RootsBooster Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, Bargepole23 said: Right now, gas is generating 6.59GW of power. Thats 32 million people pedalling at 200W. According to Strava I generate about 150W on an average ride (Sheffield, with inclines) Offset the difference with some reductions in energy use (you won't need the heating high if you're cycling on the spot) and it could be feesible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 17 minutes ago, El Cid said: Are you volunteering? I'm not receiving benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Just now, Padders said: I'm not receiving benefits. Are you fat though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, RootsBooster said: Are you fat though? Certainly not !!! People use electric lawnmowers these days.. wasting electricity. When I was a lad they weren't invented, we used a hand pushed mower.. just another good example at what I'm trying to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bargepole23 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 12 minutes ago, RootsBooster said: According to Strava I generate about 150W on an average ride (Sheffield, with inclines) Offset the difference with some reductions in energy use (you won't need the heating high if you're cycling on the spot) and it could be feesible How is having 32 million people constantly pedalling at any one time in any way feasible? 2 minutes ago, Padders said: Certainly not !!! People use electric lawnmowers these days.. wasting electricity. When I was a lad they weren't invented, we used a hand pushed mower.. just another good example at what I'm trying to say. I would argue that it's completely different to what you orginally said. Encouraging people to use less electricity, gas and other natural resources is one thing, and a very good thing. Suggesting we use millions of tonnes of resource to manufacture, install and connect to the grid loads of things which would be left unused for most of their life is quite another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bloke Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, Padders said: Certainly not !!! People use electric lawnmowers these days.. wasting electricity. When I was a lad they weren't invented, we used a hand pushed mower.. just another good example at what I'm trying to say. Hmmm... I wonder if it would be feasible to supply a free pet sheep to anyone on Jobseeker's Allowance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 Why can't the government bring back conscription, all 18yr olds to operate energy making devices for 2 yrs... A constant supply of free energy.. A new form of National Service, it could also help cut the high crime rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockers rule Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 58 minutes ago, Padders said: I've had a torch many years, you wind a handle attached to the torch for a couple of mins, and you have instant light. No batteries to dispose off, just free energy... Hello Padders, I have one of these 'shaky Torches (some where). You shake them up and down vigorously for a while and have light till the the thing wilts and dies. Never used it myself - too busy having baby's 🥴 🙃 👶 🤣 Interested ? . Keep safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Findlay Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Padders said: Why can't the government set up Gyms in every locality, the equipment used in these Gyms could be converted into energy producing machines. People are suffering after the pandemic with mental issues as well as losing a hell of a lot of general fitness. I like the idea of getting fit with purpose whether it be cycling to work or volunteering for litter picking or trail maintenance. It doesn't have to be a big group two or three people can strike up a conversation whilst keep busy in the community. If you work out the costs of the equipment and the amount you are going to generate onto the grid it could be worth looking at on a small scale at Heeley City Farm as a environmental and education resource. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Rockers rule said: Hello Padders, I have one of these 'shaky Torches (some where). You shake them up and down vigorously for a while and have light till the the thing wilts and dies. Never used it myself - too busy having baby's 🥴 🙃 👶 🤣 Interested ? . Keep safe Not interested Rocker, Stopped shaking things vigorously a while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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