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William,
We have used a small generator from WindStream Power. They have lots of
sizes. So far it has been durable.
Joe Ruggiero
www.TheExhibitGuys.com
William Katzman wrote:
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>Hello everyone!
>We are looking to re-create a hand-cranked electrical generator for an
>exhibit. So what I'm looking for is a 12 Volt motor that people have used
>successfully on the floor as an electrical generator. So if anyone out
>there uses a standard motor as a generator, I would love to know the model
>and make of it (if it's successful). And if you have a warning of which
>motors to stay away from then let me know that as well. Thanks!
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>The specifics on our project: essentially we have one 12 Volt motor (that
>is no longer made) that generates electricity for a 12 Volt light, a 12 Volt
>T.V.. and a 12 Volt fan. We want to couple this with another 12 Volt motor
>(in parallel) so that two people can combine their work and we'll include a
>couple more options on what to power.
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>-William
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>William Katzman [log in to unmask]
>Director of Exhibits (828) 322-8169 x307
>Catawba Science Center (828) 322-1585 (fax)
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