Thanks for the link, Jim, interesting article. I happen to have an old Briggs &
Stratton lawnmower that I don't use; unfortunately it's a
vertical shaft and even the "simple" instructions for a horizontal shaft motor sound
pretty complex after all, when you start thinking of all
the details. My old mower is pretty noisy, and also stinky when it's running; I
wouldn't want to be using it for any length of time. I
assume a 3 hp lawnmower engine and a 3 hp generator would get about the same "mileage"
in terms of gas consumption per watts generated, and
also in the charging time? Also others have mentioned previously that the Honda is
very quiet and clean in operation -- how would you
compare it to an old putt-putt mower in noise & stink?
--Sarah
Jim Clark wrote:
> Sarah... Sorry, I should have looked it up first...try
>
> http://theepicenter.com/tow02077.html
>
> I contemplated doing this, and decided I needed to prioritize time....The Honda was
>easly... only money...
>
> Jim
>
> 05/06/2001 9:20:20 PM, Sarah Calhoun <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >Jim: any clues about where these articles might reside (the web is a big place) --
>or what an appropriate search phrase might be to
> locate the
> >kits? It doesn't seem like it would be all that difficult, unless the lawnmower
>engine to car alternator connection is tricky for some
> reason?
> >
> >--Sarah
> >
> >Jim Clark wrote:
> >
> >> Bob:
> >> There are some articles on the web about using a lawnmower type engine with a
>automotive style alternator to charge batteries
> and
> >> to drive an inverter for some fairly reasonable cost 110 vac.... at 2.00 to
>3.00 per gal... I think you might be better off with the
> small
> >> engine... There are even kits available to take the misery out of building the
>device....
> >>
> >> Good Luck
> >> Jim
> >>
> >
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