Better View of Lenz 2 turbines counter rotating alternator stator/Disks

two Lenz turbines , one running the magnet disks clockwise , the other running the stator counterclockwise. There is a slip ring at the bottom of the tube on the lower one for the stator wires. view is a little dark because it was a rainy day. This is taken from the west side of the house. the wind is coming from the southeast at about 10 or 11 mph. It definately improved the charging. the stator is rubbing a little on the disks so I'll have to add a spacer to increase the air gap a little and try to align the turbines shafts better. There is a bearing at the middle joint but the top turbine is not lined up perfect enough.

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[Wesnex1]

Counter rotation is a great idea. You have doubled the speed of the alternator with no gearing.

[wiboater4]

It would if I had enough wind but in lower winds it divides the RPM's between the 2 sections. It does help reduce vibration by doing that. The wing sections need to be a little bigger or more turns on the windings in the alternator. I put this up last spring , waiting to see what winter does for wind.

[Caleb6543]

That is neat! Good job!

[michael970]

Now that is awesome I cant wait to see what that thing puts out  I bet it will be very impressive great job keep us updated and keep up the great work