Once the Apocalypse has set in causing probable loss of day to day luxuries like electricity to your home, it is vitally important to know how to obtain alternative power sources.
So I’m thinking “He who has power has POWER right”!! Dang this info gonna help make you King Pimpdaddy of the Apocalypse…
You might want to learn:
- How to remove a car battery…
- How to wire a car inverter to a car battery…
- How to build a portable power pack…
- How to use a car alternator to make alternative energy…
How to remove a car battery:
1. Open the hood of the car and use the support bar to prop it open.
2. Locate the battery within the engine compartment. If you're unsure about which part is the battery, then check your owner’s manual. Some vehicles have their battery in the trunk, under or behind an access panel.
3. Check the positive post to be sure that the cover is on. If the post is not covered, place a towel or other clean rag over the positive post. This will help you to avoid accidentally creating sparks by coming into contact with the positive terminal.
4. Loosen the nut that holds the terminal onto the negative post using a socket wrench. The nut will be located to the left of the terminal.
5. Lift the terminal off the negative battery post. If needed, pry the terminal open with a screwdriver, or gently wiggle the connector until it loosens.
6. Remove the cover from the positive post. Loosen the nut that holds the terminal onto the positive post by using a socket wrench. Although the negative terminal has been removed, still be careful to ensure the wrench used does not contact any other metal.
7. Lift the terminal off the positive post. If needed, pry the terminal open with a screwdriver or wiggle the connector to loosen the terminal.
And remove...
Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Car-Battery-Terminals
How to wire a car inverter to a car battery:
1.
Choose where you want your inverter to be. Ideally you want the unit to be in an area that will allow it to remain cool, dry, and protected from any cargo or people that might damage it. The closer the unit is to the battery, the better. At this point you should choose the route that your power cables will take to the battery.
2.
Remove any interior trim pieces that you need to in order to run your wire, and drill any holes that the wire will run through. Put rubber grommets in the holes you drilled to protect the power cables. The length of wire you need is determined by your particular setup, but the manual of the inverter generally specifies the gauge of the wire.
3.
Run each wire separately from the unit to the battery. As you run the wire, mark half of the wires with black electrical tape wrapped around both ends so that you can easily determine which one is the ground wire. Cut each wire 1 to 2 feet too long on each end just in case you make a mistake later. Replace trim pieces and anchor the wire to the body of the car wherever it is exposed and not secured by the trim. Mount your inverter as directed by the manufacturer's instructions in the manual.
4.
Cut the wire that you marked with tape to an appropriate length, and strip 1/2 inch of insulation off the ends with the strippers or a utility knife. This will be the negative, or (-), cable. Slip a protective rubber boot over both ends of the wire (usually included in the kit). Fit a wire ring terminal onto the end of the wire intended to connect to the battery, and crimp securely with the wire crimping tool. You can now screw these ends onto the negative terminal of the battery and inverter.
5.
The remaining wire will be the positive, or (+), cable. Prepare it the same as the negative cable, but do not yet connect it to the unit or the battery. Locate a space in the engine compartment somewhere along the length of the positive cable where you can mount the fuse box. Cut the positive cable in this spot and attach the fuse box to the positive cable. Some fuse boxes just require the wire to be stripped and screwed in. Others require you to prepare the ends with rubber boots and ring terminals, but you already know how to do that now. Anchor the fuse box to the car using the screws that came with it.
6.
Attach the positive cable to the inverter unit, and then finally the battery. Make sure that a fuse is in place in the fuse box, and test the unit.
Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_5702047_wire-car-inverter-car-battery.html
This PDF provides a bit more info on one particular brand of Power Inverters:
How to build a portable power pack:
How to use a car alternator to make alternative energy:
Step 1 - Know about the Alternator
Alternators from cars provide a substantial amount of electricity to the automobiles accessories. The type of alternator to use should be an older design, and you can find many in the scrap yard. A large percentage of the alternators come with internal regulators to control the charging rate; try and pick this type to keep hook up and installation to a minimum.
Step 2 - Connect the Alternator
Alternators should be connected to a twelve volt battery to provide stability in the system. Connect the largest terminal of the alternator to the + (positive) terminal of the battery, the – (negative) terminal of the battery connects to the frame (housing) of the alternator; two or three smaller terminals will remain depending on the design. With the two terminal design it usually means that a regulator is built in, and you need to attach one terminal to battery + (positive) and the other small terminal, through some type of switch, to a turn on + (positive) voltage source. This turn on circuit energizes the regulator and will control the alternator output voltage to a maximum of approximately 14 to 14.7 volts. With a three terminal design it usually means you have to mount an external regulator and run the corresponding wiring form the alternator to the regulator and the battery + (positive) and turn on + (positive) voltage then go to the regulator instead of the alternator. If you want to use the alternator as a backup source of power when your regular system fails, then consider using a small gas powered engine -for instance one from a lawn mower.
Step 3 - Bolt the Alternator
Bolt the alternator to the deck, and attach a pulley on the output shaft of the gas motor to drive the alternator through a belt.
Step 4 - Use an Alternator for Green Energy
If you are considering using this alternator to generate energy, try attaching it to a pole and mounting a blade type fan or propeller to the shaft of the alternator. Place this assembly in a windy location for Mother Nature to turn it. If you live beside a running stream or body of water, mount a paddle wheel on the alternator and allow the water to do the work. Remember that the alternator cannot be immersed in the water and should be protected from large amounts of spray.
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