Now, our interest in magnetic energy has been piqued by other products we’ve recently reviewed, and we’ve been doing a good deal of reading on the subject of late and fancied ourselves as becoming lay experts on magnet generators. Having now taken a look inside Magnet 4 Energy we’ve only got one thing to say…
The Facts
It starts off as many of these products do, with a reminder of the value of renewable energy resources. It’s not just a feel good spiel however, but helps distinguish the cold hard cost savings to the consumer in implementing alternative energy in the home.
The creators of Magnet 4 Energy go beyond well beyond a whimsical reflection on the impact of our wasteful ways. There is actually an entirely separate ebook which forms the second half of Magnet 4 Energy which provides 6 full chapters (over 60 pages) on reducing energy consumption in the home. Once again, even before delving into the core product and pulling on our tool belt we’d discovered ways to potentially reduce our energy usage by up to 50%.
We get a lesson behind the theory of magnetic energy. For those who have a healthy grasp on physics and electronics, this part may prove elementary reading, but we enjoyed the analogies the ebook provided and appreciated being given an ‘aha!’ moment so early into the process. It’s dumbed down science to be sure, but it made sense and got us excited about the project, and we think making it all very user friendly counts for a lot. In summary, magnetic energy harnesses the naturally occurring forces of attraction and repulsion between magnets to create kinetic energy and utilities it to drive an electric generator. The result? Clean, pollution free and self sustainable electricity.
We also found the explanation of the main types of grid systems you can implement at home to be useful, and provided some clear directions as to how our new magnetic generator was actually going to help power our appliances. It covers portable, grid intertied systems, grid intertied systems with a backup, and a full off grid power source. It also provides a detailed summary of each of the components of each system. Once again, these components will be familiar to anyone who has implemented alternative energy systems at home, and there’s a high degree of commonality between solar, wind and magnet power grids.
Remember we said we like idiot proof? The main section in Magnets for Energy provides over 80 pages of step by step instruction on how to construct and utilize magnetic renewable energy inside a home energy solution. Those pages are brimming with images, photographs and diagrams to compliment the written explanation of what we’re supposed to be doing and why. The diagrams don’t just show you how each stage of the process is supposed to fit together, but how each separate part of each process needs to be constructed.
If the ‘paint by numbers’ instructions aren’t enough to keep you on track, there are 14 video’s which literally take you by the hand and guide you through the more important stages of construction. Did we mention how much we love video’s? Anything that lets us create by mimicry alone gets a big thumbs up.
The Nitty Gritty
Energy 4 Living have 3 core essential requirements for a product like this to rate highly.
- Will we have all the gear we need to do it.
- Will we be told exactly what parts are required.
- Will we be given enough detail to construct it so that it works.
We’ve already seen that the detail given in the instruction manual and the video series easily qualifies item 3. Now, this generator is a little more labor intensive than some of the alternative smaller magnet generators. For this reason in addition to a solder iron and amp meter, you’re also going to need an angle grinder, and a welder. Everything else you require is likely to be in any self respecting handyman’s toolkit, but you can expect construction time to be longer than for less comprehensive magnet generators.
We’re not left guessing on parts and materials either. There’s a fully comprehensive list and the easiest thing to do is print it off and hand it to the sales person at the local hardware store to make sure you get exactly what you need.
The instruction manual goes beyond simply explaining how to set up, prime and start your magnetic generator. In Magnets 4 Energy you also get detailed instructions on hooking up your generator to a battery supply and installing it into your working grid. It takes you through electrical, mechanical, DC output and battery testing to ensure everything is working, and lets you know how to troubleshoot if its not. There’s a heavy focus on safety which experienced tinkerers will acknowledge as good practice, and is made all the more important when considering that your finished generator is capable of churning out 50 volts when not connected to your battery.
The holistic approach and level of detail provided in Magnets 4 Energy makes the introduction of magnetic energy into your home a reality, even for a novice. However, you will need to be prepared to put in some hard yards in the garage to get it up and running. Having said that, the time is a small price to pay when considering the potential benefit to your home, hip pocket, and environment once your project is complete.
Magnets 4 Energy Bonus Items
As if providing plans for a magnet generator wasn’t enough, there are several bonuses which come with the product which add a handy dynamic to the product. There’s the controversial book on How to Run Your Car on Water, Living Green, the popular Renewable Energy Handbook and more. Those bonus items alone are worth more than the purchase price (and that’s even if you know exactly where to find them at their cheapest).
The Skinny
Magnets 4 Energy struck us as one of those products where the creators have gone to great lengths to ensure that those who purchase it really can achieve what the product intends you will achieve. This is important, because not all of them do. Its clear that a great deal of forethought and effort has gone into providing the required level of detail, and the presenters almost seem anxious to ensure you have all the information at your disposal to make it happen.
Having read the manual and seen the video’s, we weren’t left with a sense of concern that we wouldn’t be able to do it, but were instead looking forward to tackling it head on. We know from past experience that gaining that sense of confidence and know-how can be the difference between people who purchase a product like Magnets 4 Energy leaving it to gather dust on their hard drive, and actually taking action and seeing results.
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