I'm very interested in creating my own electricity, and have seen kits that allow you to do just that with bikes (Pedal-a-Watt Stationary Bike Power Generator. Learn how to build one!)
Unfortunately, I do not have a bike, and these kits range from 300-400. There are also some kits that sell the parts, which would allow me to perhaps adjust the way this thing works, and substitute the bike for something else. Unfortunately I'm not sure if I have the electronic skill or know how to pull that off.

The amount of work for the amount of power you get suprisingly reasonable, about an hour of work (pedaling) for the average adult results in about 200watts. But I'm not sure how reasonable that would be in powering my one CFL 6400K sunlight bulb. Is there anyone that can fill in the blanks for me? Any suggestions?

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wow i could pay a crackhead for free electricity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i'd be off the grid!

That's only part of the appeal, it's also a great form of exercise! I know I'd be more motivated if the work I was doing was to be repayed with pot.

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i was thinking of trying one of these, Solar powered portable devices for home, office or your vehicle
what do you guys think? for under 500 dollars. sounds pretty good.

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huh, after rereading it, i dont think it will put out enough serious power to run a complete grow, but it may be able to use some other appliances in the house to cut costs.

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Your bulb doesnt require much juice, and I wouldnt invest in the bike for supplemental power. It wouldnt pay itself off in years

I wasn't thinking supplemental, more like, I feel bad about using my parent's electricity, I want be more self-sufficient, be more stealthy, and I want to lose some weight.
Also, my grow is for very personal use, as in, only me, and maybe some for my parents if they ask. Thanks for the info.

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Every little bit helps! The less energy you draw the less reason they have to suspect you.

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One word.

SOLAR!

yeah try solar, i bought small 14 inch panels and i wired them to charge my camcorder, ipod, cellphone,and laptop all at the same time!! i can even run my desktop in full sunlight... ( it draws 500w)

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Nothing i say is true, i do not use, grow, or condone the use of marijuana, every thing i say is a fabrication.