| If you are looking for an inexpensive way to try | | | | Like the materials list, the actual method of |
| alternate energy sources in your home, you should | | | | assembling your generator will depend on the specific |
| think about building a magnetic energy generator. | | | | model you have chosen. Here is a general look, |
| Unlike other alternate forms of energy, the materials | | | | however, at how the different parts are used in |
| required to build a magnetic energy generator are | | | | order to generate electricity. |
| inexpensive and easy to locate. | | | | The magnets are wrapped in wire and are attached |
| Depending on the amount of power you want your | | | | to a rotor. This is then placed on the central shaft. |
| generator to furnish, you may need to build a larger | | | | When the generator is started, these magnets will |
| or smaller generator. The principals of building a larger | | | | rotate around the central shaft and this causes |
| generator are essentially similar to a smaller model. | | | | magnetic energy to transfer from the magnets to |
| Building a smaller model can be a great way for you | | | | the copper wrapped wire. Current builds up and is |
| to try out the equipment and determine whether it is | | | | transferred through a circuit in order to power |
| right for your home. | | | | various appliances and items in your home. |
| There are many plans and instructions available online | | | | The exact method by which you will position your |
| for how to build a magnetic energy generator. All it | | | | magnets and wrap them with wire will be dependent |
| takes is a few easy steps. Here is what you need to | | | | on the size of generator you are creating. You may |
| do: | | | | need to start the unit with an external motor or hand |
| Gather Your Materials | | | | crank in order to start the magnets spinning and the |
| There are a few basic materials you need to build | | | | generation of power to begin. |
| one of these units. These include: | | | | You want to make sure that you pay attention to |
| - Aluminum base plate | | | | the specific polarity of the magnets since it is these |
| - Oil impregnated brass sleeve bearing | | | | that cause the attraction-repulsion quality that |
| - Brass shaft | | | | generates your power. You also want to make sure |
| - Brass rotor | | | | that you pay attention to the placement of wires |
| - .040 thick copper coated steel wire | | | | and how they are wrapped on the magnets in order |
| - .032 thick copper coated steel wire | | | | to maximize their efficiency. You want to make sure |
| - Mylar insulation | | | | that you do not allow the wires to come into contact |
| - A number of permanent magnets | | | | with the brass rotor. |
| - Copper tubing | | | | What You Need To Know |
| - Acrylic sleeve to hold copper tubing | | | | Building a magnetic energy generator is not difficult |
| Once you have all of your equipment together, you | | | | but it may take some time to get the technique |
| can begin to assemble your generator. Depending on | | | | right. Getting precise instructions and illustrated |
| the exact plans that you choose, the dimensions and | | | | diagrams can be the best way to ensure that your |
| quantities of the above materials may vary slightly. | | | | project is a success. You can then expect to avail of |
| They may also vary depending on the size of the | | | | this free and environmentally friendly power source in |
| unit you want to build. | | | | a very short period of time. |
| Assembling Your Generator | | | | |