http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 18:26:51 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-professional-wind-turbine-blade/
Free professional wind turbine blade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/2140/HH11S2PZ/FI22140HH11S2PZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/2140/HH11S2PZ/FI22140HH11S2PZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/2140/HH11S2PZ/FI22140HH11S2PZ.SMALL.jpg phmanzano Build the prototype of a wind turbine blade with fiber glass, cardboard, software, tools and affordable or free materials. Beware my friend, it's a loooong and detailed instructable since professional wind turbine have many parameters to take in account. After that we'll jump, and backflip like nin...
By: phmanzano

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 08:46:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Darrieus-Wind-Turbine/
Darrieus Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/WTA2/HGH6QOS2/FMPWTA2HGH6QOS2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/WTA2/HGH6QOS2/FMPWTA2HGH6QOS2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/WTA2/HGH6QOS2/FMPWTA2HGH6QOS2.SMALL.jpg the umbrellas Our team created a wind powered generator in the form of a Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine.  Our aim was to create a turbine which generated as much power possible using motor in a wind tunnel. We also needed to design the wind turbine with a specific market in mind. We decided that our turbine ...
By: the umbrellas

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 08:39:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Generator-Patio-Furniture-Made-from-Recycled-/
Bike Generator Patio Furniture Made from Recycled Materials w/ Voltage Regulated Battery Charging System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/VIWN/HGH71Q7L/F52VIWNHGH71Q7L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/VIWN/HGH71Q7L/F52VIWNHGH71Q7L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/VIWN/HGH71Q7L/F52VIWNHGH71Q7L.SMALL.jpg KlockworkKevin For this project I refined some of the lessons I've learned building (or trying to build) bike generators in the past in an attempt to build one that was quiet, less obtrusive in our living space, and capable of being used by a bicycle without any modifications or additions to the bicycle. The Table...
By: KlockworkKevin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 15:39:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Bicycle-Generator-1/
How to Build a Bicycle Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/ZOU2/HGIEUZEV/FXEZOU2HGIEUZEV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/ZOU2/HGIEUZEV/FXEZOU2HGIEUZEV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/ZOU2/HGIEUZEV/FXEZOU2HGIEUZEV.SMALL.jpg abemckay Using a few easily accessible parts, you can make a bicycle generator that can power various electronic appliances, such as laptops and batteries! Materials needed: Bicycle Stand Bicycle frame 24V  DC scooter motor DC-DC battery charger A car battery, or something similar DC-AC inverter Wires for e...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 22:26:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Vertical-Axis-Wind-Turbine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/Q0CM/GN1I6G78/F96Q0CMGN1I6G78.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/Q0CM/GN1I6G78/F96Q0CMGN1I6G78.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/Q0CM/GN1I6G78/F96Q0CMGN1I6G78.SMALL.jpg ARJOON This wind turbine was made mostly from a dismantled photocopier including the 2 big motors and gears.  The turbine produces 12Watts at 10-16v normally(wind10-20km). When the wind blows a little bit more(20-25km/h) it can produce over 20watts of electricity. i use it to charge 1 12v car battery of  ...
By: ARJOON

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:20:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vertical-Axis-Wind-Turbine/
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/AYJI/GYVDJL3S/F3FAYJIGYVDJL3S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/AYJI/GYVDJL3S/F3FAYJIGYVDJL3S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/AYJI/GYVDJL3S/F3FAYJIGYVDJL3S.SMALL.jpg The Owls Wind Turbines are an effective way of harnessing energy from a natural source. Many companies are looking into 'green' energy alternatives as the price and cost to the environment of fossil fuels rise.  We are a team of second year Product Design Engineering students from Glasgow School of Art and ...
By: The Owls

