Category Archives: Products

Xantrex 3000 Inverter Chargers

Posted on September 30, 2011 by George B.

Republished from the UtterPower archives. Originally this article announced some used Xantrex 3000 Inverter/chargers that were for sale directly from Xantrex. You can always check with them to see what they have in stock. Do not confuse the Xantrex 3000 inverter with lower efficiency units … Continue reading →

Posted in Products, Z UtterPower Archives | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Lighting, making your informed choice.

Posted on April 19, 2011 by George B.

My experience with CFLs has been mixed, Living in Washington State there’s a subsidy to take advantage of, and I have bought a large supply of 12-15 WATT indoor CFLs for a price that amounts to the state sales tax, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Generator Realities, Off Grid Power, Products | Tagged , , | 15 Comments

The Joys of Importing

Posted on March 29, 2011 by George B.

I’ll never forget some of the posts a certain fellow in Canada made in a forum about ’Dealers’ and their Capitialist ways. He showed his complete ignorance of the challenges of import when he posted that a buyer should not have to pay … Continue reading →

Posted in Products, Things I Hate! | Tagged , , | 7 Comments

Bill Rogers’ Book on Home Power

Posted on November 12, 2010 by George B.

Electrical Engineer, Motor Head, and he’s one of us! Yes, Bill also likes to DIY, you can switch from subjects like reactive loads, to sun gears, motorcycles, fuel injection, and more, Bill’s either right with you, or a step ahead. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bill Rodgers Book | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Our electric coffee pot, a favorite ‘off grid’ appliance

Posted on September 21, 2010 by George B.

Wake up and smell that coffee!   I’ve lost count of all the articles an opinions I’ve read about what’s best for off grid use, there are still some that insist that 12 volts is the answer! They have an investment in 12 volt … Continue reading →

Posted in Products | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Utterpower Thermostat Housing

Posted on July 29, 2010 by George B.

A very popular item in the UtterPower parts bin is our custom Thermostat Housing sold to hundreds of DIYers for Lister and Chinese horizontals. Note: The world is not a static place, this thermostat fits the upper coolant port in most all … Continue reading →

Posted in Products, Thermostat | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Utterpower ST Generator Mod

Posted on July 28, 2010 by George B.

Please see our PMG pages, we don’t sell these pieces at this time, but it’s easy for you to make your own. This plate has common hole centers of approximately 2 inches by six inches Advantages of this kit 1. … Continue reading →

Posted in Products | Tagged | 2 Comments

The KISS Transfer Switch

Posted on July 23, 2010 by George B.

Let’s start by wiring up a simple breaker. Yes, we know from experience that some one will come along an throw both breakers up at the same time, and we’ll have trouble (likely smoke). With this situation understood, we add … Continue reading →

Posted in Products, Recommended Gadgets & Tools | Leave a comment

Combined Heat and Power – Lovson Air Compressor

Posted on July 12, 2010 by George B.

Is this the basis from which you can build a legal CHP power plant? You be the judge…. If you are making the time to read this, you likely know that combined heat and power WAS the standard in industry … Continue reading →

Posted in Products, UtterPower Articles | Leave a comment