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« on: February 22, 2022, 11:41:55 am »
My little DC generator from Cringle Manufacturing arrived yesterday, and I thought I would give a review of its performance.  I'm quite satisfied with the results, and hope to soon have a proper arrangement of a steam-driven generator powering one of my solenoid engines.

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Re: Cringle Manufacturing Model Generator
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2022, 02:33:29 pm »

6.4 volts.  Excellent Doug!
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Re: Cringle Manufacturing Model Generator
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2022, 03:06:37 pm »
Very unique and handsome generator Doug...might look into getting one of them!

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« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2022, 03:33:40 pm »
Thanks for the review Doug , I like that.
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Re: Cringle Manufacturing Model Generator
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2022, 05:38:47 pm »
What's the current draw at the 6.4v with the above load?  Performance in watts is more meaningful.
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« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2022, 06:40:19 pm »
Quote from: krypto31337 on February 22, 2022, 05:38:47 pm
What's the current draw at the 6.4v with the above load?  Performance in watts is more meaningful.
Performance in watts is not great. Builder says it will operate 8 led lamps- thats not a lot. I could check current draw of a few accessories, but dont really have a good way of testing max current capability, nor do i want to risk damaging it.
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« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2022, 08:53:29 pm »
This weekend I was studying this generator pretty closely as I liked the look, but I was worried about the actual current output capability.  Generally, I use incandescent bulbs with my generators as I prefer the light output and like using the generator to provide a good working load for the engine.  I have a decent selection of bulbs and usually I can balance light output versus load to get what I want.

Does the generator pull very hard?  Maybe it would be nice to use with the Stirling engine I have.
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« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2022, 10:48:15 am »
Quote from: krypto31337 on February 22, 2022, 08:53:29 pm
This weekend I was studying this generator pretty closely as I liked the look, but I was worried about the actual current output capability.  Generally, I use incandescent bulbs with my generators as I prefer the light output and like using the generator to provide a good working load for the engine.  I have a decent selection of bulbs and usually I can balance light output versus load to get what I want.

Does the generator pull very hard?  Maybe it would be nice to use with the Stirling engine I have.
Did some further testing.
The led bulb that came with the generator draws 24ma, but I dont think it would light 8 this size.
I tried a #44 inc. Bulb which draws 220ma at 6v and the generator would not light it up and pulls very hard.
It still meets the manufactures specs, although it might not meet you requirements.
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Re: Cringle Manufacturing Model Generator
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2022, 04:16:21 pm »
Thanks for testing!  Seems like it's more suited for LED bulbs.  Still looks nice though.

The chart of incandescent bulbs info I pulled from the old site.

E10 Base Bulbs

BULB   VOLTAGE   AMPS     WATTS

#14    2.47V     .30A     .741W    Standard for Jensen #15
#131   1.30V     .10A     .130W    Low HP motor & Jensen #15
#502   5.10V     .15A     .765W    Stepper-motor Generator
#359   1.35V     .06A     .081W    Low HP motor & Jensen #15
#222   2.25V     .25A     .563W    Focused-beam for Jensen #15
#352x  3.00V     .07A     .210W    Standard for Jensen #15E
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« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2022, 09:23:12 am »
A box arrived today from Cringle.  Looking forward to opening it this weekend.
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« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2022, 10:13:58 am »
Quote from: txlabman on March 11, 2022, 09:23:12 am
A box arrived today from Cringle.  Looking forward to opening it this weekend.
Am interested to know what you think of it! I really like mine. I need to decide on the right engine to drive it.
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Re: Cringle Manufacturing Model Generator
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2022, 09:39:55 pm »
trying to  find the web site for cringle manufacturing,,is it,.com or co.uk??? Thank you....
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« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2022, 11:02:17 pm »
Thank you so much for the web site...I need to order one of those...lol..Thanks again.... ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D
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Re: Cringle Manufacturing Model Generator
« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2022, 10:41:52 am »
That has the look that I really like.
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