DIY Windmill Project

I built this windmill with stuff I had around the shop. It took about 2 days"ish". The blades were made from PVC, the alternator will be re-wound for windmill application. It probably will be turned into a PM alternator. The tail is a auto- furling design that will turn the blades away from the wind during high winds to slow it down. (although it would be fun to watch it self destruct in high winds).

Windy Goodness...

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• wind
• power
• diy
• windmill
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• your
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[tylerpianoman]

IF YOU HAVE A WINDMILL ON THE BACK OF YOUR PICK-UP TRUCK! YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK! lol it's cool though :D

[bentlysharris]

@tylerpianoman I'm laughing my ass off bro... Great comment!

[bentlysharris]

I installed the turbine in a new area and used a windblue alternator and a two blade rotor. Much better for the rpm's, and great voltage. Check out my micro windfarm on youtube

Thanks for the comment!

Bent

[datzfast]

nice music choice

[jasonguyperson]

watt kind of voltage/amperage are you drawing from it? is the alternator efficient? (5* btw, very nice!)

[ParapaDrifter]

yeeee haaaww! lovin' it!