tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13004195202381191582024-02-20T11:25:24.161-08:00Homemade Wind Generators | Wind Power GeneratorsExcellent Resources On Wind Generators, Wind Power Generators, Home Wind Generators, Wind Turbine Generators, Homemade Wind Generators, Small Wind Generators, Turbine Generators, Residential Wind Generators, Windmill Generators, Electric Wind Generators, Windmills Generators And More..tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-6959368752641704342014-06-17T10:01:00.000-07:002014-06-17T10:01:22.890-07:00Do It Yourself Wind Generator is Easy<h1 style="text-align: center;">
Do It Yourself Wind Generator is Easy</h1>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Start to build a <a href="http://www.wind-generators9.com/2014/06/advantages-disadvantages-wind-generators.html" target="_blank">wind generator</a> by yourself can seem very complicated, but is a very rewarding experience. The main reasons for building your own wind generator was because buying one was simple too expensive. A little DIY would save us thousands of dollars and help us save a ton of power and money in the future.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once we decided to start installing a wind generator, it turned into something that was quite enjoyable. Despite all that complicated looking finished product is actually quite a simple east to build wind generator.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Homemade wind generator mainly installed because we wanted to reduce the electricity bill and seemed like the most cost effective way of saving money.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first thing you should do is search for a good and proper wind turbine designs. Without a good set of instructions it can be quite a pain to get everything as you expected. </span><span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 10pt;">After you've decided you wind generator models, you should gather all the materials together before you start building. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare well for all the tools and materials together. </span><span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 10pt;">Here's a list of tools that you should prepare to start. First, a jig saw or a handsaw. Then, you also need a screwdriver, square, and some wrenches. </span><span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 10pt;">The materials you'll need include: blades, motor, hub, 2'x4', metal strapping screws, paint, plywood and some dowel.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once you have your <a href="http://www.wind-generators9.com/2014/06/homemade-wind-generator-cut-power-costs.html" target="_blank">wind generator</a> parts together you can work on your DIY wind generators and start building! It's best to build them when you can spend a couple hours at a time on it. It shouldn't take longer than a weekend and enjoy the savings on your energy bill!</span></div>
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tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-27458993604607004892014-06-17T09:46:00.000-07:002014-06-17T09:46:18.725-07:00Homemade Wind Generator - Installing One Will Cut Your Power Costs Monthly<h1 style="text-align: center;">
Homemade Wind Generator - Installing One Will Cut Your Power Costs Monthly</h1>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rather than worrying about the rising cost of all the energy prices, it would be better for you to start thinking on how to save more of your money. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the best ways to make free energy at home is with a <a href="http://www.wind-generators9.com/2014/06/wind-generator-can-save-power-costs.html" target="_blank">homemade wind generator</a>, this wind turbines can be an alternative power sources to produce free electricity to meet your household needs.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can save lots of cash by installing a wind generator, making power from renewable energy sources, wind.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Why wind generator? This alternative power supply has spinning rotor blades that produces energy from the wind to spin the blades. The wind blades that are spinning will then turn a shaft that attached to a generator.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The magnets spinning around a conductor and convert the wind energy into electrical power. After the power is produced, it will charge up a group of electric batteries so that you can have an energy backup and it will be linked straight to the electricity grid.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A homemade wind generators make their electrical power from wind currents. </span><span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 10pt;">The best location for you to build a </span><a href="http://www.wind-generators9.com/2014/06/advantages-disadvantages-wind-generators.html" style="font-size: 10pt;" target="_blank">homemade wind generator</a><span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 10pt;"> is where you can find consistent blowing wind, if no wind then the blades won't turning, means no power produced. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 10pt;">For a homemade wind generator you can make the blades the length of 5 meters (16 feet) from tip to tip. </span><span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 10pt;">You can build a more compact one that will work for you. That wind mill that has blade of 5 meters (16 feet) will usually be able to generate approximately 500 kWh of electricity each year.</span></div>
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tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-29351288021668486472014-06-17T09:30:00.000-07:002014-06-17T09:30:27.095-07:00Advantages and Disadvantages of Installing a Wind Generator<h1 style="text-align: center;">
