Build your own wind generator. Very affordable very efficient.
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March 10th, 2010 at 4:36 am
Educative video. …
Educative video. Many consumers are looking to install their own wind turbine to meet their energy needs. The potential for wind energy is tremendous in the United States. According to a recent report, Iowa and Texas lead the United States in wind production. Transformer company, Pacific Crest Transformers has been partnering with the wind energy sector since 1985.
March 10th, 2010 at 4:36 am
Nice job for a …
Nice job for a system on a tight budget. Is there a way to weather proof it?
March 10th, 2010 at 4:36 am
If you’re still not …
If you’re still not believing this, check with some of those people who have built their systems using car alternators. I think you’ll find that they typically receive outputs of under 50 watts of usable power. Now compare that with those who have built an aerial flux system like the one posted here….!
Yes, alternator systems are cheaper and easier to built. However, as with many other things, you get what you pay for. Enjoy!
March 10th, 2010 at 4:36 am
You’ve completely …
You’ve completely missed the point! A car alternator requires at least 1500 rpms or more to produce that kind of output. A typical wind generator receives only about 500 rpms even in a strong wind….so you’re already at a loss! Now add gearing to that and you increase friction, which equates to even fewer rpms! The increase in the friction negates the fact that you have added gearing….meaning that you’re still at about 500 rpms.
March 10th, 2010 at 4:36 am
A car alternator …
A car alternator puts out ~120A @ ~15v, which for those of you playing the home game is 1,800 watts. Geartrain losses for *automotive* powertrains are generally estimated at 15%, so a simpler gearing set for one of these would be lower losses. Don’t write off the alternator so quickly, even if that approach isn’t as cool as the one in the video!
March 10th, 2010 at 4:36 am
That wouldn’t work! …
That wouldn’t work! A car alternator is designed to operate at speeds of 1500 rpms or more. Even then, they only produce a small output of volts/watts/amps etc. Gearing would only create more resistance! This design works great in low winds to produce a lot of power from low RPMs. Currently, there is no better design. Recommend you search Google for Hugh Piggott’s website for a good education about this stuff. Enjoy!
March 10th, 2010 at 4:36 am
interesting. My …
interesting. My question would the be, how much would the alternator and kit cost? also what types of tools would be required to do the work?
March 10th, 2010 at 4:36 am
@Kyocus you can buy …
@Kyocus you can buy kits that turn the GM alternators at 200rpm and generate 24-32volts… quite impressive.
March 10th, 2010 at 4:36 am
car alternators are …
car alternators are designed for high rpm usage, wind turbine generators are designed for much lower rpm usage =)
The problem with a belt system is that it requires more parts, which will wear and require replacement.
March 10th, 2010 at 4:36 am
Wind in the …
Wind in the mountains, ripples and tides near the sea , solar from the sun, the heat under the desert and with some luck wireless energy ? Is this possible ?
March 10th, 2010 at 4:36 am
I would gear the …
I would gear the alternator off of a turbine.
But, i wouldn’t build a new motor from scratch unless I came up with something new.