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Build-it-yourself wind generators - Mic
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Wayne.B
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Build-it-yourself wind generators - Mic
On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:25:02 GMT,
(Mic) wrote:
as a regular voyager on the
cyber seas, I find that the treasures uncovered actually increase in
value as they prove useful to others.
If you gain some experience sailing on the non-cyber seas you will
also discover the value of reliability, durability and good product
support from a manufacturer.
That said, I found the homemade wind generator interesting and
thought the builder had done a good job making it look reasonably
professional looking. The permanent magnet motor-generators are
readily available on EBAY at very reasonable prices so you could
afford to buy several extras as backups for the times when salt spray
finds its way into the precision bearings, as it surely will.
As for generic wind generator issues, I've found them to be noisy and
vibration producing, not conducive to a good nights sleep in a quiet
anchorage. And there's always the safety issue of someone getting
clocked in the head with a blade. Solar panels are the way to go in
my opinion if you have the room for a decent array.
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