Off grid power production


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Old 10-11-16, 05:09 PM
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Off grid power production

I saw a video years,ago who powered all his electric needs with a stationary bike connected to some kind of generator/battery set up. Does anybody know how to set something like that up?
 
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Old 10-11-16, 06:26 PM
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Pedal Power! How to Build a Bike Generator

You will likely be disappointed in how little power humans can generate.
 
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Old 10-12-16, 09:30 AM
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Average human continuous bike power - about 125 watts.
 
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Old 10-12-16, 09:39 AM
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We wouldn't have needed to invent electricity if we could do with our bodies what we can do with electric power. A washing machine with a crank would be a much simpler design, but one that I certainly wouldn't want to use.
 
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I remember hand crank ice cream makers. Not worth it.
 
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Average human continuous bike power - about 125 watts.
I learn something new every day. Thanks Patmurphey
 
 

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