I live in an area where storms are quite common, in fact the storm season approaches us. We have thunderstorms during which our lights start flickering. I am scared that one day light's would go out and we'd be left in the dark, to be safe, I want to build a small generator electric. I am not talking about toy generators or stuff like that. I want a small generator, one that I can use to charge cell phone (if dead) or power up the radio. Nothing too big either, mind you, I am not an engineer, I am a biologist, so I don't get all the connection stuff and such. So please go easy on the engineering lingo.
Since you are nor an engineer, I think you'd better bought that generator. From you need, I guess something with capacity of 1000-2000 watts is enough. Things you need to consider: Quiet or noisy one (of course the quiet one is more expensive) Fuel (gasoline, diesel, or LPG)
My cell phone can be charged from my car. My car has a radio. I think that covers it.
A cellphone can also be charged with a little hand sized charger using a couple of AA Batteries. There are wind-up radios available. If you need light, Tino-sby has the right answer. Note: Diesel is best because the fuel is much less inflammable, and does not decay when stored for long periods. (Note that you can get fuel preservative additive in any good cay accessory shop if you go for gasoline fuel.)
