Category Archives: Projects

Alamosa HCPV, How the DOE set the terms for the game.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by George B.

Alamosa, CO. The head line reads:  The PROJECT IS  ONE  OF  THE FIRST UTILITY SCALE, HIGH CONCENTRATION PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY GENERATION  FACILITIES IN THE  U.S. AND THE LARGEST OF ITS KIND IN  THE WORLD. As I think of other ‘FIRST and ONLY’ in the … Continue reading →

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The MOST important DIYer project of all? Build the Axial Flux

Posted on January 1, 2012 by George B.

                        During the Spring Break, I had my oldest Grand Son over, at 10 years old, he’s nuts about Legos, his bicycle, and of course computer games. While we were spending time together, I reflected … Continue reading →

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Stocking Up on Relays, Junk Box Treasure?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by George B.

An item to toss in your DIYer junk pile?     This week I received 25 relays I had ordered from an Ebay seller, I wanted to assure I could switch a decent resistive load on a 10 amp, 120 volt AC circuit, … Continue reading →

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Wanted, An inexpensive current sensor with logic level output.

Posted on December 4, 2011 by George B.

A Quest for KISS Current Sensor on my GE Water Heater                             I will never forget the lesson Don Colvin, a Designer and Manufacturer of Electronic Devices  taught me. It … Continue reading →

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DIYer’s PV Solar Panel Watch, Buy at cost thanks to your Government!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by George B.

    This short article is all about a call I got yesterday, and the price I was offered for panels  per Watt! $.78 (78 cents USD) per watt.  Sure, you know the advertisement above is sucker bait, why would … Continue reading →

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Synchronous Generator Basics, Simple Guide to rewire your HEAD.

Posted on November 12, 2011 by George B.

Zach Says.. let’s keep this page simple! Notice: for legal reasons, all that follows is for discussion sake only, drawings may contain errors,…. mine or someone elses. I am not licensed to instruct you, and only a licensed electrician, PE,  your city, country, state, or federal … Continue reading →

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Chinese Horizontal Diesels, 195, 1100, 1115, 1125 and others

Posted on October 21, 2011 by George B.

I’ve lost count of the number of reports I’ve received over the years. The Engine completely destroyed itself WHEN the engine ?mounts? failed.   The value of these old designs has been the topic of other articles, but I’ll mention that … Continue reading →

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A Micro Power Project worth our attention

Posted on April 28, 2011 by George B.

Some years back, I became interested in some of Prof Modi’s projects and through that interest I met Matt Basinger and later Francisco Sebastion Rodriguez-Sanchez. These two get the respect and support of our hands on community, they have many hours … Continue reading →

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A Free DIYer Generator Head?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by George B.

It may have happened when I was exchanging  emails with a Customer on Guam after the Island was hit by a large storm and people were without power for months.  I received several pictures of generators that died for all kinds of reasons and formed … Continue reading →

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A Popular DIYer Generator Build

Posted on February 7, 2011 by George B.

 ’Wife Friendly’, A Smart Engineering Excercise.    My personal thanks to Phil for his years of sharing what works and what doesn’t, and his good finds on surplus items. Phil is plenty happy with his new diesel and this may be what our DIYer … Continue reading →

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