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Test Data and Operating Instructions

The 400 Watt Crank-a-Watt™ Version was used for testing.

On this page you'll find information on how long a typical battery charge will last, and how much cranking is needed to power various appliances. 

Overview:

Product: Crank-a-Watt™ Patent pending emergency generator. These tests reviewed practical uses for the 400 watt hand crank/bike pedal unit. This independent testing conducted by a dealer proves the Crank-a-Watt™ hand/bike pedal generator product is an "Extremely valuable asset during a power outage or emergency."

NOTE: The Battery was cranked to a full charge before each test to get best results. When idle, the battery may be kept at peak readiness by using a float charger. Recharging the battery with a bike pedal setup will require approx. 50% less physical effort than hand cranking, and will recharge the battery 2 times faster than hand cranking.

Test #1 Using: Small lead acid battery 145 cold crank amps, lawn mower-tractor type (12v) (this is the type of battery supplied with your unit). A 400 watt inverter was used for this test.

Test #2 Using: Larger lead acid battery 240 cold crank amps, lawn mower-tractor type (12v) (this is the type of battery supplied with your unit). A 1500 watt inverter was used for this test.

Important Note: All test data was collected using one standard lead acid, lawn and tractor battery. The performance of the Crank-a-Watt™ product will double if using 2 batteries, triple if using 3 batteries, and so on. Adding additional batteries is a simple, and cost effective way to greatly boost the running time of your appliances. An inexpensive set of jumper cables can be used to connect extra batteries to the Crank-a-Watt™ unit.

Testing completed and successful on:

  • Light (lamp)
  • Blender
  • Food Processor
  • Mixer
  • I Pod
  • Cell Phone
  • Can Opener
  • Rechargeable small batteries (AAA, AA, C and D Batteries)
  • Rechargeable Batteries for hand tools
  • T.V.
  • PlayStation
  • Laptop Computer
  • Bread Maker (for mixing only) not cooking
  • Waffle Maker
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric burner

Test #1- Using 145 CCA Battery & 400 watt power inverter:

  1. Energy saver light bulb in lamp: 13 watt load cfl.
    Test started with 13v. full charge on battery. Test lasted for 7 hours 2 min.
    Final battery voltage 11.8v. No cranking needed
  2. Prepared pancake batter in blender: 450 watt load. Test started at 12.8v. Blended for 4 minutes. Final battery voltage 12.6v
    No cranking needed.
  3. Chopped food in Food Processor: 450 watt load. Test started at 12.8v. Chopped for 4 minutes. Final battery voltage 12.6v
    No Cranking needed.
  4. Made cake & frosting with Mixer: 300 watt load. Test started at 12.8v. Mixed for 5 minutes. Final battery voltage 12.7v
    No cranking needed.
  5. Charged 1 cell phone and 1 I pod. 6 watt combined load. Test started at 12.8v. Charged for 20 minutes, Final battery charge 12.7v
    Did crank a few times
  6. Electric can opener. Test started at 12.8v. Operated for 20 seconds.
    Battery Voltage did not drop
  7. Recharged AAA batteries (to full charge) with rechargeable battery charger. Load (na). Duracell, ray-o-vac, energizers etc..) Recharge time 30 min.
    Cranked a few times
  1. Recharged batteries for cordless drill, starting at dead drill battery stage. 22 watt load. Started with 12.7v. Test took 1 hour. 
    Cranked frequently to keep battery from going down.
  2. Operated T.V. 37". 75 watt load. Started with 13v. Test lasted for 2 hours. Final battery voltage 12.3v.
    Cranked frequently to keep battery from going down
  3. Operated PlayStation and T.V. 275 watt combined load. Test started at 13v. Test lasted for 1 hour.
    Final battery voltage 12.3v Cranked frequently to keep battery from going down
  4. Operated Laptop Computer. 65 watt load. Test started at 12.8v. Test lasted for 45 minutes. Cranked a few times

Test #2- Using 240 CCA Battery and 1500 watt power inverter:

  1. Bread Maker: 500 watt load: Test started at 13v. Test lasted for 6 min. Final battery voltage 12.6v. Cranked a few times
  2. Waffle Maker: 650 watt load. Test started at 13v. Test lasted for 10 min. Final battery voltage 12.5v. Cranked several times
  3. Black and Decker Drip Coffee, 12 cup: 975 watt load. Test started at 13v. Test lasted for 10 min. Final battery voltage 12.2v. Cranked continuously
  4. Toaster: 800 watt load. Test started at 12.8v. Final battery voltage 12.5v. Cranked quite a lot, but not continuously
  5. Double Burner Hot Plate: This is set up so you can use a smaller burner (600 w) or a Larger Burner (900 w).
    Smaller burner:Test started at 13v. Test lasted for 30 minutes. Final battery voltage 12.2v
    (Cranked continuously when using the Large Burner, and we were able to cook on it)
    You can only use one burner at a time with 1 Large Battery.

NOTE: The Battery was cranked to a full charge before each test to get best results. When idle, the unit may be kept at peak readiness by using a float charger. Recharging the battery with a bike pedal setup will require approx. 50% less physical effort, and will recharge the battery 2 times faster than if hand cranking.

Patents Pending Moeller Engineering, Cin, Ohio.

Moeller Engineering Cincinnati, Ohio is the home of Crank-a-Watt™ "Human Powered" Electrical Generators. For technical questions please email or call 513-232-1457 engineering. Crank-a-Watt™ is proudly manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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