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:10:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Drive-Wind-Turbine-4/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/U2IU/HBUZGJ3A/FPYU2IUHBUZGJ3A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/U2IU/HBUZGJ3A/FPYU2IUHBUZGJ3A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/U2IU/HBUZGJ3A/FPYU2IUHBUZGJ3A.SMALL.jpg benmurton This is my smart drive wind turbine, its based round the smart drive alternators out of a smart drive washing machine. It is capable of producing a maximum of 1.6 kw's, most of the parts i found around my house and the blades are carved from wood. all the electronics i made myself so they are simple...
By: benmurton

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Aug 2012 12:53:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sycamore-Green-Wind-Turbine/
Sycamore Green Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/5CY0/HGH70DHS/FOZ5CY0HGH70DHS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/5CY0/HGH70DHS/FOZ5CY0HGH70DHS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/5CY0/HGH70DHS/FOZ5CY0HGH70DHS.SMALL.jpg SycamoresPDE This is a guide to build a small wind turbine. Capable of generating electricity. The Sycamore Turbine is designed to provide electricity to power electric fences for livestock. Materials Used: Wood for producing the stand. 3mm diameter metal rod. Pair of gears. Two bearings to fit rod diameter. ...
By: SycamoresPDE

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 07:09:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Horizontal-Double-Helix-Wind-Turbine/
Horizontal Double Helix Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/KLC5/FTDBMWAP/FB6KLC5FTDBMWAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/KLC5/FTDBMWAP/FB6KLC5FTDBMWAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/KLC5/FTDBMWAP/FB6KLC5FTDBMWAP.SMALL.jpg Ultra Computers This is my first instuctable, so bear with me. This instructable will show you how to build a horizontal double helix wind turbine.This generates 100 percent green electricity. This is my own design. I've tested this design and found that it works well. This design similar to this is a vertical doub...
By: Ultra Computers

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:44:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dandelion-Wind-turbine/
Dandelion Wind turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/A3ET/HGH6V6L8/FDQA3ETHGH6V6L8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/A3ET/HGH6V6L8/FDQA3ETHGH6V6L8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/A3ET/HGH6V6L8/FDQA3ETHGH6V6L8.SMALL.jpg zamiller1 We were given a project to design a wind turbine with an aim to generate as much power as possible (with 24W motor). In this instructables page we will show you a step by step process to build our turbine. Materials Materials Needed: -3mm sheet thermoplastic -MDF, various sizes -Sheet Aluminium ...
By: zamiller1

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 05:18:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-your-swamp-cooler-overclock-it-50/
How to fix your swamp cooler ("Overclock" it 50%) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FED/F69N/F8AEQ6T22PZ/FEDF69NF8AEQ6T22PZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FED/F69N/F8AEQ6T22PZ/FEDF69NF8AEQ6T22PZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FED/F69N/F8AEQ6T22PZ/FEDF69NF8AEQ6T22PZ.SMALL.jpg vatosupreme Swamp coolers work ok until it reaches 94 degrees. At that point, they stop cooling as well, because the pump can not get enough water on the pads to keep them wet. So by increasing the amount of water going to the pads by 50% the unit cools the house down faster, and the pads don't dry out. Rep...
By: vatosupreme

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2006 21:28:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/homage-to-duchamps-bicycle-wheel-a-dual-mode-le/
homage to duchamp's bicycle wheel - a dual mode led lamp (DC hub generator or AC plugin) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/OGBL/HFD1JTWW/FUCOGBLHFD1JTWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/OGBL/HFD1JTWW/FUCOGBLHFD1JTWW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/OGBL/HFD1JTWW/FUCOGBLHFD1JTWW.SMALL.jpg pobriant In honor of the 100th year of  Marcel Duchamp's most famous "ready made" creation, the bicycle wheel lamp and generator. This is  a dual mode led lamp  for plugging in an AC LED bulb or spin it yourself for powering DC LEDs (with battery backup.)  Choose the  green option with Cree's latest LED 9.5...
By: pobriant

