Ultracaps tested for excess energy

[Gobaga]

The idea is that it is easier to find a way to generate 1.5 volt then it is to 12v or even 120 ...

So yes we use battery for now  ...

OK mate.  Point taken. 

Have you tried other technologies? 

Tesla was able to charge capacitors for free - Joule thief ala cosmic rays (or whatever charged the capacitor)

I've seen a lot of  people claim to charge batteries with hv but I have yet to see it in real life.

Ever hear of an atomic battery?  I always wondered if you could make one from the Americium 242 in a smoke detector.  I think that is an alpha emitter, so might not work.  Atomic batteries last for several years.

[innovation_station]

the gold ring and the BOOK OF LOVE ...

W

[Pirate88179]

Running LEDs from a battery is just an efficient way to light a Xmas tree.  Even if the battery is free, someone payed to build the battery and the battery doesn't last forever. 

While efficiency is a good thing, the goal of this site and the few others like it is true energy freedom.  To some this is as much as they want or need at no cost, anytime, anywhere.  That's true energy freedom.  To others it is just something that doesn't cost as much as the grid - like solar or wind.

I want it all for nothing and as much as I can get.  What about all of you?

I agree with you mostly here with one exception.  I lit those 400 leds from my EER (Earth Energy Receiver) which is free and, although it may run out eventually, (that remains to be seen) it has been going strong now for two years.  This is energy that is already in the earth and the b-cap and JT circuits allow us to tap into it to make it more usable.

I agree with Mark in that if we can get very good amounts of light for a long, long time on 1.5 volts, this opens the door to powering the circuits with other alternative means be it solar, wind, EER's, water wheels, etc.  I use very little grid lighting in my home now, mostly leds from dead batteries and other JT circuit lighting.  Soon, I hope to be able to run my heat pump from a larger version.  It may or may not be possible but I won't know if I don't try.  My electric bill is down to about $30/month and I am aiming for 0.

Bill

[Vortex1]

Here's a little theme song for the inspector

Hope you all enjoy......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bcpofztr19E

[Pirate88179]

Here's a little theme song for the inspector

Hope you all enjoy......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bcpofztr19E

Those guys are great!  I used to have a telecaster like that blond tone one.

Bill