Advantages and Disadvantages of Installing a Wind Generator</h1>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now is the time to find new ways to save the hard earned money. One way that you can afford is using alternative energy sources to power the homes. The most popular methods to produce the renewable energy is by installing a <a href="http://www.wind-generators9.com/2014/06/wind-generator-can-save-power-costs.html" target="_blank">wind generators</a> or wind turbines.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vertical wind turbines are wind power generators that have the gearbox and generator, both placed at the base and the main rotary shaft installed vertically.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This wind turbine design is efficient as it can be operate on minimal amounts of wind currents. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 10pt;"> A vertical wind turbine does not need to be pointed at the direction where the wind is blowing from in order to be effective. In places where the wind may come from a scattered directions, this type of turbine can be very helpful.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The vertical wind turbine don't need to be installed in a wide open space for it to produce power. </span><span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 10pt;">Low wind speeds won't be a problem for vertical wind turbines, because of their long and curved blades that are designed to be able to be pushed by very minimal wind power. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When installing it on the ground, the wind is slower, so the effectiveness of the wind turbine will also decrease. The free electricity that is produced isn't that much. Installing it on a tower will be quite difficult because of its unwieldy design. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 10pt;">Other disadvantage that a vertical wind turbine has is the pulsating torque. </span><span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 10pt;">This happens when opposing winds are blowing on both sides of the rotator shaft because the blades are light. The wind blades will tend to go in both direction then there is torque produced. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 10pt;">This will reduce the efficiency of the wind turbine by damaging the blades. But nowadays, it won' be a problem again for new designs of vertical wind turbines</span><span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 10pt;">.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 10pt;">A wind generator is a tool that converts wind energy into electrical energy and store this energy as electricity for later use.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A wind generator converts wind into mechanical energy by the movement of the blades capturing the wind's power. A wind generators are in use commercially to produce electricity, and effectively provide low-cost power systems for single farms.</span></div>
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A wind generator has been in use as a wind turbine or a windmill for centuries. Wind generators were useful for many things from grinding corn, to pumping water and pulling boats.</div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify;">Wind Generators are kind to the environment</span></li>
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Wind generators can save power and offer an alternative power to be used. They are using renewable resources.</div>
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The initial installation can be costly, but maintenance cost is almost zero, as is the running cost. This means that your electricity will be paid for and free within a short period.</div>
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This system makes you no longer need to rely on external sources of power. You are now able to generate your own renewable power for all your future needs.</div>
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The wind generator ensures that you have continuous energy supply for your household.</div>
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By investing in a wind generator, you will save lots of cash on your electricity costs and ensure an continuous power supply for your household needs.</div>
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tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-74476052280369821182010-10-30T03:48:00.000-07:002010-10-30T03:51:44.637-07:003 Obvious Reasons to Consider Wind Generators For Home Use<h1 style="text-align: center; ">3 Obvious Reasons to Consider Wind Generators For Home Use</h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); "><div id="body"><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">If you are looking for a way to save on your monthly electric bill and help save the environment at the same time, then you should consider the option of getting wind generators for home use.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">We have all heard about the extreme negative effects of using fossil fuels like coal and gas can have on air pollution (ie. the depletion of the ozone layer). But the fact that for those in a high wind area, wind power can significantly reduce (and in many cases totally eliminate) an individuals electric bill.</p><a name='more'></a><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">These are among the few blatantly obvious reasons why you should consider using wind generators in home use. Although many people would love the idea of finding a way to create their own electricity, most people also dismiss the possibility of residential wind power because they mistakenly think that purchasing and installing wind turbines in the home is too expensive or too complicated.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">And neither one of these needs to be true. Residential wind power has come a long way over the past 20 years. Many kits are available that are easy to set up, not to mention that some companies that sell these kits offer monthly payment plans to help consumers make this a sound financial decision.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><u>Here are the big three benefits to using a wind generator to produce your household electricity</u>:</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><b>Reduce Your Electricity Bill:</b> This is obviously the first and foremost benefit, and probably the initial reason you even considered residential wind power generation. And rightly so. Although there can be a significant initial investment - depending on whether you buy a manufactured wind turbine, or build your own - the long term savings are huge. Once set up, it will literally be providing you with free electricity.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><b>Reduce Power Outages:</b> This could be another benefit to wind generators in home use, directly relevant to you. Many people experience power outages on a fairly regular basis, or at least occasionally. By generating your own electricity in such a way as using a wind turbine, you can ensure that your power supply is consistent, in whatever situation.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><b>Reduce Environmental Pollution:</b> This is a huge benefit to wind generators in home use, even if it doesn't directly affect you. By using a wind power turbine, you'll be reducing the amount of pollution you release into the atmosphere which is critical for the environment.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">A side from that, you'll also be reducing your use of the ever depleting fossil fuels which again is massively helpful to sustaining the well being of our environment.