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:13:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stirling-Engine-Build/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/6QZF/HF243OI0/FGV6QZFHF243OI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/6QZF/HF243OI0/FGV6QZFHF243OI0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/6QZF/HF243OI0/FGV6QZFHF243OI0.SMALL.jpg tiggeroush2 We build a Stirling Engine, but before we could get it running the fishing line came untied. So we build a second one.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 10:55:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Windbelt/
Adjustable Ribbon Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/P4N2/HET2TLVN/F82P4N2HET2TLVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/P4N2/HET2TLVN/F82P4N2HET2TLVN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/P4N2/HET2TLVN/F82P4N2HET2TLVN.SMALL.jpg aprzy15 The printed parts for this project can be found here. What did I make? I made a Adjustable Ribbon Generator that takes advantage of low wind speeds to produce electricity. This Ribbon Generator allows for the adjustment of the tension of the ribbon which will allow it to work better in a larger ra...
By: aprzy15

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:27:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Stove-Fan-for-under-50/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/HB34/HAQ3CI5A/FL4HB34HAQ3CI5A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/HB34/HAQ3CI5A/FL4HB34HAQ3CI5A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/HB34/HAQ3CI5A/FL4HB34HAQ3CI5A.SMALL.jpg tinkerme So I bought an EcoFan for a friend and decided that it was a cool concept and built one from scratch. The fan gets its power from a peltier element that is used in reverse, i.e. it is generating electricity from the heat given off from the stove top. This peltier cooler is used in cooling cpus to t...
By: tinkerme

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:21:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-and-salt-Welder/
Water and salt Welder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/MIPC/HELXKXCW/FUSMIPCHELXKXCW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/MIPC/HELXKXCW/FUSMIPCHELXKXCW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/MIPC/HELXKXCW/FUSMIPCHELXKXCW.SMALL.jpg Misac-kun Hello fellow 'iblers! Today i'm going to teach you, how to build a Welder with plain Water and Salt, yes you did read it right! WATER AND SALT! And there is even Historical reference to this kind of welder. Check out the Video: Despite from the Video name, I'm not Mexican and I don't speak Sp...
By: Misac-kun

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:30:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upgrade-hot-water-radiator-to-convector/
Upgrade hot-water radiator to convector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/I4VH/HEBNA7MS/FXWI4VHHEBNA7MS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/I4VH/HEBNA7MS/FXWI4VHHEBNA7MS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/I4VH/HEBNA7MS/FXWI4VHHEBNA7MS.SMALL.jpg leto78 Hot-water radiators used in central heating systems use passive convection to distribute heat inside a room. This is not very efficient, especially if they are mounted in the corner of the room. For this reason, there are convector radiators that include a fan in order to improve the heat distributi...
By: leto78

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:20:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Woodstove-Heat-Exchanger/
Woodstove Heat Exchanger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/DOX8/HD4VDIYS/F3QDOX8HD4VDIYS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/DOX8/HD4VDIYS/F3QDOX8HD4VDIYS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/DOX8/HD4VDIYS/F3QDOX8HD4VDIYS.SMALL.jpg VertDude       I wanted to build this heat exchanger to reclaim some of the heat that is lost up the chimney of my wood stove. I use the wood stove to heat my workshop during the winter months . I have seen heat exchanger units available in stores for around $160. Since I'm cheap, and I hate to pay money for...
By: VertDude

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 08:19:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Get-Particularly-Free-Lightbulbs/
How to Get Particularly Free Lightbulbs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/OJK6/HE07OYET/FW0OJK6HE07OYET.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/OJK6/HE07OYET/FW0OJK6HE07OYET.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/OJK6/HE07OYET/FW0OJK6HE07OYET.SMALL.jpg Mia Henderson Light bulbs are great.  Not only do they give us something (other than our phablets) to power via generator, they're also responsible for spearheading an entire discursive canon of "how many ______s does it take to change a light bulb?" jokes. But you know what's better than a light bulb?  A free l...
By: Mia Henderson

