Articles in the Wind Gen Category
Posted in Wind Gen, Wind Generator on 31 March 2009
For our first one, and probably yours too, we didn’t want to build a great big home wind power machine. We wanted the project to be manageable. Of course it wouldn’t produce as much power as we wanted but we figured we could build a larger one later (and we did).
Let’s get started- what will you need?
· Detailed plans on how to build wind generators
· A shop or garage big enough to work in
· Simple tools- wrenches, saws, screwdrivers etc.
It’s nice that the plans are designed so that any home handyman can complete the project, no special tools or skills are needed.
The blades for a wind turbine under 5 feet blade diameter (30 inch blades) are made from strong PVC pipe. It is easy to cut and easy to work with. The blades are cut on kind of an angle to center so they work better in the wind.
Don’t worry the plans cover all of the details.
A DC motor is used as a turbine to make power from the wind. Learning how to build a wind generator is really just a simple matter of sizing the motor to the blades, the bigger the motor the bigger the blades.
The body and tail of the machine, it was suggested that we use a free source of stainless steel material so it would weather better.
The tower we also got for free. It seems that people have no use for their old TV towers as they are switching to satellite. These towers are strong, light and easy to find.
Our first wind generator turned out great and only cost about $120 including the plans. We use it along with our solar panels and bio diesel generator to power our home completely off grid.
What if you want to build a bigger one as we chose to do right after this project?
The only real difference is that you will need bigger blades, at least 8 foot diameter (4 foot individual blades) and they should be made from wood.
You need straight clear grained wood with no knots, cedar, spruce or any strong hardwood will work.
While the PVC blades can be made in an hour or so, wooden blades take about a day to complete. Most of the rest of the machine is the same, whether big or small, perhaps a bigger body and frame for the larger models.
Aren’t you tired of rising electric bills?
Isn’t it time you built your own too?
Build A Wind Generator, get started now at the preceding website for all the details to cut your electric bill by learning how to build a wind generator.
By: Bill Freeman
About the Author:
Learning how to build a wind generator was one of the smartest moves we made in our off grid life. It is the fastest most economical way to produce the most power possible by building wind generators.
Posted in Wind Gen, Wind Generator on 23 March 2009
So, how can you build your own home made wind generator? What does it take to do it? How much does it cost? Well, for starters, you can generally build your own wind generator for less than $200. Another great thing is that you can find most of the supplies from your local hardware store. So, for less than $200, you can have something that will be saving you money on a consistent basis. A manufactured wind generator can cost thousands of dollars, so you’re definitely going the cost-effective route by building your own.
One thing I need to mention before you begin building: You need to check with your local government about zoning laws. If you’re in a rural area, you won’t have to worry about this really, as you can place a wind generator on your property. Residential areas might have trouble having one on their property, however; if you check with your city officials, you might be surprised to find out that you can get a permit to have one.
Finally, In order to make sure that your wind generator is built correctly, you will obviously need a great set of detailed instructions that you can use to follow along. Without instructions, how can you build a wind generator? You won’t be able to! Make sure you find easy to follow instructions, so you can get the most out of your newly built wind power system!
By: Bryan Hufford
About the Author:
Are you in search for instructions on how to make a wind generator? Earth4Energy is a complete guide that provides full, detailed instructions on how to build your own wind generator!
To learn more about this guide, visit Earth4Energy Review.
Posted in Vertical Wind Generator, Wind Gen, Wind Generator on 20 March 2009
Do you know that there is another type of wind power machine? This is known as the Vertical Axis Wind Turbine or VAWT. This machine is uniquely designed so that it can be linked to a flat surface, roof or stand on its own through a platform. The location is not important for as long as there is a flat surface, you should be able to attach the VAWT to it.
There are many advantages when using the Vertical Wind Generator. First of all, you can place this generator very close to the ground and you do not need a tower to support it. In addition, you do not have to point this where there is wind. It will still work.
If there are good points, there are downsides to it as well such as difficulty involved in mounting the VAWT onto towers. Due to this flaw, this generator work slower and requires wind flow closer to the ground this leads to reduced energy production. In reality, the VAWT can only product 50% of the power that the standard wind generator can produce. It is not possible to install this type of generator in any steep area.
Now, that you are aware of the negative and positive effects of using the Vertical Wind Generator. You can decide for yourself if this is the type of wind generator that you need or you will require in order to produce alternative power source for your house that can reduce your monthly electricity bill.
