I really don't want to sound like I'm bashing KISS, as I have one and
like it, but I've found that if I have a sustained output of 17A or more
that the thermal breakers on the KISS start opening. When a breaker
opens, the unit runs a lot more roughly, so you can hear it. The
generator outputs 18A at 20 kts and 25A at 25 kts. Very impressive. You
can see the output curve at http://www.kissenergy.com/OutputCurve.html.


I have a LED based amp meter that only shows the output of the solar
panels and wind generator, so I can easily tell what the wind is blowing
by just looking at amp display. I can see it from the v-berth where we
sleep, so it's a quick way to tell what's going on with the wind without
having to get up.

-- Geoff

"Doug Dotson" wrote in
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That's why I prefer the KISS. It puts out about 19A at 20 kts and
does so with very little noise.

Doug
s/v CAllista

"Steve Thomas" wrote in message
...
I spent 11 days at sea with an Air-X this spring.
The noise is tolerable, but the reduction is achieved at the expense
of power.
If my memory serves correctly, we got around 5.8 amperes close hauled
in 18
to 20 knots apparrent.
It wasn't my boat and I don't have the log, but the above conditions
persisted for 5 days, so I am pretty certain about these numbers.
This was with a stern pole mount, about 12 feet above the water.


"James" wrote in message
...

I am looking at wind generators. According to the latest literature,
the Air-X marine wind generator is claimed to be 80% less noisy than
the (very loud and annoying in my opinion) older model, the Air
Marine.

Can anyone offer any first hand experience with Air-X Marine wind
generator as compared to the old Air Marine one?

Also, does anyone have any recommendations for products in
particular? Real world experience is what I am looking for...the
advertisign hype isn't much use. Experience is.

Thanks

Jimmy