How to Make a 40 Watt Electrical Generator from Common Household Items

Aug 16, 2012 01:57 PM
Jan 6, 2013 04:37 PM
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There's no charge for this electricity! All you'll need for this project is...

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Now, watch and learn how to make your own emergency power if you find yourself in a bind.

You might need a strong arm, and a lot of patience, but here's how to make a simple electrical generator you can use to charge your cell phone, various batteries, and even power small lights.

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There's just enough power to convert water into fuel with the OxyHydrogen generator you made in a previous project!

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All you need is a cordless drill...

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And a few other common household items for leverage.

At 100 RPM, you'll generate 5-6 volts at 7-8 amps.

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If you have the muscle to crank faster, you can get even more!

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If you don't feel like hand-cranking, try fastening it to a stationary bike and going for a ride, or how about hooking it to your kids stroller and going for a walk? You could even make it into a windmill and use wind energy to power it effortlessly.

Well, there's a make-shift electrical generator that you can make in a pinch. What situation can you think of where a charger like this would come in handy?

Haven't see the video yet? You can still see it here!

If you like this project perhaps you'll like some of my others. Check them out at www.thekingofrandom.com

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