[NSRCA-discussion] Generator question

[Ronald Van Putte]

You were hoping for more creative replies from this group?

BTW, it's not uncommon for some power supplies to require a load to start working.  Some users put a load resistor across the output (on the inside of the power supply) so there's always a load on the system when the power supply is turned on.  Something like a 10 ohm/20 watt resistor works on a 12 volt output.

Ron

On May 11, 2012, at 8:15 PM, Michael Cohen wrote:

> I was hoping for more creative replies....  You know, like:
>  
> 1) Official starter motor power station for sport flying glow fliers.
> 2) Power winch station for glider pilots
> 3) Chevy Volt charging station
>  
> Mike C
>  
> From: verne at twmi.rr.com
> To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 18:39:53 -0400
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Generator question
> 
> Actually, a small fan to force cool batteries after a flight would at least be a useful way to use the energy.
>  
> Verne
>  
> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ron Hansen
> Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 6:16 PM
> To: 'General pattern discussion'
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Generator question
>  
> Mike are you sorry you asked this question?
>  
> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Anthony Cornacchione
> Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 5:56 PM
> To: General pattern discussion
> Cc: General pattern discussion
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Generator question
>  
> A mist zone fan. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On May 11, 2012, at 5:43 PM, "Keith Hoard" <khoard at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> A stationary bike?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On May 11, 2012, at 15:27, Pete Cosky <pcosky at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Or a blender with tasty beverages...
> 
> Sent from my mobile device
> 
> On May 11, 2012, at 5:25 PM, "Dave Burton" <burtona at atmc.net> wrote:
> 
> Why not try using a small soldering iron instead of the drill?
>  
> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Michael Cohen
> Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 5:20 PM
> To: NSRCA
> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Generator question
>  
> OK, I did not (yet) buy a Honda or Yamaha generator.  I picked up one from the neighbors friend for $75, so I figured I would give it a whirl.  I did test run it last year and it was relatively quite and not too heavy.  I figured if I keep lifting it, I might get as buff and Anthony Abdullah.
>  
> Anyway, I hooked up the power supply/chargers to it and nothing.  I tried my old Triton 2, nothing.  Maybe the output is not stable enough.  I read the directions again and it says for low load (250W or less), try moving the lever half way to the choke position.  Nothing.  I figured, what the hell, hooked up a drill to it.  Power!  OK, so now I hook up the Triton 2 and the drill and run the drill.  Power to the charger!  Seems without sufficient load being called for, the generator does not put out.  I am not electrically inclined, but is there something I can do to at least use the generator until I find a good deal on a Honda?  Having me stand there with a drill the whole time I am charging does not sound appealing.
>  
> Mike C
> D4
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