Where can I buy an inverter to be able to plug directly into a normal "B" type duplex outlet?

Question

I'd like to try to rig an exercise bike w/ a reversed motor to create electricity - I saw Ed Begley Jr. had something like that on his show on cable...

Answer 1

You can't just plug an inverter output into a wall socket.The inverter output would have to be almost perfectly synchronized to the AC line. This requires sophisticated circuitry and switching. Secondly, it does you almost no good to rig a setup like that. Your exercise bike would not qualify as a significant cogeneration source, being intermittent and of relatively low wattage.

Better you should plug a power strip into the inverter output and connect a battery to the input, which you can charge with your exercise bike. The inverter could then power things like your TV or computer.

Answer 2

you could use an automotive generator or alternator driven with a belt or chain off the exercise bike.

hook it to a car battery that powers a 12 volt television.. or lighting, never let the battery drop below 9.6 volts to keep it healthy for a long time.