Monday, January 16, 2012

Lawn mower generator with 12 volt battery and inverter

What to do with an extra lawn mower? Make a generator of course! I've owned the donor lawn mower since new, and the engine is in excellent shape. I bought a new GM 94 amp alternator, a 2500w continuous /5000w peak inverter which turned out to be a bit oversized for this application, a pulley and a new deep cycle battery. Since putting it together in 2006, I've used it several times and it works great. I get about an hour of run time per tank with a moderate load, and when it gets too late I can shut the engine off and get about another hour of run time from the battery. The switch on the left is a NO momentary contact switch, the alternator doesn't start making power until you energize the field, that's what this switch does. The switch on the right is the on/off switch for the engine. While the engine is warming up, the speed will hunt around a little, but levels out when warmed up. The governer was set to an engine speed of 3750rpm, which gave the alternator a speed of 3375rpm, I didn't want to set the lawn mower engine speed too high and shorten its life span. Looking at an RPM/output chart for this alternator showed this rpm gave me approximately a 75amp output, which is about 1100 watts at 14.7 volts. That is why the inverter is oversized. I did try running a larger diameter pulley on the lawn mower to spin the alternator faster, but a large enough load would stall the engine. The alternator brackets are made from an old bed frame, the main deck is two pieces of 3/4 ...

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Perigee Solar Power Generator: Satchel Kit "301-5b"

!±8±Perigee Solar Power Generator: Satchel Kit "301-5b"

Brand : Perigee Power Solutions
Rate :
Price : $445.99
Post Date : Jan 11, 2012 22:30:08
Usually ships in 4-5 business days



The Satchel Kit "301-5B" ships with ONE 45W Crystalline Panel & is the 007/101 hybrid that combines features of those two kits and simultaneously introduces improvements. The 301 is designed as a 12V power source similar to the 007 but with twice the battery capacity of 14 amp hours. The 301-6B ships with an external 200W continuous \ 400W peak inverter for connecting via the multi-port. This kit is also our most "green" to date. The components are made of recycled materials wherever possible and we use less material overall. The 301 may be our most ergonomic as well as it is equipped with a shoulder strap. Please note that the type of configuration (solar panel and\or inverter) you choose will affect the overall kit weight and portability of the kit.We continue to support multiple panel expansions for increased recharge capability. We stick to the meaning of the word "portable". A turret on a battleship is considered portable. We miniaturize to a more practical level. Perigee Power kits are easily upgraded via with additional panels linked via daisy chain cable, up to 45 watts. Email us for details!All Perigee Power Solutions portable power kits include a 14 day purchase refund and a 90 day limited warranty.

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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Yamaha EF2000iS 2,000 Watt 79cc OHV 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant)

!±8± Yamaha EF2000iS 2,000 Watt 79cc OHV 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant)

Brand : Yamaha | Rate : | Price : $989.10
Post Date : Jan 07, 2012 16:38:04 | Usually ships in 4 to 6 weeks

Powerful, portable, and efficient, the Yamaha EF2000iS Gas-Powered Portable Inverter delivers maximum electrical output without sacrificing portability. Thanks to its innovative inverter system, the generator is able to generate up to 2,000 watts of clean AC power. It can run up to 10.5 hours continuously without refueling and uses premium technologies to maximize fuel efficiency.

  • 2,000 Watt Maximum AC Output/1,600 Watt Rated AC Output
  • Super-quiet muffler with USFS-approved Spark Arrestor
  • Smart Throttle varies engine speed based on load
  • Inverter system with Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) control
  • CARB Compliant

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