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 07:35:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Stationary-Bike-Generator-from-Washing-Machine/
Stationary Bike Generator from Washing Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/M8NQ/GKS0W96M/F45M8NQGKS0W96M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/M8NQ/GKS0W96M/F45M8NQGKS0W96M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/M8NQ/GKS0W96M/F45M8NQGKS0W96M.SMALL.jpg andrew.spencer.2 When our old washing machine died, I couldn't bear to throw out the motor. So I did some digging and it turns out that they make ideal power generators. This instructable documents how I made an excersize bike that can power any household electrical appliance (depending of course on how hard you can...
By: andrew.spencer.2

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:50:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/wind-powered-generator/
wind powered generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/9XGJ/GCI8L2C6/FPL9XGJGCI8L2C6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/9XGJ/GCI8L2C6/FPL9XGJGCI8L2C6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/9XGJ/GCI8L2C6/FPL9XGJGCI8L2C6.SMALL.jpg crazy_jim To begin with , i always liked to see windmills and stuff that works with the wind and so i tried to make something on my own . In the begining I just made a small wind turbine with no other purpose but to spin freely . Then I thought why not making something that can use the wind energy and convert...
By: crazy_jim

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:42:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-build-cheap-VHS-tape-WINDBELT-generator/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/JZZI/GTSF1ACF/F3VJZZIGTSF1ACF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/JZZI/GTSF1ACF/F3VJZZIGTSF1ACF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/JZZI/GTSF1ACF/F3VJZZIGTSF1ACF.SMALL.jpg Mladen_solar Micro windbelt generator is the cheapest and easiest DIY project for generation of wind energy. Even with its limited output capacity, small wind-belt can be used in situations where other wind generators would normally give no useful power output. Especially while camping or sailing, windbelt gene...
By: Mladen_solar

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:32:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Vertical-Wind-Generator-from-Washing-Machine-Mot/
A Vertical Wind Generator from Washing Machine Motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/UTNV/HCJOGF15/F5JUTNVHCJOGF15.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/UTNV/HCJOGF15/F5JUTNVHCJOGF15.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/UTNV/HCJOGF15/F5JUTNVHCJOGF15.SMALL.jpg Teslaphonics Have an old front-load clothes washer and some PVC pipe lying around?  Make a vertical wind generator and go GREEN the DIY way. Remove motor from washing machine This step was the most destructive using various implements to separate the motor assembly from the washing machine.  I'll leave it to ...
By: Teslaphonics

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 18:43:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Heat-from-Tumbleweeds/
Free Heat! Its Everywhere! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/L5UN/FK75GWSE/FSIL5UNFK75GWSE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/L5UN/FK75GWSE/FSIL5UNFK75GWSE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/L5UN/FK75GWSE/FSIL5UNFK75GWSE.SMALL.jpg Mud Stuffin An invader from the steppes of Mother Russia. The Russian Thistle(sasoli kali) is a common garden pest. The weed is easy to pull, but a problem remains, what do you do with the massive amount of fibre material? Simple, turn it into something you can heat your house with, firelogs. Materials and Too...
By: Mud Stuffin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:41:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Lint-Trap-From-a-5-Gallon-Bucket/
Water Lint Trap From a 5 Gallon Bucket for All Seasons - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/38D2/HAQ2ZAB3/FH738D2HAQ2ZAB3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/38D2/HAQ2ZAB3/FH738D2HAQ2ZAB3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/38D2/HAQ2ZAB3/FH738D2HAQ2ZAB3.SMALL.jpg Jewel Homes Vent warm humid air into your house from the dryer. Don't send your nice heated air outside. When it warms up outside, quickly configure the lint trap to vent to the outdoors and save your air conditioning.   Cut the Holes Cut 3 vent holes in the lid of a 5 gallon bucket. I am using a 4" can as ...
By: Jewel Homes