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">If these reasons aren't enough to convince you that wind generators in home use are a wise solution, then frankly, what would? It's quite hard to find a downside to using them. Wind turbines can also be significantly cheaper to setup then other green energy solutions, so they are definitely an affordable option.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Whatever you decide, it's certainly worth looking further into residential wind generators, and pursuing the idea. Not only will your bank account thank you, but the environment will too.</p></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="text-align: justify; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><div id="sig" class="sig" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; "><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Want to learn more about <a target="_new" href="http://www.homewindgeneratorblog.com/wind-generators-for-home-use/wind-generators-home/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">wind generators for home use</a>?</p><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Visit my <a target="_new" href="http://www.homewindgeneratorblog.com/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">Wind Generators For Home Use</a> blog to get more info on how residential wind generators can save you money each month on your electric bill.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-19824167161647978082010-10-09T23:25:00.000-07:002010-10-09T23:28:36.343-07:00Learning How to Build a Wind Generator<h1 style="text-align: center;">Learning How to Build a Wind Generator</h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); "><div id="body"><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">For those individuals searching for methods to prevent paying cash to a utility organization forever, learning how to build a wind generator is the very best choice you can make. Not only is there the possibility of becoming totally independent, but when the world is suffering from the emissions of coal and gas powered plants, a renewable power energy source is really the best step to creating a greener planet.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Why wind power? Well, it's totally free and obtainable to more than 90 per cent of the USA - unless tall buildings and geographical functions prevent access to a steady breeze. Learning how to build a wind generator is fairly basic and also the price is really much less than a lot of individuals believe.</p><a name='more'></a><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">All that's required is really a structure to mount the blade on, a tail assembly to maintain its altitude in the breeze, and gearing to turn the blade into power capable of being stored. Once you understand this process, being able to build a wind generator will no longer be a problem for you.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">For most individuals the very best choice is to obtain a kit set that needs nothing much more than several hours to assemble. You will find numerous things to think about first though. Exactly where will the structure be sited? The higher the better is one fundamental principle, but tall towers aren't necessarily needed using the modern light weight blades and generators.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">How close can it be towards the neighbor's? Once again, the newer style wooden and composite fiber blades produce much less vibration and noise than their older counterparts. Roof mounting will be the most likely choice and also the average DIY enthusiast will have no issue building this. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">You could even use recycled material. Do near in mind that it's essential to make certain the structure won't be affected by trees and overhanging branches.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Fixing the tail assembly to maintain the correct altitude into the wind is literally a breeze once the prevailing wind direction has been ascertained. Wind maps are obtainable from many internet sources, government websites, and also the homeowner that's truly serious about understanding how to build a wind generator ought to appear at investing into a wind meter that will supply all the data required.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">The general DIY from the gearing and generator will not tax anybody with fundamental DIY abilities. Wiring and connection from the motor to turn the power into electric energy might need an electrician to double check connections, particularly if there's an intention to supply surplus power towards the grid for credit.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">The last part of understanding how to build a wind generator is thinking about what kind of battery is required and exactly where to install it. In most cases a little shed with a concrete pad will suffice. Searching for one of the most efficient batteries and also the easiest to dispose of might be a challenge for the truly green constructor.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">So for anybody needing to know how to build a wind generator, the simplicity of construction and low maintenance will appeal - alongside using the knowledge they could be producing electricity inside a matter of days.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">For those who have some engineering abilities or electrical capability, the procedure might save even more cash. All that's required is really a plan - books, on the internet websites and great hardware suppliers can assist with this. Remember this technology isn't new, but just inside a development phase as we look for alternatives of new sources of power.</p></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><div id="sig" class="sig" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; "><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">David Gillmore</p><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Enjoys teaching <a target="_new" href="http://www.generaterenewableenergy.org/wind-and-solar-energy/what-is-a-wind-turbine.html" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">how to build a wind generator</a> as a way to cut down on our carbon footprint and energy costs.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-6932503987654850122010-10-09T23:19:00.000-07:002010-10-09T23:24:39.030-07:00Wind Generators For Home Use - What Homeowners Need to Know About Residential Wind Power<h1 style="text-align: center;">Wind Generators For Home Use - What Homeowners Need to Know About Residential Wind Power</h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); "><div id="body"><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">When most people think about the idea of using wind generators for home use, the image that first comes to mind are those rows and rows of giant wind turbines. And for most people, it's this image that causes them to shy away from the possibility of using wind energy themselves. