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The last headlight you will ever need
On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:29:42 -0400, Duane
wrote: I would also love to find a good manual coffee grinder that didn't cause an arm and a leg so if anyone has a link... Methinks the problem is that you're searching for a "coffee grinder" which implies motor power. The older term is a "coffee mill" which will return more hits of the mechanical nature. Try googling for "mechanical coffee mill" as in: https://www.google.com/search?q=mechanical+coffee+mill&tbm=isch As you mentioned, most are antiques, but there are some that look like reproductions or are fairly new looking. This looks interesting but might be difficult to attach to your bicycle: http://coffeeinated.com/equipment-reviews/new-hario-coffee-mill-canister-c-review/ Mo http://www.coffeemakersglobal.com/manual-coffee-grinders/ -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
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On 3/27/2014 11:28 AM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:29:42 -0400, Duane wrote: I would also love to find a good manual coffee grinder that didn't cause an arm and a leg so if anyone has a link... Methinks the problem is that you're searching for a "coffee grinder" which implies motor power. The older term is a "coffee mill" which will return more hits of the mechanical nature. Try googling for "mechanical coffee mill" as in: https://www.google.com/search?q=mechanical+coffee+mill&tbm=isch As you mentioned, most are antiques, but there are some that look like reproductions or are fairly new looking. This looks interesting but might be difficult to attach to your bicycle: http://coffeeinated.com/equipment-reviews/new-hario-coffee-mill-canister-c-review/ Mo http://www.coffeemakersglobal.com/manual-coffee-grinders/ Belt from left side of hub, up over rack, with pulleys on rack edge, to your center of rack coffee mill: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...nginject-1.jpg -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org/ Open every day since 1 April, 1971 |
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On 28/03/14 03:00, Phil W Lee wrote:
John B. considered Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:51:03 +0700 the perfect time to write: On Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:52:24 -0700, Jeff Liebermann wrote: On Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:47:16 -0700, Jeff Liebermann wrote: 600 watts: http://www.econvergence.net/The-Pedal-A-Watt-Bicycle-Generator-Stand-s/1820.htm See bottom of page for the "400 watt grid intertie inverter". Sigh. 300 watts: http://www.pedalpowergenerator.com But can you do it for 8 hours a day, day in and day out? I really need to power some tools on the boat I'm working on which is anchored out in the harbour. You should be able to power a reasonably respectable car alternator with even a fairly modest wind turbine, which would seem ideally suited to use on a boat. That'll keep a decent 12v battery charged for either direct use, or through an inverter if you need utility voltage for your tools. I can't say that I remember using any power tools on boats when I used to help out down at the yard in Brnham-on-Crouch though. Car alternators are designed to be turned at relatively high speed compared with a windmill. The only option is to gear the windmill so that it turns the alternator at much higher speed - but then efficiency suffers as power lost in the gears. There are better solutions. -- JS |
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"somebody" wrote in message ... On Tue, 25 Mar 2014 09:18:57 -0400, Duane wrote: On 3/25/2014 9:02 AM, Sir Ridesalot wrote: On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 5:40:39 AM UTC-4, somebody wrote: Now I have seen everything: http://www.fasttech.com/products/1/1...-3-mode-3200lm Notice how close the light is to the beam shown? Notice the nice hot spot on that beam? Over 6.75 inches wide (172mm) and it goes on your handlebars? Sounds and looks like a bunch of flashlights mounted together but not giving a very useful beam pattern to see the road surface with. In strobe mode that light will be most annoying to anyone approaching it from in front. I'd pass on it too. Cheers I wouldn't have to turn it on to reject it. I can't imagine mounting a piece of junk like that on my bars. But I think the OP's point was to be sarcastic, no? Yes, I forgot the sarcasm header... But is there one floating out there with even more LEDs? Maybe a home brew light - you can get 5W GU10 units with 24 LEDs alleged to equal a 40W halogen. The 24 LEDs are in series, so you'd need an inverter to boost a convenient battery supply to somewhere in the general direction of 100V. |