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 16:01:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Heater-Maintenance/
Water Heater Maintenance - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/ZM2W/FQR1X0HX/FIKZM2WFQR1X0HX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/ZM2W/FQR1X0HX/FIKZM2WFQR1X0HX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/ZM2W/FQR1X0HX/FIKZM2WFQR1X0HX.SMALL.jpg TheOneAndOnlyMrP Very few people know that in order to keep your water heater running properly and efficiently very simple maintenace procedures need to be performed. (These come with the instructions and are often overlooked.) As water is pumped into your water heater tank dirt, sediment and various minerals set...
By: TheOneAndOnlyMrP

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Feb 2009 20:23:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ice-box-air-conditioner/
Ice box air conditioner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FNH/JQ7R/GNMEV0FBFY9/FNHJQ7RGNMEV0FBFY9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNH/JQ7R/GNMEV0FBFY9/FNHJQ7RGNMEV0FBFY9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNH/JQ7R/GNMEV0FBFY9/FNHJQ7RGNMEV0FBFY9.SMALL.jpg chr This gadget will save your life in the summertime! Out of desperation, in the summer of 2002, I made this improvised "air condition" unit. 2002 was the warmest summer in years, and i almost melted! This might sound like a joke, but it truly does work. You don't need to cool down the entire room to ...
By: chr

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:07:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-radiator-reflectors-to-lower-your-fuel-bills/
Cheap radiator reflectors to lower your fuel bills - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/2BA1/HAFHKSSI/FF02BA1HAFHKSSI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/2BA1/HAFHKSSI/FF02BA1HAFHKSSI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/2BA1/HAFHKSSI/FF02BA1HAFHKSSI.SMALL.jpg Yorkshire Lass Central heating radiators do a good job of warming the wall behind them, which isn’t a great use of energy particularly if the radiator is on an uninsulated outside wall.  A reflector positioned behind the radiator will save some of this wasted energy, meaning that the room should heat up quicker an...
By: Yorkshire Lass

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Dec 2012 10:19:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-assemble-a-HHO-Generator-and-why-it-works/
How to assemble a HHO Generator and why it works - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/VNWW/GN4CZNU1/FVPVNWWGN4CZNU1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/VNWW/GN4CZNU1/FVPVNWWGN4CZNU1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/VNWW/GN4CZNU1/FVPVNWWGN4CZNU1.SMALL.jpg Electrified How an HHO generator works and helps you save gas An HHO or Brown gas generator is an interesting and often misunderstood technology. The Brown gas generator uses electrolysis to split water (H2O) into it´s base molecules, 2 hydrogen and 1 oxygen molecule. This is why it is often referred to as an ...
By: Electrified

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 May 2011 11:10:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Converting-a-generator-to-run-on-propane/
Converting a generator to run on propane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/KHQ5/FPQLEQQL/FYLKHQ5FPQLEQQL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/KHQ5/FPQLEQQL/FYLKHQ5FPQLEQQL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/KHQ5/FPQLEQQL/FYLKHQ5FPQLEQQL.SMALL.jpg Rainh2o A step by step instruction on how I converted my generator to run on propane as a back up fuel source. There a numerous reasons one might want to do this. You might need a cleaner burning engine. You might not want to store or carry large amounts of liquid fuel around, besides liquid fuel eventua...
By: Rainh2o

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:50:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bio-gas-plant-using-kitchen-waste/
Mini Bio-gas plant using food waste, decomposable organic material and kitchen waste - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/HJVZ/H74319FG/FJMHJVZH74319FG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/HJVZ/H74319FG/FJMHJVZH74319FG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/HJVZ/H74319FG/FJMHJVZH74319FG.SMALL.jpg antoniraj I have been searching for some method of using the food waste, decomposable organic material and kitchen waste efficiently, and came across information on producing bio-gas from organic waste. The bio-gas produced from food waste, decomposable organic material and kitchen waste, consisting of metha...
By: antoniraj

