Micro CoGen.

Bob this why I cam over here to this site. I want to use everything from the engine I can. I would use the noise if I could. Give me some more guidence on this heat chiller from my exhaust. Is there simple instructions out there. Also one of the compressors would run from an 8 hp engine correct. Mike BTW have you recieved my check? It should have went out a week ago.

Ronmar I must have been tired when I read your post yesterday. After I read this last post and backed up to the previous post it seemed to make more sense. I can see one problem is that 1 unit would not be large enough. So I guess I would be back to square 1. I think the unit we have is probably a 2 or 3 ton system. We have 1500 sqft home. Are there larger AC systems like maybe in truck systems. Would you still be able to hook this up to the thermostat so the generator would be able to start and stop automaticaly like the SOM is suppose to? What are the systems like that keep trailers refigerated while going down the road? I have noticed there are lots of them around because the EPA has forced truckers to change them. One more question I would still be able to use the parts I already have in the house ( A coil ) I believe is the proper name for it. So I would only be plumbing the outside components right? Thanks for your help. Mike

Ok Ronmar so now you have my intrest dont stop. I have heard of using automotive compressor for homes but I am not sure how big of one you would need. Somehow my idea has to work. I just havent figured out the right combination. Any information you have of using automotive compressor please send to me. Or if have have sites to go to. Now remember it has to be the KISS method or I will be lost. I have often wondered if AC lines could be put underground to help. I mean the outside temperature is > 100* underground could be as cool as 70*. Surley that would have something to do with helping out cooling. For some reason our electric bill jumps about 200 dollars a month for 3 or 4 months. I dont like a hot house. I am going to get some better windows which will help. I cant imagine the VA engine using WMO with a % of df #2 diesel could use that much. Maybe I am wrong. It would not be the first. If nothing else I am not tied to the electric company. That in itself would be worth the 200 dollars. Mike

I am told speading the generator will solve the HZ. Voltage regulator should take care of voltage. I am just concerned about the energy needed to start especially the AC. I will have to ponder this some more.

I am not sure where to put this so someone guide me. I need to know if there is someway or something that can be added to an aircondtioner unit that will help boost it if someone was wanting to switch it over to generator power. I am buying a VA from the UK. I believe it has a 3.5 or 3.7 KW alternator on it. I plan to run it on UMO. I am going to use it for my 220 volt items. I am a little concerned that it might need a little boost to start the AC especially if the dryer might be running. There surly has to be something out there to help the initial start easier. Looking for any advice. I can continue to pay electric company for getting raped in the summer. Mike

Henry good morning.  I just saw this post and I am not sure if you would be intrested in doing your own work. I know a guy in Huston who owns a very large scrap yard who buys out dated machines for todays standards. He get all kinds of metal working machines from large industrial shops that up grade. Then he takes parts to make the machines very workable then sells them to Mexico. You might find out owning a machine might not cost as much as you think. Then you could have the satfication of doing it yourself. Just an idea. PM me if intrested and I will forward his name and number. Mike

Bob I have to say AMEN to the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. I have observed in my 50 + years it makes very little difference what you do. If you are born poor working class you are going to die the same. If you are rich chances are you will remain rich. There are the rare examples to the rule. I became educated but I still do not live a rich life. I have a rich life. Thats all anyone can hope for. Government ( Big Brother ) is not going to help they are just going to make it worse. Mike

I am new to this forum but belong to other forums. I just happened to fall into this topic and this has caught my attention. It seems to be a pretty hot topic. I have a few cents worth opinions I would like to share that I have learned over the years.

First, it makes no difference if our government is right or wrong on decisions it makes it is still the government or some would say the final word.

Next, anytime some one challenges the decisions it has to be done on their playing fields. They tend not to listen to facts they choose to listen to words. (EPA)

If developing something such as a group of lets say experts to battle Big Brother why is this bad? No one of us could do this on our own. I may work in a high technical field but in the end I just want to lead a simple life.

I think the old saying nothing in life is free is pretty much true now as it was 100 years ago. Being able to be a part of something like this forum or any other forum for nothing is really being greedy. I am sure I would not have much to offer in the fight against Big Brother. Donating something towards this fight would be my gift and pleasure.

I dont expect this move to create any large problems because in the end I believe it will benefit everyone not only in this forum but who would like to be able to do thier thing without Big Brother telling them it is destroying the world. Thank you for letting me give my 2 cents worth. Mike

Henry, I also want to say a BIG THANK YOU for waiting up for me. The next stop was a bit more challenging but we were able to pipe the engine on the trailer. I finally returned home on Monday @ 11 am. The trip had many challenges but it also had many rewards. I met many people that I would have never met had I not done this trip. I have a few desgin flaws on the trailer I will be working on and the next time I will have a second driver. Mike