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Fortunately, residential wind power has come a long way in recent years. These advancements in technology have resulted in wind turbines being much smaller in size, as well as multiplying the efficiency of collecting and storing wind power. It's these improvements that have made wind power accessible and feasible to most home owners.</p><a name='more'></a><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; "><u><b>What You Need To Know About Wind Generators For Home Use</b></u><b>:</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">1. No need for re-wiring. Many homeowners are under the impression that if they do purchase a wind generator, that they will also need to re-wire the electrical systems in their homes. This isn't the case. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Wind turbine kits can easily be installed onto or near the home, and hooking up the electrical isn't difficult at all. An electrician could be use, but generally the instructions that come with the kits are sufficient enough to walk purchasers through the process.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">2. Fantastic savings. A properly installed residential wind turbine can save homeowners between 50-85% in their monthly electric bills. It generally takes a few years to recoup the money spent purchasing the equipment, but after that point, you will be saving up to hundreds of dollars each month on electric expenses.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">3. The dependance on wind. Wind generators for home use work great, if you have high enough daily wind speeds. Some homeowners located in areas of very little or moderate wind speeds can be disappointed by the lack of power their turbines are outputting. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">So it would be wise for homeowners considering investing in a residential wind generator to contact an organization like the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and ask about the daily average wind speeds of their local area.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">4. Proper placement of wind turbines. To be most effective, turbines or windmills need to be high off the ground (sometimes as much as 75 feet high). This is due to the fact that the higher the turbine is, the less turbulence (caused by houses, trees, and other large objects around it) will negatively affect potential wind speeds. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Many residential areas (especially metropolitan locations and subdivisions) have specific laws and ordinances limiting the height that wind turbines can be built.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">5. Economical options. Although purchasing wind generators for home use can run a few thousand dollars, buying one may still make financial sense for a couple of reasons. As stated earlier, the monthly savings on the electric bill can be quite significant, and these savings will eventually equal and surpass the amount of funds used to purchase the wind turbine. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Also, many companies that sell residential wind generators have financing options available that allow homeowners to pay for the total cost in monthly installments.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">With the reduction in turbine size and the increased efficiency of wind power systems, wind generators for home use can be a viable option for many homeowners looking to save money on their money electric bills. Not to mention the fact that using wind power means that less fossil fuels are being consumed, and this is quite beneficial to helping the environment.</p></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><div id="sig" class="sig" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; "><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Want to learn more about <a target="_new" href="http://www.homewindgeneratorblog.com/wind-generators-for-home-use/wind-generators-home/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">wind generators for home use</a>?</p><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Visit my <a target="_new" href="http://www.homewindgeneratorblog.com/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">Wind Generators For Home Use</a> blog to get more info on how residential wind generators can save you money each month on your electric bill.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-45038552235243902472010-09-06T10:19:00.000-07:002010-09-06T10:23:18.622-07:00How Do Wind Generators Work?<h1 style="text-align: center;">How Do Wind Generators Work?</h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div id="body"><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Wind generators or wind turbines are utilized for a number of factors however the primary reasons would be to produce power in the wind. This might sound challenging but it is feasible. You encounter power in the wind anytime somebody runs past you rapidly. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">A second after they pass, you are able to really feel the wind that was produced. This wind which you experienced, if created in large enough quantities, could be converted into power. You might have observed the tall wind turbines standing in the fields whenever you drive by. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">There is the older classic design windmill that was used to crush grain when the windmill blades would turn, the blades would turn a mechanism which was attached to some device that would crush grain for flour. You will find a number of various areas which are ideal for generating wind energy and based on where these places are, will depend on how much power is generated.</p><a name='more'></a><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">OffShore Generators are placed offshore so that they can create power from wind in the air and in the drinking water. The turbine is also placed out in the water so it will not bother the view as much and the noise can not be heard on land. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">The average wind speed is greater on the water since the water has much less surface roughness and can use each and every component of power in the wind. You will find a number of various areas these days which you may see wind generators offshore and you will find more and more of them being constructed for the future.