better examples of why we need build products for those we expect to market to.  We best understand their needs and expectations BEFORE we put it on the shelf for sale.    I may have … 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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Ballistics, a great place to learn some basics

Posted on November 8, 2011 by George B.

Experimenter P.O. Ackley is a fun read, you will find some of his books are still in print after many years, and they’re well worth your time.  It was in hunting camp this year I decided to ask a question.. why? I guess … Continue reading →

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Chinese Horizontal Diesels, 195, 1100, 1115, 1125 and others

Posted on October 21, 2011 by George B.

I’ve lost count of the number of reports I’ve received over the years. The Engine completely destroyed itself WHEN the engine ?mounts? failed.   The value of these old designs has been the topic of other articles, but I’ll mention that … Continue reading →

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Wall Sreet Protests, behind the scenes! Sunday Morning Musings

Posted on October 16, 2011 by George B.

Maybe it all started in Seattle,  a City who believes in harboring illegals and the homeless, even when their budget is broken. Perhaps it’s all about giving everyone the dignity they deserve, to assure they live in reasonable comfort, perhaps to make them … Continue reading →

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