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Generators are an important aspect of most homesteads and off grid living. Our smallest generator is a 3500 watt portable unit that we use to top off our batteries or haul around the property for ...

The concept of building your own hydroelectric generator seems simple at face value: use gravity to impart as much force as possible onto a turbine, which spins a generator, thus generating ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › This article was originally featured on BobVila. After experiencing a long power outage ...