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Default Lessons from Sandy

terryc wrote:
On 01/11/12 20:13, HeyBub wrote:
Larry wrote:

It
would be easier to just get a 3 hp lawnmower motor, mount a heavy
duty alternator and a battery, which would give you 1000 watts
easily while running the engine at moderate speed.


There are several plans on the web, with parts lists, of lawnmowers
repurposed into generators.


Hint, just make sure it is a working lawn mowers engine before you
start.


I have an electric lawnmower...

Never mind.