s_beaudry
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Hypetheticly speaking here....
Take a look at the following link at this gas powered generator
http://www.duropower.com/item.asp?PID=58&FID=2&level=1
It seems to be a very good unit, 6 hours of runtime at 1000 watts, and 10 hours of runtime at 500 watts. Seems to be very quiet as well at only 61 decibals.
First, here is my idea with this generator.... build a tow behind trailer for it and run wires to power an electric drive motor for the bicycle or trailer part.
The part I need feedback on is if this thing could power a "DC" motor?
The specifications on this unit says...
1 Pole Single Phase 120V AC & 1 Pole 12V DC Generator
Fully Protected 1 Pole 120V/60Hz Max Current 8.3A AC Output (1xNEMA 5-15R)
1 Pole 12V DC with Max 10A. Battery Charging Cables Included.
Is this enough power for an electric bicycle motor to be ran?
Would I need to convert this in some way to power a motor?
Would I still need to have a battery inline somewhere for the motor?
Should I look at using an "AC" motor instead?
My thoughts on using this would be that...
6 - 10 hours of runtime
very quiet operation
weight is not too bad at 49lbs
could be used as well for a portable generator
Any feedback is welcome, especially that of duivendyk!
Regards, Steve
Take a look at the following link at this gas powered generator
http://www.duropower.com/item.asp?PID=58&FID=2&level=1
It seems to be a very good unit, 6 hours of runtime at 1000 watts, and 10 hours of runtime at 500 watts. Seems to be very quiet as well at only 61 decibals.
First, here is my idea with this generator.... build a tow behind trailer for it and run wires to power an electric drive motor for the bicycle or trailer part.
The part I need feedback on is if this thing could power a "DC" motor?
The specifications on this unit says...
1 Pole Single Phase 120V AC & 1 Pole 12V DC Generator
Fully Protected 1 Pole 120V/60Hz Max Current 8.3A AC Output (1xNEMA 5-15R)
1 Pole 12V DC with Max 10A. Battery Charging Cables Included.
Is this enough power for an electric bicycle motor to be ran?
Would I need to convert this in some way to power a motor?
Would I still need to have a battery inline somewhere for the motor?
Should I look at using an "AC" motor instead?
My thoughts on using this would be that...
6 - 10 hours of runtime
very quiet operation
weight is not too bad at 49lbs
could be used as well for a portable generator
Any feedback is welcome, especially that of duivendyk!
Regards, Steve
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