If you insist on using gas. There are several companies that sell High Output alternators like power bastards @1200rpm put out 220 amps 12v . some claim H.O. @ 650 rpm. for police & taxi etc... i use a small water cooled 12v motor like that found in toys (power wheels etc...) to power the H.O.alt. NO NOISE ! &self generates ! runs 24/7 . WE have NOT needed GASOLINE since 1969. normally you need 1hp per 25amps.@3600rpm. if any of this helps...?
It's odd that you go through the whole dialog about direction of rotation and the fan moving the air through the unit and "out the back end", when this is just the opposite of what happens! Despite the way the fan looks, it is designed to run clockwise, and pulls air IN the back. As others have noted, you have it running counter-clockwise and it will overheat under load.
your alt pulley is 1:1 ratio...normally the alternator runs at least 2x the speed of the engine.
you NEED an Ammeter to tell you the output...other wise you dont know how much power youre making for your petrol youre burning...read up on how to wire an ammeter in tho' not same as voltmeter.you prob trashed it when you wired it up?? 150cc might not be big enough to run alternator faster..you'll have to experiment with pulley sizes and load to see what engine will pull...........nice vid.
nice setup I`ve got to run a system like this on my 6x6 all terrain vehicle it was manufactured this way how ever some wires got worn down and they arced out and burnt up so I need to rewire it can you show me how you wired the amp meter from the altenator and is that alt a regulated one .
I like the mechanical setup. Very robust & the rubber used on the feet will definitely reduce vibration. But it seems most ppl who build these things make the same mistake: mounting the alt alongside the engine so that it spins counterclockwise (backwards). The fans on most of these things are meant to operate clockwise. They don't work so well backwards, so the alt could overheat under heavy load. Check out JMEMantzel's vids on his generator. His alternator is oriented correctly.
the engine you took from the mower ain't a kawasaki, it's a tecumseh, atco only started replacing the engines with kawasaki's on the balmoral's and suffolk punches in about 2005 or there abouts. No matter, nice project
Nice video and this looks like a really neat project. BTW, what guage cords are you using with the inverter? Your voice was very pleasant to listen at as you narrated. Thanks for posting
I plan on doing a setup like this also with a Honda 5.5 HP and a chevy 130 amp alternator and use it for my class C RV, Nice work and Thanks for posting it.
Nice video! Thanks for sharing. I just built a homemade battery charger my self. Check out my video for my battery charger and other solar/wind projects.
anyone else just removed the cover from there tread mill and run wires from motor to a battery then a inverter very little effort needed to alter treadmill to generator and many are free on craigslist
well thanks very much mate, very entertaining video, have been on duty all day so been on you tube all day :) and thats the best video i have seen!! i am in the middle of setting up a ford 1.6 diesel engine with two 80 amp alternators to provide power to a bank of deep cycle batteries and ofcourse heating for the house, bit of a CHP setup :) am going to try running the engine on WVO so will see how i get on... Once again thanks for the vid :)
Great, Just what I needed! Thanks for taking time to reply. Got to get the fanbelts from the local market this saturday, I have the meters and cable so it should be up and running this month.
Hi, I'm just building a similar system myself. I'm an Englishman in Bulgaria and we get lots of power cuts here so I decided to something about it. I would be interested on how you wired the alternator switches etc. I just got to the stage of mounting the motor with twin pulley and alternator. Thanks for posting. Excellent job, Well Done.
Thanks for the comments, I have made a short video on how I wired everything together, just click "more from:homemadeprojects" good luck with your generator.
If you insist on using gas. There are several companies that sell High Output alternators like power bastards @1200rpm put out 220 amps 12v . some claim H.O. @ 650 rpm. for police & taxi etc... i use a small water cooled 12v motor like that found in toys (power wheels etc...) to power the H.O.alt. NO NOISE ! &self generates ! runs 24/7 . WE have NOT needed GASOLINE since 1969. normally you need 1hp per 25amps.@3600rpm. if any of this helps...?
perpetualmotion100 3 weeks ago
I Love The Video It Can Increase My Knowledge Homemade 12v generator and charger made from a lawn mower engine and a car alternator.
ownerheard 3 weeks ago
Good, I like that you share this video, I wish success always Homemade 12v generator and charger made from a lawn mower engine and a car alternator.
ayamsory 3 weeks ago
Nice Video That You Share , So Very Nice Thanks You Homemade 12v generator and charger made from a lawn mower engine and a car alternator.
Destayear 3 weeks ago
I Really Like The Video From Your Homemade 12v generator and charger made from a lawn mower engine and a car alternator.
cTianroy 3 weeks ago
Your Video Is Very Useful Sharing Homemade 12v generator and charger made from a lawn mower engine and a car alternator.
anakmudajaman 3 weeks ago
It's odd that you go through the whole dialog about direction of rotation and the fan moving the air through the unit and "out the back end", when this is just the opposite of what happens! Despite the way the fan looks, it is designed to run clockwise, and pulls air IN the back. As others have noted, you have it running counter-clockwise and it will overheat under load.
