Build Your Own Generator
| November 1, 2008 |
On the 1st of November at Hackney City Farm in London, Magnificent Revolution will tell you all that you need to know to build your own emissions-free electricity!
Follow this link to book your place http://www.lowimpact.org/hackney_course_outline_pedal_power.htm
On the course you can discover how to use your own bike as part of a small power station, capable of powering computers, stereos, TVs and other small household appliances. This method makes a great use of your bike when you’re not riding it around town. In just one day find out all you need to know to assemble a bike-powered generator. The classroom will be bike-powered throughout the day.
The course will cover:
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national grid vs micro-power generation: a brief history of the development of the national grid and the benefits of local electricity generation
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health & safety
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basic electronics for beginners: know your watts from your volts
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bike requirements: is your bike suitable or not?
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turbo-training stands: where to find them; building your own and how to modify them
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motors: converting electric motors to dynamos
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storing electricity: how to convert DC to AC using inverters; what batteries to use
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what can you power?
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