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">The primary complaint that people have with them is the noise they make, which is continuous and quite annoying to some. A second complaint people have is the fact that they are quite tall and not attractive to look at.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Well, while all of this is accurate, the primary reason for wind generators is to discover an alternative to fossil fuels along with other non-renewable resources to create our energy. When a tower is constructed offshore it does cost more money to operate over a long period of time since the towers must be so tall so there are no restrictions of any kind. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Generators also access energy via undersea cable which have a tendency to use high volume voltage direct current. Unfortunately, sea salt plays a role in cutting down on the length of time generators remain in good worker condition.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">These wind generators or wind turbines can be noticed but not heard when they are offshore, they are placed in water on purpose, so they are able to create sufficient power in comparison to being solely on land. This is because the sea coast lines are known to become extremely windy due to the tides coming in and also the winds on the water, it is the ideal place for any turbine.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">There are concerns and some issues with how the wildlife are utilizing these towers and zones for their nesting and habitats. There is also another concern that the shoreline wind farms are not in the greatest interests of people who desire to visit the coast lines. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">They are quite the site to see and hear when these wind generators are working hard to generate energy, these giant wind mills have enormous power, therefore the noise is incredibly high. The size of the towers could be reduced but this leads to controversy as well, since the smaller the tower the lesser quantity of power can be created.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Off shore and close to the shore are the only options we have. You will find benefits and drawbacks in either case. We need to weigh the pros and cons to determine which option might be the best for everybody.</p></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><div id="sig" class="sig" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; "><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">To discover more free hot tips, ideas and innovative info, click here to visit <a target="_new" href="http://solaratticfanreviews.com/earth4energy-solar-power-systems/solar-generator/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">Solar Generator</a></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-33237456047393372802010-09-06T10:13:00.000-07:002010-09-06T10:19:22.397-07:00Wind Generators For Home Use - What You NEED to Know About Residential Wind Power<h1 style="text-align: center;">Wind Generators For Home Use - What You NEED to Know About Residential Wind Power</h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div id="body"><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">If you are tired of rising energy costs, you're not alone! Fortunately, the cost of harnessing renewable energy sources such as wind power has dropped dramatically in recent years because of advances in the technology. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Generous federal and state tax credits and rebates have also helped to increase interest in wind generators for home use. By powering your home with a wind generation system, not only are you able to lower your energy bill significantly, but you are helping to save the environment at the same time.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">When most people hear the term "wind generator" it conjures images of mammoth towers hundreds of feet tall. The reality is that wind generators for home use are significantly smaller and more attractive than they used to be. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">A typical small windmill may stand only 30 or 40 feet tall and have a two or three blade rotor with a diameter of around 8 to 25 feet. These wind generators are usually built on a guyed-lattice tower, although more expensive free standing models are also available.</p><a name='more'></a><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Before you decide to make the switch to renewable wind energy, there are a few things to consider. The first is whether or not it will be economical to install a wind generation system. If you live in a remote location it may be prohibitively expensive to connect the generator to the local power grid if you plan on selling excess energy back to the utility company. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Another consideration is whether your location receives sufficient wind to operate a wind turbine. Obstructions can also be an issue such as tall trees or buildings. Many of these issues, however, can be addressed by consulting with a wind turbine manufacturer who will be able to determine the suitability of your location.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">If your location does meet the requirements for effective wind power, great news! There are many benefits to wind generators for home use. The most important of course is lowering your energy bill. Typically a single wind turbine can reduce the electric bill of an average family by 15 to 20 percent.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "> Over time that can add up to a very significant savings and help to shield you from rising energy costs. In addition, when your home is drawing less power than your wind generation system is producing, your utility meter can actually go backwards! Many local utilities will buy this excess energy from you, leading to further energy savings.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Although wind generators for home use do involve an initial investment, much of this can be offset with generous federal and state tax credits and rebates. Thanks to the American Recovery and Re-investment Act of 2009 that President Obama signed into law, consumers can now receive a 30% tax credit on the cost of installing a wind turbine. Many states also have additional rebates or tax credits to encourage the adoption of renewable energy.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">If you're interested in lowering your energy bills and doing your part to save the environment, investing in renewable wind energy is a smart choice. Thanks to advances in technology and widely available tax credits and rebates, wind generators for home use are now more efficient and cost effective than ever.