I need to produce DC current. I don't care if it comes from an AC generator plus AC-DC converter, from a DC generator, or from a diesel engine with a DC motor...
Can anyone here recommend an electric DC motor (not wheel motor), that is about 6HP continuous, _very_ affordable, not too large, and well suited for...
Jim Juczak builds and teaches wind. He's coming to Green-Trust Memorial Day Weekend to teach a class (Sat & Sun) on building your own wind generator. We will...
Howdy Timm, I really wish I could offer some useful advice here, as I'd love to see you succeed in this venture. Here in NZ, petrol is costing $1.7 per litre....
You'll need about 8HP in a small aerodynamic car to go at speed limit. With your 2HP you may get 30mph or so out of it, provided they're a direct wheel...
Howdy Timmi, Yup, I figure it won't be lightning fast but I'll be happy if it'll do 30mph. It's likely to be direct wheel drive, as this also eliminates a fair...
This group is dedicated to the Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Alternator, as designed by Hugh Piggott, with additional development by Dan Fink and Dan Bartmann of...
http://hytechapps.com/aquygen/hhos I was sent this link to an interesting hydrogen gas making gismo, and the claim is it can improve fuel non-usage. I think...
Howdy partner, Nice to see you online again :) . Talking of Donkee Doo Doo, I suspect it's possibly more Bull than Donkey, as Bull is a lot more slippery ;)...
Howdy Steve Spence, Congratulations on your involvement in this grand technology. When folks see what you are doing, they may also begin to realise that they...
I would go along the lines of say a broken mig welder with a bad hose for the power source or a way of adapting it to your working mig welder. There is a guy...
Howdy folks, The Amptramp, and I, have been rather busy lately. We have been building a fairly large windmill. The tower stands 30 feet tall and carries a...
... have any animals helped with the build? ... called a mill rather than turbine because of the noises coming from various bearings. ... in ... you use feet,...
... Hehehe, yes, the Goats supplied the raisins that keep the diffs running smoothly ;) . ... feet ... Ahhh, I do like to have the latest in measurement...
"oil from algae" may interest a few people out there in DIY land. www.greenfuelonline.com/technology.htm www.unh.edu/p2/biodiesel/article_alge.html It would...
Howdy partner, What a great wee find this is. Great levels of coolness could be achieved by making yer own fuel like that. Cor-blimey, just imagine being able...
I don't know if I can post this here, I'm sure I'll find outsoon tho. I have a semi-basket case Honda odyssee for sale to the best offer. The gear box went on...
Hi all new to this group.lots of great ideas here.Just wondering if any one has switched to propane on thier cutting torch?If so tips benifits drawbacks?Thanks...
You will have to change tips to a propane style. I get about 2 tanks of O2 to 1 20 lb. propane tank. The cut tends to be very clean and it works good on rusted...
Hi, I am the moderator of the SmallEfficientVehicles group, birthplace of the $5000 people's car. We could use some aluminum welding help in the Montreal (or...
hey steve, is there any chance of visting ur farm and have a look at ur work? If yes do send me a reply and which is the best date and time to visit Cheers,...
Howdy Sreekar, You are welcome to visit my little farm :) . The Amptramp has been very busy lately, so she'll be happy to have a bit of a rest while we have a...
Howdy folks, Things have been rather hectic here on the farm, so I have not had a chance to keep up with things here. The Amptramp has clocked up over 7000...
Howdy folks, Here's a new monster that folks with gorse problems will adore. For a long time now, I have been battling the gorse that has been trying to take...