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| ieezitin:
Gentlemen I want to make an engine/engines to charge a 12/24 volt electrical system that could run 8 hours a day. My fuel/energy resources are endless wood, solar and wind. I have adequate Turning, milling and shaping capabilities and a healthy knowledge on the use of them. I really want to use existing parts from old discarded equipment re-cycle you could say. My weaknesses are in the electrical and computer side of the equipment to where I would turn to the board for help anyway . What do you suggest and why. Anthony |
| DavidA:
I would just buy a Lister single cylinder Diesel and save yourself a lot of trouble. Why re-invent the wheel ? You can run it from gas, wood gas, Diesel, Bio Diesel etc. Dave |
| ieezitin:
Dave I already have alternative energy power generation available in the form of a two cylinder diesel 8KW generator and it’s not my main reason for doing this. I need a long term project to work on that will challenge me where I can learn new things. I am really interested in making machines that have a practical use. I have 10 acres and the area I live in is prone to power failures, using my own energy that I have produced intrigues me. I want to get into electronics more and this would be a great opportunity. Anthony. |
| John Hill:
How about a horizontal axis wind turbine? |
| DavidA:
Maybe a Savonious Rotor. These operate at much lower speeds and start easily in a breeze. You could make one out of a fifty gallon drum cut in half length-ways. Dave. |
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