</p></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><div id="sig" class="sig" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; "><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Want to learn more about <a target="_new" href="http://www.homewindgeneratorblog.com/wind-generators-for-home-use/wind-generators-home/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">wind generators for home use</a>? Visit my <a target="_new" href="http://www.homewindgeneratorblog.com/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">Wind Generators For Home Use</a>blog to get more info on how residential wind generators can save you money each month on your electric bill.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-54675553083483648032010-08-01T10:20:00.000-07:002010-08-01T10:23:29.819-07:00Building a Wind Generator - Some Tips to Build a Wind Power Generator<h1 style="text-align: center;">Building a Wind Generator - Some Tips to Build a Wind Power Generator</h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div id="body"><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Wind generator can be used to capture wind energy, which can be transformed into electricity. There are some basic steps that need to be followed to construct a wind generator. This is an alternative and best way to generate electricity.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Some of the simple steps that need to be followed to build a wind generator includes:</p><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">If the wind generator has to function properly it has to be positioned in such a way, so that it is able to receive maximum winds. So it has to be positioned some 20 feet higher.</li><li style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">You must also make sure that the place chosen does not include trees that are capable of blocking the direct sunlight.</li><li style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Batteries can be used to store the excess electricity produced. Mostly rechargeable batteries are preferred.</li><a name='more'></a><li style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">The tower has to be firmly fixed to the ground to withstand strong winds.</li><li style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Care should be taken before fixing the tower at the suitable place as the speed of wind need not be the same always and it need not flow in the same direction.</li><li style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Then a suitable generator must be purchased. This generator is used to convert the wind energy into electricity.</li><li style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Then the blades are cut with equal measurements and are placed with equal space on the hub. This is because only when equal space is left the blades can capture maximum wind.</li><li style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">We should design a system such that when the tower rotates due to very strong winds, it should protect the generator from damage.</li><li style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">If you are using disposable batteries then you can use two batteries. Even if one goes down you can use the other. To avoid all this rechargeable batteries are used.</li><li style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Then wires are used to establish connectivity between all the devices.</li><li style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Using a suitable cable the power generated is transferred down to the tower, after which it can be used for all the electrical appliances at home.</li><li style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">But since the electrical appliances at home make use of AC. The electricity generated is direct current. Therefore an inverter can be used to convert DC into AC.</li></ul><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "></p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Wind energy is another form of renewable energy. As the wind blows, the energy created by it can be used in homes, farms, and industries. Wind generator systems can be expensive, so many of them have decided to go with alternative ways to build their own homemade wind generator systems. If we follow some simple steps we can easily construct a wind generator.</p></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><div id="sig" class="sig" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; "><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">If you are confident on how to construct the generator and if you are having the tools required to build a wind generator then you can immediately start making one for yourself. There are several plans that can help <a target="_new" href="http://www.earth4savingenergy.info/windpower.php" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">build your own wind generator</a> You can learn about these plans and much more by visiting <a target="_new" href="http://www.earth4savingenergy.info/windpower.php" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">http://www.earth4savingenergy.info/windpower.php</a> and build the generators to perfection.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-60511650853977061422010-08-01T10:17:00.000-07:002010-08-01T10:23:55.318-07:00Wind Generators For Home Use - Why You Should Own a Home Wind Generator<h1 style="text-align: center;">Wind Generators For Home Use - Why You Should Own a Home Wind Generator</h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div id="body"><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Wind generators for home use are becoming more popular for many home owners because they are an excellent means to supplement your energy use. Having a well built quality wind generator for home can save you a fortune on electricity and can possibly supplement your whole house electricity. You can either choose to purchase a manufactured wind turbine generator or build your very own homemade wind turbine. Whatever choice you make, building a homemade energy source is quite easy and will save you hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars buying one at your local retailer.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><strong>Advantages of wind power generators for home use</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">First of all there could be many benefits of owning a home wind power generator but here are 3 points why homeowners should go green and install wind generators outside their homes.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">1) Reduce power outages - Home wind power generators could possible reduce the amount of electricity generated by power utility companies. In many countries power outages are common due to exceeding power generation capacity.