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by piglet
Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:24 am
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: build a bicycle generator
Replies: 5
Views: 1645

Re: build a bicycle generator

:idea: Nice link, have you any applications in mind for this project :mrgreen: No, not really, I intend to 'up sticks and move' sometime in the future and dont wish to be 'weighed' down any more than necessary. Most of my 'projects' at the moment tend to be of a smaller type which give me limited bu...
by piglet
Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:13 am
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: build a bicycle generator
Replies: 5
Views: 1645

build a bicycle generator

:idea:

http://www.wakingtimes.com/2012/11/09/h ... generator/

I found this link and thought it might be of interest to those of you who like a challenge.....


piglet
by piglet
Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: 2 answers combined to make AA/AAA charger for all occasions
Replies: 16
Views: 8814

Re: 2 answers combined to make AA/AAA charger for all occasi

:idea: Just one other thing..... Both the Freeloader and the Nomad will charge mobile phones or similar types of devices, using a variety of cables and adaptors. So far, I have only managed to get the Freeloader to charge Smart phones like the Apple iPhone or the Samsung Androids. But the Nomad will...
by piglet
Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: 2 answers combined to make AA/AAA charger for all occasions
Replies: 16
Views: 8814

Re: 2 answers combined to make AA/AAA charger for all occasi

:idea:
This is the cheapest supplier of the Nomad battery charger, that I have found.
(Babz Media)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Uniross-NOMAD ... 53f29c17e6

piglet
by piglet
Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:56 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: 2 answers combined to make AA/AAA charger for all occasions
Replies: 16
Views: 8814

Re: 2 answers combined to make AA/AAA charger for all occasi

:idea: I believe this store does the chinese copies of the Freeloader and Super charger: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/TOMTOP-Digital-shop?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 (I have never purchased the Freeloader Hub copy, but do have one of the Super charger solar panels copies from this store and it seems to work ...
by piglet
Sat Feb 02, 2013 12:49 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: 2 answers combined to make AA/AAA charger for all occasions
Replies: 16
Views: 8814

2 answers combined to make AA/AAA charger for all occasions

:idea: Both these questions were asked in Equipment originally. http://www.uk-preppers.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=6431 bigstan wrote: Hi Folks has anyone got or no anything about the solar battery chargers for AA and AAA battery as i am thinking of getting one for myself are they anygood w...
by piglet
Sun Jan 27, 2013 12:20 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hello from the South East
Replies: 8
Views: 885

Re: Hello from the South East

:idea:
Welcome to the group.

Seem to be lots here from the SE so hopefully you will click with a few.
And also lots of interesting information to be found here....

piglet
by piglet
Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:21 am
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Solar trickle charger from Maplins
Replies: 4
Views: 2379

Re: Solar trickle charger from Maplins

:idea: I have a number of 12v leisure batteries I use occasionally for various, but am not reliant upon. I try not to let them drop below 50% discharge. When one does need charging I simply permenently connect it to a small 4w solar panel that is constantly set up in a position to receive maximum su...
by piglet
Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hello and Greetings from the Midlands
Replies: 13
Views: 970

Re: Hello and Greetings from the Midlands

:idea:
Welcome to the group on a snowy but sunny west midlands day.
I am a regular visitor to the west midlands and quite like the area.

Hope you find lots to interest you on this site

piglet