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:52:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/outdoor-wood-boiler-from-junk/
outdoor wood boiler from junk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/NBT6/H8CVKKC3/F74NBT6H8CVKKC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/NBT6/H8CVKKC3/F74NBT6H8CVKKC3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/NBT6/H8CVKKC3/F74NBT6H8CVKKC3.SMALL.jpg heathbar64 Outdoor wood boilers have become a popular option in the cold country for heating the home. The advantage is that you keep all the smoke, mess, and fire danger outside and away from the house. The down side is the cost. A factory made one costs several thousand dollars. We burn wood to save money...
By: heathbar64

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:33:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-USB-charger/
Thermoelectric USB charger - off grid electricity. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/8SQU/H6MF2TGP/FNK8SQUH6MF2TGP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/8SQU/H6MF2TGP/FNK8SQUH6MF2TGP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/8SQU/H6MF2TGP/FNK8SQUH6MF2TGP.SMALL.jpg scraptopower This strange looking pan is a device to generate power from a low temperature heat source. By using the seebeck effect, it is able to produce enough electricity to charge a cell phone and other USB devices. The best part about this contraption is that it has no moving parts. The device has a nimh p...
By: scraptopower

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Sep 2012 09:16:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-Mans-Smart-Grid-Blackout-Protection-by-UPS-/
Poor-Mans Smart-Grid - Blackout Protection by UPS and Electric Motorcycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/S6M8/H673566E/FEYS6M8H673566E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/S6M8/H673566E/FEYS6M8H673566E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/S6M8/H673566E/FEYS6M8H673566E.SMALL.jpg bennelson A while back, the cheap battery charger I was using for my electric motorcycle went on the fritz. I decided to get creative to see if there was a way to not only get a great battery charger for FREE, but also increase the usefulness of my personal electric vehicle. I came up with the concept of the...
By: bennelson

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Sep 2012 18:47:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-panels-for-RV-or-off-grid/
DIY Solar panels for RV or off grid - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/33PS/H685B8OK/FUK33PSH685B8OK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/33PS/H685B8OK/FUK33PSH685B8OK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/33PS/H685B8OK/FUK33PSH685B8OK.SMALL.jpg aleutianwind    This instructable is about a couple solar panels I made while traveling in our RV. I ordered 72 solar cells from ebay. It was a kit that came with cells, flux pen, and flat buss wire. The glass came from a recycle store for 5 bucks. I got the epoxy encapsulate off ebay also. I added 3 more batter...
By: aleutianwind

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:50:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Solar-5-volt-charger-power-supply/
Cheap Solar 5 volt charger/ power supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/LEV2/H6738QI7/FH5LEV2H6738QI7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/LEV2/H6738QI7/FH5LEV2H6738QI7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/LEV2/H6738QI7/FH5LEV2H6738QI7.SMALL.jpg kc8hps In this instructable I used 5 CHEAP solar lights. As I recall I bought them for $2 each at Wal*Mart over a year ago. It would be hard to find the solar cells for that price let alone the whole light assembly etc. Let's get started First I headed to the DOLLAR TREE dollar store where everything ...
By: kc8hps

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:10:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/12-Volt-DC-Solar-power-supply/
12 Volt DC Solar power supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/F99H/H6738L4V/FR7F99HH6738L4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/F99H/H6738L4V/FR7F99HH6738L4V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/F99H/H6738L4V/FR7F99HH6738L4V.SMALL.jpg kc8hps Here I will show you how I used Recycled lawn/garden solar lights to make a 12 volt power supply/charger. I think I have about $8.00 in it so far! What the end result looks like Okay lets get started. I when on to a recycle website and asked for used garden solar lights, working or not. After g...
By: kc8hps

