Wind generator

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Wind generator

Post: # 216885Post homegrown »

A friend of mine wants to build himself a wind generator for his house does anyone have any DIY plans for one that they could email me

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Re: Wind generator

Post: # 216900Post Ellendra »

Instructables.com has several to browse through.
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Re: Wind generator

Post: # 217034Post greenorelse »

homegrown wrote:A friend of mine wants to build himself a wind generator
I find baked beans work best. :cooldude:

Seriously, Hugh Piggot of Scoraig Wind has downloadable plans which are brilliant. I've participated in making one of the turbines (don't have one of my own yet) and they're basic and do work but you need to know someone who can source the various parts (magnets, wire, resin etc). Otherwise it's all about simple welding and joinery.
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Re: Wind generator

Post: # 217237Post happyigloo »

I'll second Scoraig wind. Haven't had the pleasure of a workshop but when I come to do this I'll be looking there: http://www.scoraigwind.com/

He has loads of plans and great info. The sites a bit full but do some digging and you'll get the best advice there.

Good luck.
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Re: Wind generator

Post: # 218342Post dave45 »

Or try this

http://www.scribd.com/doc/30434750/Wind ... nd-Turbine
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