Category Archives: DIYer Skills

Question of the day 5/20/2013, Aeromotor Fan

Posted on May 20, 2013 by George B.

A question from Jeff H. Subject: windmill retrofit Message Body: I was curious about retrofitting old Aeromotor windmills with a belt reduction to a commonly available truck alternator. With the advent of serpentine belts, it sounds that much more possible. My … Continue reading →

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May 10th, Muse of the DAY

Posted on May 10, 2013 by George B.

Internet Sales Tax.. Why buy it and pay tax when you can print it at home? Printer Meanwhile.. we have folks doing mindless work, like limiting the size of soft drinks. It’s obvious their less than elastic brains are unable to … Continue reading →

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Save Money, Small 9 Volt Batteries

Posted on April 5, 2013 by George B.

How many times have you opened a small battery operated device and frowned when you saw it was powered by one of those small rectangular 9 volt alkaline batteries with the button connectors on top? Yes, they’re expensive most places, … Continue reading →

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Hydro Power, another lesson in critical thinking?

Posted on April 2, 2013 by George B.

  As we’ve discussed many times, a person should never think he’s the very first to have an idea.  That old expression that there’s little new under the sun is so true. But there are others who will instantly say… … Continue reading →

Posted in Buyer Beware, Critical Thinking, DIYer Skills, Earth & Energy, Free Energy, UtterPower Articles | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

Email of the day, Question about Generator Stator Windings

Posted on March 30, 2013 by George B.

From: Thomas Subject: generator windings in parallel Question: I read the post and still confused. You rewire the head or the receptacles on a generator. My wiring is just like the Coleman schematic. Why can’t I rewire the head to … Continue reading →

Posted in Critical Thinking, DIYer Generator, DIYer Skills, Generator Realities, Generators, Inspirational People | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

A simple thing but it could be costly to you.. BEWARE!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by George B.

My mini truck is used off road.. lowering tire pressure and pumping them back up is part of the game.   It’s spring and as the weather improves, I attempt to get things sorted for this year’s use.. The Mini truck … Continue reading →

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Email of the day March 12, 2013, Pay for a Guess?

Posted on March 12, 2013 by George B.

        Subject: power tech diesel – RV from: Angela P.  Message Body: My boyfriend is first time owner of a 99 Dutch Star RV. We’ve read owner’s manual together, trying to figure everything out, but not much … Continue reading →

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Email of the day March 9 2013, unmolested gasoline.

Posted on March 9, 2013 by George B.

Today, I borrow a snippet from an email, in my attempt to remind you just how much damage ethanol can do to our older engines. Certainly, you’ll make up your own mind as to the dangers, but I do remember … Continue reading →

Posted in Buyer Beware, Critical Thinking, DIYer Skills, Engines, In The News, Recommended Gadgets & Tools, Things I like | Tagged , | 11 Comments

Monday Morning Muse, March 4, 2013

Posted on March 4, 2013 by George B.

Today’s Muse, the DIYer Rifle and it’s development.     The time has come and this will happen, it’s only a matter of time, could it be part of your new online business?  Will there  be a Yahoo forum focused on … Continue reading →

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What is a CLINK ?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by George B.

CLINK  /KlinGk/ Dictionary:   To give out a slight sharp short metallic sound. transitive verb. : to cause to clink. In the case of the lister and lister clones, what does it sound like to your ears if  you’ve never heard … Continue reading →

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