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Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:29:42 -0400, Duane wrote: I would also love to find a good manual coffee grinder that didn't cause an arm and a leg so if anyone has a link... Methinks the problem is that you're searching for a "coffee grinder" which implies motor power. The older term is a "coffee mill" which will return more hits of the mechanical nature. Try googling for "mechanical coffee mill" as in: https://www.google.com/search?q=mechanical+coffee+mill&tbm=isch As you mentioned, most are antiques, but there are some that look like reproductions or are fairly new looking. This looks interesting but might be difficult to attach to your bicycle: http://coffeeinated.com/equipment-reviews/new-hario-coffee-mill-canister-c-review/ Mo http://www.coffeemakersglobal.com/manual-coffee-grinders/ Thanks. -- duane |
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On 3/27/2014 12:19 PM, AMuzi wrote:
In the 1930s there were kits to use a Sturmey Archer dynohub powered by a windmill to charge batteries and run DC auto lamps for farm lighting. Interesting. Seems it wouldn't have to be anything as rare as a Dynohub. I'd think a regular bottle generator salvaged from a junk store bike could do that job. But today, unless a person's off the grid, it's far easier to just run another wire at standard voltage. Related: In the British online magazine The Engineer, one person responding to an article pointed out that our current approach to LED lights might be all backwards. LEDs typically need about 3 or 4 volts; but modern LED replacement bulbs take either 110 V or 220 V and internally convert it down to something the LEDs can use. That has to add to the cost of those $20 bulbs. This guy pointed out that in new construction, at least, it might make more sense to run low voltage circuits to each room, circuits tailored to LED lighting. That would make it easier to incorporate solar inputs, or low-tech wind inputs. I haven't tried to work out the economics, but it sounds like an interesting possibility. -- - Frank Krygowski |
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On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:29:42 -0400, Duane
wrote: On 3/27/2014 7:46 AM, John B. wrote: On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:31:25 +1100, James wrote: On 27/03/14 11:56, John B. wrote: On Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:22:45 -0700, sms wrote: On 3/26/2014 12:29 PM, Jeff Liebermann wrote: snip Hmmm... I haven't seen any bicycle powered can openers, but I suppose one could be designed. Speed reduction seems to be the major problem, so I would suggest an outboard worm gear, driving a sprocket, with the power transmitted to the can opener via a speedometer cable. I'm not sure there's a market, but if you label it "high efficiency" and "ecologically correct", it should bring in some sales. You need to work on a bicycle driven coffee grinder. For bicycle tourists without access to electric power the present options suck because the manual grinders are extremely slow. Contrary to what was shown in the movie City Slickers, there are no battery powered coffee grinders. The closest I've come is this: http://nordicgroup.us/bikecoff/bcimages/batterygrinder.JPG but this 12VDC grinder has been discontinued. My goodness but you Americans seem so inapt. One can easily pound coffee beans into a powder with a mortar and pestle. Just like the old folks used to. But of course, you probably can't figure out how to operate one of those. I do use a hand powered can opener though, and have never owned an electric can opener. Years ago, being the dotting husband that I am :-) I bought my wife an electric can opener. She tried it a few times and put it away and went back to the manual can opener. I can only assume that the manual opener worked better for some reason. Probably useful for people with arthritis or something. Easy enough to find a manual one that works well these days. Not like the old stab and cut ones. I would also love to find a good manual coffee grinder that didn't cause an arm and a leg so if anyone has a link... Try http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=289750 they list several in the 10 - 30 dollar range. Of course you throw confusion into the game with your demand that they must be "good". Can't you be happy with the plastic junk that others find so appealing? -- Cheers, John B. |
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On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:44:43 +0000, Phil W Lee
