Now if I could just get my Cat to pedal while I'm sitting in front of the TV with a beer in my hand.......
Tom www.kegkits.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: 1/2/08 3:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap generator Curt Raymond wrote: > I'd bet the Cub Cadet generator I mentioned is happiest around 1200rpm The Delco S/G you mention doesn't seem to do much below 1000 engine RPM, and the crankshaft pulley is lots bigger than the S/G pulley. I bet it hits 10,000 rpm at redline (where it can easily peg the 30A meter if the regulator sticks full on). I'd rather use an alternator myself. I like the idea of using a rheostat on the field of an old 35A Bosch alternator or similar. It might be easiest to use a standard rear wheel, and put a drive roller on the alternator rubbing the tire. There is some friction loss and tire wear if you do that, but it makes the drivetrain simple, with a very high step-up gear ratio. I saw one that used a 24V wheelchair motor for a generator, I think it was in Homepower 5-10 years ago. Nice recumbent frame design so you could watch TV while powering the TV, without craning your neck. More efficient than a car alternator, but lots more $$$ than a salvage alternator. Aha, I found it: https://www.homepower.com/article/?file=HP81_pg70_Dahlen I can email that issue to you, but it's 7.5MB. Here's Mother Earth News's take on the concept: http://www.motherearthnews.com/DIY/1981-01-01/Cycle-Power.aspx http://www.motherearthnews.com/Alternative-Energy/1981-03-01/Cycle-Power -Part-II.aspx http://www.motherearthnews.com/DIY/1981-05-01/Cycle-Power-Part-III.aspx _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1207 - Release Date: 1/2/2008 11:29 AM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