DoctorStoned 2 months ago
your alt pulley is 1:1 ratio...normally the alternator runs at least 2x the speed of the engine.
you NEED an Ammeter to tell you the output...other wise you dont know how much power youre making for your petrol youre burning...read up on how to wire an ammeter in tho' not same as voltmeter.you prob trashed it when you wired it up?? 150cc might not be big enough to run alternator faster..you'll have to experiment with pulley sizes and load to see what engine will pull...........nice vid.
turtlezed 3 months ago
nice setup I`ve got to run a system like this on my 6x6 all terrain vehicle it was manufactured this way how ever some wires got worn down and they arced out and burnt up so I need to rewire it can you show me how you wired the amp meter from the altenator and is that alt a regulated one .
MrMrtiki 4 months ago
I like the mechanical setup. Very robust & the rubber used on the feet will definitely reduce vibration. But it seems most ppl who build these things make the same mistake: mounting the alt alongside the engine so that it spins counterclockwise (backwards). The fans on most of these things are meant to operate clockwise. They don't work so well backwards, so the alt could overheat under heavy load. Check out JMEMantzel's vids on his generator. His alternator is oriented correctly.
Inflec 5 months ago
You need some rubber dampers on that floor mount,,but all good on the rest,mate,,good job.
bulltexan1 8 months ago
the engine you took from the mower ain't a kawasaki, it's a tecumseh, atco only started replacing the engines with kawasaki's on the balmoral's and suffolk punches in about 2005 or there abouts. No matter, nice project
thealed29 11 months ago
Nice job! do you find that the alt. gets hot? here's my set up! use it all the time. Making one now with a pma. nice work!
youtube.com/watch?v=P3jdPWWH-MA
Townsonbck 11 months ago
Nice video and this looks like a really neat project. BTW, what guage cords are you using with the inverter? Your voice was very pleasant to listen at as you narrated. Thanks for posting
awomansworld123 1 year ago
Hey great job. Very well narrated. Keep them coming
Ron
ThePauperPrepper 1 year ago
I plan on doing a setup like this also with a Honda 5.5 HP and a chevy 130 amp alternator and use it for my class C RV, Nice work and Thanks for posting it.
oldtrucker63 1 year ago
Bad ass.
MasterTech58 1 year ago
Nice video! Thanks for sharing. I just built a homemade battery charger my self. Check out my video for my battery charger and other solar/wind projects.
MrLagros 1 year ago
Pretty sweet! Have you thought about using ethanol? Should be cleaner with less vibration and heat and let your oil last longer...
Hrothulf19 1 year ago
Am tray to do some like that at my home I gat the parts do this one day. Like your set up
SuperAceofspace 1 year ago
why did you take apart such a rare mower, especialy in such good condition!?
hheywire 1 year ago
very well constructed....good job
GatheringSticks 1 year ago
Nice video. Addictive stuff, hope you plan on making more..
backwoodsminuteman 1 year ago
nice set up !
johncarl43447 1 year ago
think what you could do with a d/c moter
MrJetjoe 1 year ago
Good work sir , thanks for sharing ...
bowtau9 1 year ago
Great job!
NationalCoordinator 1 year ago
nice rubber mounts :-)
mightyfinejonboy 1 year ago
anyone else just removed the cover from there tread mill and run wires from motor to a battery then a inverter very little effort needed to alter treadmill to generator and many are free on craigslist
283inc 2 years ago
i made an exercise bike generator. any vids of your treadmill?
UBERKron 2 years ago
thats awesome - love it
markoconroy 2 years ago
i made something like that
eidtaaron 2 years ago
Love the Video Mate. I like to see good egineering and propper wiring. Great video and maybe check out some of mine.
CHEERS OBX NC.
OBXSOLWIND 2 years ago
well thanks very much mate, very entertaining video, have been on duty all day so been on you tube all day :) and thats the best video i have seen!! i am in the middle of setting up a ford 1.6 diesel engine with two 80 amp alternators to provide power to a bank of deep cycle batteries and ofcourse heating for the house, bit of a CHP setup :) am going to try running the engine on WVO so will see how i get on... Once again thanks for the vid :)
jimbob73514 2 years ago
I enjoyed this and could understand it leaving me, wow I could do this which is a huge compliment to you. Thanks friend
notinfrimstime 2 years ago
Nice work. thanks for sharing
edstar83 2 years ago
Great, Just what I needed! Thanks for taking time to reply. Got to get the fanbelts from the local market this saturday, I have the meters and cable so it should be up and running this month.
Thanks Again.
brekaman 2 years ago
Hi, I'm just building a similar system myself. I'm an Englishman in Bulgaria and we get lots of power cuts here so I decided to something about it. I would be interested on how you wired the alternator switches etc. I just got to the stage of mounting the motor with twin pulley and alternator. Thanks for posting. Excellent job, Well Done.
brekaman 2 years ago
Thanks for the comments, I have made a short video on how I wired everything together, just click "more from:homemadeprojects" good luck with your generator.
homemadeprojects 2 years ago
@homemadeprojects hi i am electronics engineer and i have made my own electricity , its 5000va powerful electricity its very simple idea.!
yameenbadshah007 1 year ago
did u build the charger youself
TheWesco999 1 year ago