Wind Generator: Part 1

[columbusindimedia]

Wow, 10 AMPS1 Free Boom box power. OPEC by by...

[sunsensational]

No reply needed. Just watched your part2

[sunsensational]

How much req'd for 125w? Any idea what ur getting at 10mph? Thx. Great vids as always.

[01dixi]

how about setting traps in the wild

[bonscott1036]

i personaly enjoy makeing my own generaters out of old tred mill motors and other motors

[videocommenter67]

You sir are an inspiration to us all. So happy I fell on your videos. I am on the path to go in your direction. Getting out of the system is the best answer. Actually looking at acquiring about 20 acres of land through a package offered by Public Land Title based out of Port Angeles, WA. We'll see what happens.......... : )

[danman911]

Missouri wind turbins are great.

[tinyhouseman]

Hey Lamar - I went to the usawindgen website and found a 125 watt turbine for $110.00 but it didn't have the 6 blades or the red motor shield like the one you have. The blades were only 12" long also. Am I looking for the wrong thing? Your book is awesome BTW :)

[solarcabin]

@tinyhouseman

Thanks- I wouldn't recommend these small wind turbines for anything more than a trickle charger.

[hamm336]

is that an Amazon.com box ??



[1989kirby]

damn carpetbagger is fixin' to make lectricity by catching the wind!

[spence0324]

First, love the vid series. second, it sounds like your knife needs a sharpening.

[tsniper88]

I just have a very quick question... Do you have any information on getting around land ordinances in SC??? And is there a limit on how big the small cabin can be before its considered not off grid???

[tsniper88]

I just have a very quick question... Do you have any information on getting around land ordinances in SC??? And is there a limit on how big the small cabin can be before its considered not off grid???

[evrmc11]

Where did you get the wind generator? what brand is it?

[IrishAustrianCath]

They have a exercise bike that can generate electricity like Gilligan's island,I seen it in one of the Nuke bunkers

[Stormchaser728]

You sure the company is USA Wind Generators? I Goggled the name and got zip. Same for ebay.

[solarcabin]

try this on ebay: otter5555

[rikkiesix]

@Stormchaser728 Hey, i found it, its ( usawindgen )

Maybe you already found it too.

Anyway, greetings and have fun

Erik

[freeMontana]

Nylon hardware works fine as long as it is for no load bearing or lifting.

[freeMontana]

Lamar,

How is the wind generator holding up?

Also just a thought, try replacing the steel bolts, nuts, washers with nylon ones on the hub assembly. Less weight will make it spin faster with less wind.

[solarcabin]

So far so good!

It kept my batts topped up over winter and let me run a small dc fridge. I am going to use it to run a dc fan this summer.

I will have to try the nylon bolts. Wonder about shear strength ?

[flinares1]

Thank you for sharing, but next time keep the camera still lol.

[taitungknight]

Looks damn simple. Might have a go at making one from scratch. Thanks for sharing!

[westkan]

I'm surprise Lamar didn't create one from scratch as well. Sometime buying a kit turns out less expensive than chasing down and shipping individual parts.

[scutter4christ]

Hey Lamar. it's mark from the involuntary simplicity yahoogroup!!!

[LordFalconsword]

Motors don't produce power, they consume it. It is a generator, fyi.

[solarcabin]

When a motor shaft is turned it produces power and is called a generator. Motors are used as generators in most wind turbines FYI

[westkan]

FYI permanent magnet motor generate electrical power when turned by another power source. Other types of electrical motors will as well, but not as simply as a PM motor.

[woodlandcammo27]

Looks good. My 2 cents.... paint or replace those bolts and hardware with stainless if you can. Those regular ones will not last long outside and also leave rust stains all over.

[solarcabin]

Purchased on Ebay auction from USA wind generators. Final cost was $115 with shipping. They sell for about $150 from the website.

[EbolaV1rus]

That is very affordable. I'm going to look into getting one. Thanks for sharing!

God Bless you.

[KasinH]

What company did this come from? How much did it cost?