</p><a name='more'></a><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">2) Pollution reduction - The dependence on fossil fuels for power generation is increasing therefore having residential wind generators for home use can help reduce pollution. You can never go wrong with clean and renewable energy.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">3) Cut down on costs - Using wind turbines for home energy is a great way to cut down on power bills. Although the initial setup may be costly it will provide you with free electricity for the future. Consider it a smart investment.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><strong>Sizes & start speeds for residential wind turbines - </strong>An important factor to take into account when choosing generators for home use is deciding the size of the wind turbine. Usually a larger wind generator has a higher start speed which results in a higher electrical output. For more power output it is much more efficient to have two smaller wind turbines than just one large wind power turbine.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Over the years, wind turbines for the home are increasingly becoming the preferred choice of energy source. Not only does it greatly reduce the cost of electricity usage, it is also clean and helps enrich our eco-system by reducing pollution. Wind generators for home use will always be available at your local store near you or for a great bargain you can purchase one online at Amazon.com.</p></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><div id="sig" class="sig" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; "><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Author of <a target="_new" href="http://windgeneratorsforhomeuse.org/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">Home Wind Generators</a> and <a target="_new" href="http://generators4homeuse.com/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">Generators for home use</a></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-13613746319021325052010-02-26T06:37:00.000-08:002010-02-26T06:44:24.245-08:00Homemade Wind Generators - Tips and Plans to Go the DIY Way<h1 style="text-align: center;">Homemade Wind Generators - Tips and Plans to Go the DIY Way</h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div id="body"><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Homemade wind generators are the right solution as an affordable renewable energy source. Building a wind generator may be a daunting task if uninitiated to DIY or lacking technical knowledge, however this can be overcome with a good plan of action and the aid of a wind turbine design.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">First of all, it should be found out whether a wind power unit is the right solution for your household electrical energy as opposed to solar power units. To do so, a wind resource assessment can help you decide for a wind turbine. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">A wind resource assessment is based on Wind Power Density, which is the annual power available per square meter of turbine area. If you do not have a clue on how to get this information, check out NREL (National Renewable Energy Lab). They have maps for any particular area to help you decide on the feasibility of the project.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Once established that a homemade wind generator suits your purposes, check out ground clearance for mast positioning, as the blades should be as clear of obstacles as they can for optimal efficiency. The higher the blades, the stronger the wind, however a very tall mast requires an exponential amount of materials to build it, making it preferable to construct several smaller and shorter wind generators to contain costs and as a safety back up, should one fail.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Homemade wind generators of 1000 to 3000 watt can cost as little as $150 to $220 and take a weekend for construction. Materials can be purchased at a local hardware store or delivered by mail. The main components of a wind generator are: a steel pipe mast and its rigging, a nacelle (containing the motor), a Dc motor, the blades, a battery bank for the generator and possibly a DC motor analyzer software for maximum efficiency.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">The blades can be either purchased or even made cheaply in few hours. Normally they are designed in a 3 blade set up to contain construction costs while providing good conversion of wind power into kinetic power. </p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">To protect the blades and the mast from sudden, strong gusts, the windmill should have a cheap yet effective spring loaded system to allow the blades furling, which means the blades turn their edge to the wind beyond a certain resistance so as to minimize it and avoid breaking.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">To allow the windmill to turn the blades facing the wind and get constant power, a simple tail will do the job. There is no need for complicated hydraulics or motor assisted mechanics like in large farm windmills. An important aspect of homemade wind generators is the battery bank to store energy from the generator. These can be found free or cheaply from old fork lift trucks and recycled back into life.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">To do so it may be necessary to build also a homemade de-sulfator to pulse the battery back into action. This may seem like a complication, but a bonus point of making a de-sulfator is that these old forklift batteries can be recycled systematically and sold for profit as a stand alone business on top of the electricity savings, not just for the generator.</p><p style="text-align: justify;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">A DC motor analyzer software should also be complementary to a good wind generator design, providing critical data to optimize efficiency. It all sounds like a lot of hard work to do and it might even be, but it can save you $ thousands over ready made windmills. In fact, homemade wind generators avoid the hefty initial investment of ready made kits that could take a very long time to recover, while saving on electricity bills just as well.</p></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><div id="sig" class="sig" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; "><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">If you do not have idea on how to build <a target="_new" href="http://diy-wind-generator.blogspot.com/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">homemade wind generators</a>, check out this website. It could save you thousands. Click on <a target="_new" href="http://diy-wind-generator.blogspot.com/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">homemade wind generators</a>.