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To: Professional Engineer; 300winmag

Ok, here's what I'm thinking of.

I'd like a small generator, for emergency use only, that stores electricity and is replenished with wind power and if there isn't any wind, bicycle-pedaled power. Heh! So if the electricity goes out, either the wind or a person on a bicycle could keep the generator running.


7,671 posted on 10/10/2005 10:13:55 AM PDT by 2Jedismom (Expect me when you see me!)
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To: 2Jedismom

I want a Mr. Fusion mini nuclear reactor. Power outage? I scorn thee!


7,672 posted on 10/10/2005 10:16:05 AM PDT by JenB
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To: 2Jedismom
I'd like a small generator, for emergency use only, that stores electricity and is replenished with wind power and if there isn't any wind, bicycle-pedaled power. Heh! So if the electricity goes out, either the wind or a person on a bicycle could keep the generator running.

It sounds like you have ambitous goals for your backup electrical energy. You'd need a lot of battery storage for that. You might want to in smaller increments, like a hand-crank radio, and indoor-safe propane catalytic heater.

The cheapest survival gear is several cases of bottled water. Plan on two cases per person. You should be drinking lots of water anyway, and this water won't require boiling in an emergency. That's just that much less energy you'll need.

7,680 posted on 10/10/2005 11:05:12 AM PDT by 300winmag
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To: 2Jedismom
So if the electricity goes out, either the wind or a person on a bicycle could keep the generator running.

LOL!! That reminds me of one of Rush's old joke commercials about an Institute for people with Restless Leg Syndrome. The doctors had the folks riding bicycles hooked up to generators!!

7,681 posted on 10/10/2005 11:05:51 AM PDT by SuziQ
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To: 2Jedismom

Pedal for an hour, get 2 mintues TV time! That'll keep the jedis in shape. LOL


7,750 posted on 10/10/2005 8:12:17 PM PDT by Professional Engineer (Welcome to the Undead Foxhole.)
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