wrote: John B. considered Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:46:00 +0700 the perfect time to write: On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:31:25 +1100, James wrote: On 27/03/14 11:56, John B. wrote: On Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:22:45 -0700, sms wrote: On 3/26/2014 12:29 PM, Jeff Liebermann wrote: snip Hmmm... I haven't seen any bicycle powered can openers, but I suppose one could be designed. Speed reduction seems to be the major problem, so I would suggest an outboard worm gear, driving a sprocket, with the power transmitted to the can opener via a speedometer cable. I'm not sure there's a market, but if you label it "high efficiency" and "ecologically correct", it should bring in some sales. You need to work on a bicycle driven coffee grinder. For bicycle tourists without access to electric power the present options suck because the manual grinders are extremely slow. Contrary to what was shown in the movie City Slickers, there are no battery powered coffee grinders. The closest I've come is this: http://nordicgroup.us/bikecoff/bcimages/batterygrinder.JPG but this 12VDC grinder has been discontinued. My goodness but you Americans seem so inapt. One can easily pound coffee beans into a powder with a mortar and pestle. Just like the old folks used to. But of course, you probably can't figure out how to operate one of those. I do use a hand powered can opener though, and have never owned an electric can opener. Years ago, being the dotting husband that I am :-) I bought my wife an electric can opener. She tried it a few times and put it away and went back to the manual can opener. I can only assume that the manual opener worked better for some reason. They generally do, until you get arthritis in your wrists or hands. I regard the electric ones as a disability aid, much like "golf" buggies or lifts/elevators/escalators in buildings with less than 10 storeys - fine for those who actually NEED them, but most people need the exercise far more. Of course the reason for the lack of interest in can openers is the fact that we so seldom eat anything that is not fresh :-) A survey of the kitchen turns up only some canned fruit that was apparently bought because it is currently "out of season" and is not, at the moment, available in the market. -- Cheers, John B. |
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On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:00:27 +0000, Phil W Lee
wrote: John B. considered Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:51:03 +0700 the perfect time to write: On Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:52:24 -0700, Jeff Liebermann wrote: On Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:47:16 -0700, Jeff Liebermann wrote: 600 watts: http://www.econvergence.net/The-Pedal-A-Watt-Bicycle-Generator-Stand-s/1820.htm See bottom of page for the "400 watt grid intertie inverter". Sigh. 300 watts: http://www.pedalpowergenerator.com But can you do it for 8 hours a day, day in and day out? I really need to power some tools on the boat I'm working on which is anchored out in the harbour. You should be able to power a reasonably respectable car alternator with even a fairly modest wind turbine, which would seem ideally suited to use on a boat. That'll keep a decent 12v battery charged for either direct use, or through an inverter if you need utility voltage for your tools. I can't say that I remember using any power tools on boats when I used to help out down at the yard in Brnham-on-Crouch though. Like all the other "green" devices to keep a battery bank charged they work, sort of. If you have the wind charger, and the solar panels, and the engine driven generator, the system becomes much more reliable. If you never used power tools in the boat yard than I'm surprised. I can't imagine, say sanding the topsides of a 40 - 50 ft. boat prior to painting, by hand. Or doing a really mirror like paint job without a spray gun :-) -- Cheers, John B. |
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On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:25:40 -0400, Frank Krygowski
wrote: On 3/27/2014 12:19 PM, AMuzi wrote: In the 1930s there were kits to use a Sturmey Archer dynohub powered by a windmill to charge batteries and run DC auto lamps for farm lighting. Interesting. Seems it wouldn't have to be anything as rare as a Dynohub. I'd think a regular bottle generator salvaged from a junk store bike could do that job. But today, unless a person's off the grid, it's far easier to just run another wire at standard voltage. Related: In the British online magazine The Engineer, one person responding to an article pointed out that our current approach to LED lights might be all backwards. LEDs typically need about 3 or 4 volts; but modern LED replacement bulbs take either 110 V or 220 V and internally convert it down to something the LEDs can use. That has to add to the cost of those $20 bulbs. This guy pointed out that in new construction, at least, it might make more sense to run low voltage circuits to each room, circuits tailored to LED lighting. That would make it easier to incorporate solar inputs, or low-tech wind inputs. I haven't tried to work out the economics, but it sounds like an interesting possibility. I suspect that the economics would show that the cost of copper would probably negate any savings in light bulbs. After all the advantage of the 220 VAC system is that the wires are half the size. -- Cheers, John B. |
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