Graeme_Storey Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Just the thing - you get warm while you are peddling, and you can power a (small) light to see where you would rather be sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 from shetlandpeat :- You can get electric generators at quite a good price, less than 100 pounds in some instances Where did you say ? http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/petrol-generator-850w-2-stroke/path/petrol-driven-suitcase-type-generators http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p12867 http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=10957551&fh_view_size=10&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB&fh_search=generators&fh_eds=%C3%9F&fh_refview=search&isSearch=true these will run tour PC and a small light unlinkedstudent. Depends on the need, 100 can go on an interest free credit card and paid that way, plus you will have the additional protection. Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 ^^ Thanks for that, SP. However, I'd need my broadband in order to get documents back to client plus it would need an awful long cable if it made a noise because, if not, I couldn't hear the audio sound files to transcribe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 ^^ Have you ever tried running one of those things? The running time (based on the time it takes for the fuel tank to go from full to empty), in my experience, relies on a very light load (<20-25% of max output) to produce those numbers. Load it up to 75%+ of capacity, and the running costs are horrendous. Those would very probably cost you around £2.00-£3.00/hour to run if you were taking 500w or more out of them. Those are pretty "cheap" looking beasts too, the one I had the (dis)pleasure of becoming familiar with many years ago was a Honda, and if the build quality these are any more inferior than that thing was (and by the look of those it is), I really don't want to know about trying to use it. For lighting, you'd be far cheaper with a few Tilleys. In fact, in the long run, you'd be better off buying a far bigger output genny, one which you could run under a low load, as if it saw any reasonable usage, you'd soon make back the additional purchase cost and more in lower running costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 @ unlinkedstudent: Do you think anybody would notice if we ran a cable down through Toab, and tied it on to the runway landing lights circuit at the west end? The airport genny kicks in automatically when the mains goes off, and stays running until it comes back on. Such a shame all that electricity is sooo close, and not being otherwise used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme_Storey Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 @ unlinkedstudent: Do you think anybody would notice if we ran a cable down through Toab, and tied it on to the runway landing lights circuit at the west end? The airport genny kicks in automatically when the mains goes off, and stays running until it comes back on. Such a shame all that electricity is sooo close, and not being otherwise used. None of us on Shetlink will tell on you, so go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 @ unlinkedstudent: Do you think anybody would notice if we ran a cable down through Toab, and tied it on to the runway landing lights circuit at the west end? The airport genny kicks in automatically when the mains goes off, and stays running until it comes back on. Such a shame all that electricity is sooo close, and not being otherwise used. I think we should, Ghostrider. I joked with my mates on F/B that I thought it was very inconsiderate that they didn't whack on the runway lights because at least then I could have seen to light me ciggie. As luck would have it, a car was passing and I could just about get by with the light from the lighthouse in order to find the torches, even though I knew where they were. Mind you, taking the mutts out for a walk in pitch black was no fun - I deffo got to get some of those flashy collars for emergencies whether they like them or not! I couldn't see one of 'em and tripped over her twice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 the house would stink of paraffin. You can go up a bit in price, but I do not think you would have the genset next to your pc but more outside. Good LED lighting can work. Another way for you unlinkedstudent would be an inverter. http://www.yourspares.co.uk/parts/ys88785/dc-to-ac-power-inverter-12v--230v-1000w-651.566UK.aspx You could either get a large battery or run it from the car with the engine running. You can get these at a good price as long as you don't shop local. The ultimate would be a UPS http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=uninteruptable+power+supply&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#q=uninterruptible+power+supply&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=xse&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivnsb&source=univ&tbs=shop:1&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=r2CTTaHgGcKahQf7w6GCDw&ved=0CFIQrQQ&biw=1024&bih=576&fp=5b8e3ebf74573f68 these are self contained and can sit next to the PC (if you have a big table) or on the floor next to the power socket. I hope that helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 I used one of these wind-up lanterns last night:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WIND-UP-12-LED-CAMPING-LANTERN-BOATING-FISHING-LIGHT-/330532488204?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Camping_LightsLanternsTorches&hash=item4cf545840c It was absolutely useless and it only stayed at a reasonable light intensity, after ages spent winding it, for about a minute or so each time. I can definitely suggest that they are not worth buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 that would be very strange in the pitch black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 the house would stink of paraffin. You can go up a bit in price, but I do not think you would have the genset next to your pc but more outside. Good LED lighting can work. Another way for you unlinkedstudent would be an inverter. http://www.yourspares.co.uk/parts/ys88785/dc-to-ac-power-inverter-12v--230v-1000w-651.566UK.aspx You could either get a large battery or run it from the car with the engine running. You can get these at a good price as long as you don't shop local. The ultimate would be a UPS http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=uninteruptable+power+supply&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#q=uninterruptible+power+supply&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=xse&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivnsb&source=univ&tbs=shop:1&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=r2CTTaHgGcKahQf7w6GCDw&ved=0CFIQrQQ&biw=1024&bih=576&fp=5b8e3ebf74573f68 these are self contained and can sit next to the PC (if you have a big table) or on the floor next to the power socket. I hope that helps... Again, thanks SP but have you not remembered how knackered our car batteries get with running car headlights during the day in the winter? I really don't think my likkle Chugger could cope with that much strain. I know what a UPS is but even then, decent ones tend to cost an arm and a leg and only run for an hour. I remember when I worked for Foster Wheeler yonks ago we had them - they were around £700 each back then (And I'm going back to when I was in my 20s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 It was just slightly better than being bloody useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 go green folks. small solar cells and a battery tie it into a small powered light. could even work out cheaper than a genny. or maybe build a huge wind farm at the bottom of your garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 It was just slightly better than being bloody useless. Thanks for sharing that with us, daveh - I'll know not to buy one of those then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 the house would stink of paraffin. I have no problem with that, I've spent my life around paraffin burners. In the 60's power cuts were so frequent (around Christmas, New Year & UHA) you were virtually guaranteed to have ones lasting all evening and night), the old Coleman lamp was a semi-permanent feature. The byre was lit by a paraffin wicked lamp almost as long as it was in use, so that was an hour's worth every night November to April while the kye got fed. Add to that paraffin burning tractors, and the number of folk back then that had paraffin heaters, and it was a permanent year round aroma. A house stinking of paraffin sure beats a house stinking of burnt candle fat any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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