How to Make an Inexpensive Vertical Wind Turbine - Part 1

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Visit Blog at http://berezin.com/jeff for details on wind and other stuff I do.

Part 2 is now done and covers power generation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24LSnATIZhw

Harness the wind for less than $100.

DIY vertical wind turbine of the Savonius style.




Notable is that this cost less than $100 in materials so far and that the largest part of this turbine is recycled materials (the PVC drums previously held Balsamic Vinegar from Italy).

Also, this turns well in a very light wind.

Axle: 3 inch PVC piping from Home Depot
Bearings: 5 inch lazy suzan from Lowes.

Part 2 will cover power generation and connection to the battery bank.

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[FlowersAll]

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[landslave]

Will the ball bearings rust???

[vbrigham]

Looks like you have the perfict spot for wind.

[lefthendrix]

love everything about it except the bearings now all you have to do is a upgrade the bearings and attach your generator to it keep up the good work

[SignedSign]

how long did it take before you raged and grabbed a axe and chopped it up in pieces? dont think I would last more than 5 mins listening to and looking at that thing lol

That plastic barrel construction sure amplifies the ball bearing sound a lot so cant see how you ever would want it mounted that close to the house, it would drive me totally insane lol

[TheServiceWeb]

WORLD RECORD: BIGGEST WIND TURBINE

Visit: windturbinecarriedbywheels.wee­bly.com

ZERO-NOISE from gears and generators since they're sealed underground.

SAVES THE BIRDS AND BATS since slow-moving.

DOES NOT NEED TO OCCUPY A WIDER LANDSCAPE since the turbine can be very tall.

MAY BE LOWER-COST since it uses timber and other cheaper things.

ELUDES HURRICANE FORCE since the blades automatically close.

NO FIRE since it's well-cooled.

HELPS THE WIND ENERGY COMPANIES since it is FREE FOR ALL.

[davettalashley]

That thing is loud. lol

[petflora]

I am on the website but do not see a link to this DIY. Also, I have seen horizontal versions that would be easier to erect. Is this adaptable?

[JaxxBat]

You gonna lube those bearings?