venue: Redfield Community, BucksWant to make your own emissions-free electricity, independent of fossil fuels and expensive solar arrays and wind turbines? On this pedal powered generators course you will discover how to use your own bike as part of a small power station, capable of powering computers, stereos, TVs and other small household appliances. This method makes a great use of your bike when you’re not riding it around town. During the course, you will find out all you need to know to assemble a bike-powered generator. You will learn how to use your bike to charge batteries (DC); to run appliances in real time (AC); and how to combine AC and DC systems. All this will be using one bicycle. But also, on this 2-day course, you will learn how to link bikes together to generate more power for performances or festivals - PLUS, combining pedal power and solar power. The course will cover:
Basic DIY skills would be an advantage but are not necessary to take part in the course. dates: see 'book online' below
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how to book: |
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arrive: |
Friday
evening at 6.30 for dinner at 7.30 |
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depart: |
Sunday
after lunch (served at 1.00) |
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directions: |
click here for
directions by bicycle, public transport and car |
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what
to bring: |
pen
and notebook; towel
(meals and bedding are provided) NO DOGS PLEASE |
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let
us know: |
if
you are vegan or have any food allergies, or any special needs |
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accommodation: |
3-4
people sharing single-sex rooms |
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prices: |
£190
high-waged; £170 waged; £150 student / unwaged Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee) No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course |
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car
sharing: |
visit
our car
sharing forum to offer or request a lift |
bicycle generator
powering a light-bulb
eight bicycle generators wired together
