...And the price of gas,coal,etc. Looks like we've hit crunch time, wonder how many of us will be glad we spend our money on 'not cost effective' solar, wind,...
I'm currently advising someone on the Inner Hebrides, where there is plenty of wind, on a wind power heating system, based on a 'Hornet' turbine - see...
Hi I'm e new member and hope my firs post isn't to foolishness. I have a question regarding CO2 emission from cars or other carbon combustions. I realize the...
Hi to all the group! We just wanted to give you all an update on the progress of the GAPP project. We now have a dedicated phone number for information and ...
Hi to all! I just wanted to update our infor for the other members. We now have a new phone number dedicar=ted to GAPP list on the bottom of this post. Also,...
Dear All, I am a new member of this group. My name is Meir Javedanfar and I am joint Project Manager and founder of the Beyond Oil project (www.beyondoil.net)....
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has just published a report, which amongst other things, states that $45 trillion is needed for investment in non oil...
I wonder why there is no interest in this group. The subject should be up to date and there are frequent new members signing on but no messages. My first post...
Hi - Yes it has been a bit quiet, I myself have been occupied elsewhere, rather ironic given that the 'beyond cheap fuel' situation is really hitting home. ...
Hi All, Check out ebay item no. 170235709758 I've been fiddling about with keeping it charged up with a small wind generator (1.2m rotor) once the main charger...
I want to build a wind generator that will put out 1000Watts. What type blushless motor should get??? and how long should my blades be? I want to mount it on...
What sort of wind speeds do you get? I guess you might need something in the order of 3/4feet diameter. Time to go window shopping on ebay! How much weight can...
Paul, I admire your enthusiasm, I really do, but are your really SURE you want to build one yourself? This is a path that has been trodden by many, many...
Paul One thing you should remember is the speed control or regulator to avoid over speeding in heavy wind. Without knowing the subject, I would think a hobby...
Paul, There are a considerable number of people who have built or are building wind generators, do not be put off by the negative views, do your research and...
I have to second Geoff my word if I had been put off by some of the nay sayers around me I never would have got my. 1.7kw solar farm up or my 2 100 cell hho...
Thank you for the links. I have a 50' tower to use and winter is coming. I am looking at a 1 kw motor, but need blades and don't have a link.. Paul ... From:...
Ken, I am interested in gasification to produce woodgas, have almost finished building a gasifiers which will burn the woodgas to heat water for my house...
Paul, Have a look at the Axialflux group there is information for building Alternators which are designed for your application, I think they also have...
Paul, You got the name wrong! There is a very good site with a design for a gasifiers which is Fluidynenz..250x.com And also a set of full working drawing for...
I've recently seen a documentary on Sundance called "Fields of Fuel," which is about one man's search for an alternative to America's dependence on foreign...
... Fuel," which is about one ... oil. It's a great feature ... elections. There are ... Harrelson and many ... The dependence on foreign oil, especially in...
Hi Gang, I've been experimenting with running my old Lister 'CS' engine on glycerin, and it does seem to work, though I have to start it on diesel. I've been...
... Hi Clive, Are you aware that the Glycerol is bad for your engine and will have methanol and Caustic, either NaOH or KoH in it which are both also harmful...
Hi Clive, Are you aware that the Glycerol is bad for your engine and will have methanol and Caustic, either NaOH or KoH in it which are both also harmful to...
Thanks for that Steve, I'd wondered what might be in that stuff. As it happens, the fuel filter/system has never been apart since I had the engine, so I had ...