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:04:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-scale-wave-power-free-energy-from-the-beac/
Small-scale wave-power - free energy from the beach! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/VUH1/H6730E4V/FUGVUH1H6730E4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/VUH1/H6730E4V/FUGVUH1H6730E4V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/VUH1/H6730E4V/FUGVUH1H6730E4V.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Wave power is a much-neglected source of renewable energy.  More consistent and reliable than wind, it is suffering badly from lack of investment. There are two main focuses for wave-power; off-shore waves, where the rolling action is exploited by floating buoys or the proven Pelamis system, and on...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:56:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BLUEBOX-portable-generator/
BLUEBOX portable generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/HJB5/H63P3P3H/F0QHJB5H63P3P3H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/HJB5/H63P3P3H/F0QHJB5H63P3P3H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/HJB5/H63P3P3H/F0QHJB5H63P3P3H.SMALL.jpg claudiopolis For a long time I wanted to have something like a Xantrex Portable Backup Power System 1500. The idea of having a silent, off-grid  power supply ready for taking in camping trips or wherever I need power for small repair jobs was not possible for several reasons: I live in Romania and over here our ...
By: claudiopolis

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:40:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-convert-a-AC-motor-to-a-DC-motor/
how to make a strong genorator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/XQ2N/H5ED8C7F/FSCXQ2NH5ED8C7F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/XQ2N/H5ED8C7F/FSCXQ2NH5ED8C7F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/XQ2N/H5ED8C7F/FSCXQ2NH5ED8C7F.SMALL.jpg agedesign this project came to me after i had noticed that there is not many differences between a ac motor coil and a dc motor coil. well the only difference was the size. so i got started! the tool list that i used is quite extensive and some exeptions could be made the tools i used will be listed below dr...
By: agedesign

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:25:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Drive-Wind-Turbine-Tutorial/
Dual Stator Smart Drive Wind Turbine (Tutorial) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/WTQ5/HAQ3CDCI/FPZWTQ5HAQ3CDCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/WTQ5/HAQ3CDCI/FPZWTQ5HAQ3CDCI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/WTQ5/HAQ3CDCI/FPZWTQ5HAQ3CDCI.SMALL.jpg benmurton This is a tutorial for my smart drive base wind turbine. this is a complex project and i had already built it before i started this tutorial so it wont go into everything but i will try. Materials And Tools. Materials: 50mmX75mmX600mm box section steel (for frame) Solid or laminated wood...
By: benmurton

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 17:55:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Micro-solar-power-system/
Micro solar power system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/3E56/H3QETRG4/F9R3E56H3QETRG4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/3E56/H3QETRG4/F9R3E56H3QETRG4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/3E56/H3QETRG4/F9R3E56H3QETRG4.SMALL.jpg chunkyhampton The best way to learn about renewable energy and solar power is to get hands on and build your own system. Here is a small solar photovoltaic (electricity producing) solar power system which includes charge regulation, monitoring and fused outputs all within a laser cut enclosure. Its designed to be...
By: chunkyhampton

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 05:04:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Safety-Glass-and-Other-SHENANIGANS/
Make Your Own Safety Glass and Other SHENANIGANS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/947U/H4VQO46K/FI6947UH4VQO46K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/947U/H4VQO46K/FI6947UH4VQO46K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/947U/H4VQO46K/FI6947UH4VQO46K.SMALL.jpg prank You know how car windows don't shatter like normal glass windows?  When they get smashed, they sag like fabric.  What kind of sorcery is this?  It's safety glass, and it's AWESOME! Safety glass is made by laminating two pieces of glass together with a sheet of plastic in the middle.  You heat up th...
By: prank

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:14:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Step-n-Start-A-Motor-Pull-Starting-Assist-for-Th/
Step-n-Start - A Motor Pull-Starting Assist for Those that Need a Little Help - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/RQ6D/H4VQRFSP/FXLRQ6DH4VQRFSP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/RQ6D/H4VQRFSP/FXLRQ6DH4VQRFSP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/RQ6D/H4VQRFSP/FXLRQ6DH4VQRFSP.SMALL.jpg yeltrow I proudly purchased one of those nasty little 2kW generators from Aldi's figuring it would get us by if we lose power after a storm.  The only thing I didn't count on is that I'm the only one in the family that can pull start a small engine.  When I conducted "Generator 101" at my house I found out ...
By: yeltrow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 04:52:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Five-minute-solar-phone-charger/
Five minute solar phone charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/L34O/H4AGE0VG/F50L34OH4AGE0VG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/L34O/H4AGE0VG/F50L34OH4AGE0VG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/L34O/H4AGE0VG/F50L34OH4AGE0VG.SMALL.jpg prank Need to charge your phone?  Have nothing but a clothespin and some P-N junctions?  Have no fear!  The (solar) power is in your hands! The Big Idea So, what's the plan, stan? Well, we're going to make a solar panel from scratch that can charge up a simple phone. See, cheap phones like mine are r...
By: prank

