Mark asks…
Windmill Plans, or Vertical Wind Generator Plans?
Anybody know where I can download some windmill plans, or even better information about vertical wind generators from the Internet for free.
admin answers:
They have plans at http://verticalwindgenerator.net/
Robert asks…
Plans to build a wind generator?
I am looking to find free plans to build a wind generator to charge up my 12 volt batteries at camp..any suggestions ?
admin answers:
I don,t have any plans on paper but, they sell windmills as decorations on landscapes. Look them over and see if they have a shaft with two pillow blocks so you can attach a pully. Then go to an auto junkyard and get an old 12 volt generator. Put a pulley on both the windmill shaft and the generator, ( which of course will already have a pulley on it), then an appropriate belt to connect them both. If you have the knowledge, you can wire in a voltage regulator.
To protect the system from over speeding in excessively high winds, a centrifical throwout clutch could be attached to the end of the windmill shaft.
Hope this helps, and good luck.
Michael asks…
Where do I find information about building a home wind generator?
Okay, starting to get a handle on this stuff. What is the best resource for a home wind generator? Plans would be nice too.
Thanks.
admin answers:
There is a free download of plans at http://verticalwindgenerator.net/ . You just have to be on the site for a few minutes then a form coms up. Fill it out and you’ll get the plans.
Steven asks…
Are there plans available for easy to build wind generator?
I live on the Oregon Coast and have PLENTY of wind. I want to utilize this wind to suplement electricity to my home. Are there affordable kits available or easy to build and understand plans?
admin answers:
Get your hands on a good sized fan blade (about 3′ dia) and an alternator from the car junkyard. Assemble the blade & alternator together with a tail so it will point into the wind.Mount the assembly on a bearing. You will then be generating 12vdc
Richard asks…
Build A Wind Generator?
Can I really build a wind generator? Does anyone know where to find wind generator plans or has anyone out there learned how to build a wind generator and can show me how. The price of new wind generators is very expensive, thought we could build our own…
admin answers:
Sure you can build a wind generator Sandy. Our family has built 3 wind generators now and learning how to build a wind generator is not really that difficult.
First you need to know if it is worth it? Do you have a windy location that has a good site for wind? You will need to get your wind generator up 15 feet above the nearest obstruction within 300 feet.
It takes about a week of work to build one so be prepared for some work, The blades take the longest but we have found a resource that uses PVC for the blades that is easier. And you can use a simple DC motor for the generator. The plans are pretty easy to follow too.
You can read about it at http://www.homemade-wind-generator.com
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