Portable physical mechanical work to electricity generator

In article , snipped-for-privacy@sky.com says... | As well as a diesel or petrol generator for electricity | people may find a mechanical generator useful in | some cirumstances. This can be seen in the film | "The Flight of the Pheonix ". An exercise bike type | of generator could also be useful. | This could be very useful in emergencies. | ....and the point to your postings is?

I think he is trying to be funny. I am not sure though.

knows....unusual post ......Ross

Well, I read once that a human in good physical condition can generate something like 1/3 horsepower. 746 watts divided by 3 equals (drum roll) ................... 248 watts. My coffee maker needs 1025 watts.

Dean

Hey, don't knock it!.. ;-) Back in the Good Old Days, folks in outback Oztralia used to power their emergency HF radios using pedal-powered DC generators - in some cases, just a Generator off an old car strapped to a pushbike frame. With no other form of electricity available, it was the only way to get enough power to call the Flying Doctor...

Cameron:-)

That would be VERY good condition if you could keep it up for even 10 minutes.

Best regards, Spehro Pefhany