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:07:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-111-foot-Evaporative-Cooler-Swamp-Cooler/
A 1*1*1 foot Evaporative Cooler (Swamp Cooler) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/7QF3/H4VQL62S/F3C7QF3H4VQL62S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/7QF3/H4VQL62S/F3C7QF3H4VQL62S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/7QF3/H4VQL62S/F3C7QF3H4VQL62S.SMALL.jpg book man I am a teenager and likes to make things this is my first Instructable.  I came up with this laying in bed because it was so hot.  I was going to buy a window air conditioner on top of our regular air conditioner.  Then I went to a swamp cooler and they didn't make a small enough one so I came up wi...
By: book man

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:58:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wind-Powered-Water-Pump/
DIY Wind-Powered Water Pump - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FA6/ZLB7/H3Z32D45/FA6ZLB7H3Z32D45.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA6/ZLB7/H3Z32D45/FA6ZLB7H3Z32D45.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA6/ZLB7/H3Z32D45/FA6ZLB7H3Z32D45.SMALL.jpg flyingpuppy This summer I made a bunch of fun things out of PVC for my visiting nieces and nephews, and this wind-powered water pump is a combination of two of those projects: a wind-powered deer deterrent, and a pump-style water gun. This water pump is definitely in beta stage. All the components work, but the...
By: flyingpuppy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 13:45:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Super-Cheap-DIY-UPSCCTV-system-fro/
Super Simple & Super Cheap DIY UPS/CCTV system from recycled batteries! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/ET6B/H3QFL6HD/F9VET6BH3QFL6HD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/ET6B/H3QFL6HD/F9VET6BH3QFL6HD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/ET6B/H3QFL6HD/F9VET6BH3QFL6HD.SMALL.jpg ooda55 Where I live, short power cuts are fairly frequent and can be very irritating. I have also wanted to experiment with CCTV for some time. After experimenting with test UPS systems using cheap inverters and old car batteries I decided to scale it up. When homes have an alarm system installed it usuall...
By: ooda55

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:01:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-AC-unit-inside-of-a-horizontally-slidi/
Installing A/C unit inside of a horizontally sliding window. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/7441/FWI9VG3D/F2Y7441FWI9VG3D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/7441/FWI9VG3D/F2Y7441FWI9VG3D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/7441/FWI9VG3D/F2Y7441FWI9VG3D.SMALL.jpg ikssk Most inexpensive A/C units are designed for vertical sliding windows, which creates a problem if you have horizontal sliding windows. Installing an A/C unit inside of a horizontally sliding window does not have to look bad, and it does not require any special brace. I can't take responsibility for ...
By: ikssk

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Jul 2009 22:19:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Geodesic-Dome-Greenhouse/
20' Geodesic Dome Greenhouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/K4S8/H27LSAVO/FYYK4S8H27LSAVO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/K4S8/H27LSAVO/FYYK4S8H27LSAVO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/K4S8/H27LSAVO/FYYK4S8H27LSAVO.SMALL.jpg MrAdventure Geodesic Domes are awesome.  This Instructable will show you how I built a 20' dome for about $250, with the majority of that cost being the greenhouse plastic ($167 with shipping.)  That's right, the structure itself cost less than $100!  I will also write about what is wrong with this design, how ...
By: MrAdventure

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