Category Archives: Critical Thinking

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 →

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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 →

Posted in CHP/ Co Gen, Critical Thinking, DIYer Skills, Engines, Inspirational People, Off Grid Power | Tagged , , | 12 Comments

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 →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, Building Design, Critical Thinking, DIYer Generator, DIYer Skills, Engines, Generator Realities, Off Grid Power, Slow Speed Engines, Small Diesels, Survival Skills, Trusted Vendors | Tagged , | 62 Comments

A study for the Technicians, Morgan Solar CPV

Posted on August 6, 2012 by George B.

If you don’t care about the difference between a Volt and a Watt, this page is not for you.     If you really care to learn about Solar CPV you WILL make time to read, study this before you continue, it opens … Continue reading →

Posted in Critical Thinking, In The News, Strange Stuff, The New Green Movement, UtterPower Articles | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

A Great Scam from Down Under

Posted on August 2, 2012 by George B.

It’s one thing to sell snake oil, but when your own Government promotes it? Well, that happens here often..  but this story comes from Australia, and it’s a good one  Thanks for sharing Keef! http://www.gerardryle.com/firepower.html Do remember, if an additive extends … Continue reading →

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Dr. Ileana Johnson

Posted on July 23, 2012 by George B.

Dr. Ileana Johnson Are you tired of the quote I share from Henery David Thoreau yet?    “He who is only a Traveler learns things at second hand and by the halves, and is poor authority.” As we sit by and watch … Continue reading →

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The Value of the Amonix failure

Posted on July 20, 2012 by George B.

Here’s your opportunity!   It’s all what I think.. and thinking seems to be all too rare now days..  It’s still very early in the discovery process, and there is no doubt that there are certain people who will want this … Continue reading →

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The Amonix Scam

Posted on July 18, 2012 by George B.

              Hey, we got a new story in the news today, but before I share the link… Let’s put it all up front, here’s what I predict: Amonix never did have a viable 7700 … Continue reading →

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The Worst Cabin Design I’ve seen

Posted on July 15, 2012 by George B.

July 15th 2012, another trip to the Cowiche Mountains I’m back from a wonderful four day stay in the Mountains some 30 miles due west of Yakima. Four wonderful and peaceful days used to reflect on lessons learned, and mistakes … Continue reading →

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Solar CPV (VS) Mono Crystaline and Thin Film Flat Plate Arrays.

Posted on June 16, 2012 by George B.

  Zach Says… Check the Math yourself.   At the end of the day, it is the ‘Hands On’ AE Enthusiast’s responsibility to validate some of the data we are given. If we make no efforts; we are perhaps more guilty that the people we call … Continue reading →

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