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-72250663336456008302010-02-09T07:47:00.000-08:002010-02-09T07:51:35.656-08:00Build a Wind Generator - How to Make Your Own<h1 style="text-align: center;">Build a Wind Generator - How to Make Your Own </h1><div style="text-align: justify;" id="body"> <p>We figured learning how to build a wind generator was our best option to make power for our off grid home.</p><p>We found some great wind generator plans too.</p><p>Our choice was a hard one. We could either diversify our Renewable Energy System, a choice between hydro power from our small stream or put up a wind generator. We also had the option to just buy more solar panels. We decided to learn how to build a wind generator and here is why - You may want to build your own too.</p><p>There are times of the year when even a hundred solar panels and 10 times our present battery storage would not run our home. In the fall and winter the sun may not shine for weeks at a time.<br /></p><p>Thus, no power is produced from the solar panels, no matter how many we would have. We really wanted to smooth out the wrinkles in our charging cycle as well as produce more power for our home, that meant adding more solar panels just wouldn't work for us.</p><p>Hydro power is probably the most cost effective option if you have enough running water with an adequate drop to produce power. Water power will produce 24/7, but we had a problem with this option. From November until April our stream freezes solid and in order to produce power we need running water. Unless we could figure out a way to run ice through the hydro turbine that is.</p><p>That left us with the wind generator option. A quick assessment of our site told us we had wind energy potential. Open space and a site that was free of obstructions for over 300 yards. We would only need a 40 foot tower to get up to the good wind.</p><p>So, we started shopping for a wind generator. The wind definitely went out of our sales, so to speak, when we started looking at the price of new and used wind turbines.</p><p>During our search for a wind power turbine a friend of ours suggested why not build one. He had done just that recently with some plans he had downloaded from a website called Homemade Wind Generator. We took a look at the nice job he had done on his wind generator and decided to download our own plans.</p><p>We learned how to build a wind generator that cost us less than $100, including the small cost of the plans (still under $20), but compared to the price in the thousands for a new or used wind generator to meet our needs it was a real bargain. The plans were simple and easy to follow and provided sources for all of the material we would need. Isn't it time you built your own.</p><p>Once we knew where to look, the DC motor used for a generator was quickly located, as well as the free PVC pipe we used for the blades. Our family is quite happy learning how to build it and It produces about 1000 watts of power at 24 volts. We have plans to build a wind generator for the front yard next.</p><p>If you want more information please check the resource box below</p> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;" id="sig" class="sig"> <p>Bill Temple says, if you want to find out more about How To Build A Wind Generator then you should sign up for the EarthPower Newsletter, with videos, a free energy savings guide and helpful advice it is a must for anyone contemplating using renewable energy in their home. Just click the following link to sign up <a target="_new" href="http://living-off-the-grid.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54:newsletter-signup-form&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=50">EarthPower Newsletter - Click here</a></p> </div>tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-89551883554385420662010-01-26T21:47:00.000-08:002010-01-26T21:51:49.741-08:00Wind Generator Plans - DIY<h1 style="text-align: center;">Wind Generator Plans - DIY</h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(75, 75, 75);font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;" ><div id="body"><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">With more of us realizing that energy prices are headed nowhere but up we've decided to take measures to reduce our energy bill. The problem is that renewable energy still costs an arm, leg, and your spleen to get. That's why we decided to build our own renewable energy system starting with a wind generator. We figured that would be the most cost effective way to generator a lot of electricity.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">The problem was we needed some wind generator plans. The first plans that we bought seemed to be by a guy that wanted to prove that he was smarter than us. We couldn't understand a single thing he was talking about. </p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">The next couple sets of plans that we bought were too simplistic to be of any real use. That's when we decided that we should develop our own wind generator plans to help the average person build a wind generator.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">The problem, according to many people is that it seems like such a complicated project. I mean, your putting up a wind generator that you built yourself. All of those parts have to come together and it has to work. That's what seems daunting.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">It's a lot easier if you think of a generator somewhat like separate modules. You have a bunch of little things that you have to build. Each part doesn't take a long time, but it's quite easy. As soon as you take this step building your wind generator seems like a piece of cake.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">Let's start with the blades and hub. This is a fairly straightforward task and only involves a little cutting with a jig saw and some drilling. You'll need some 8" PVC pipe which gets measured and cut. I did say PVC pipe... we discovered that cut right it works great as blades. </p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">You'll need to sand them down and coat them with some UV protective paint as sunlight makes PVC brittle. We snapped a couple blades before we figured this out. The blades get mounted to the hub (usually a pulley) and you've finished them.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">The body can be made from leftover PVC that you have from building the blades. The motor gets mounted in the one end and the tail gets mounted in the other end. The body's main job is to keep water out of the motor. On the bottom of the body you'll need to mount a flange. Attached to the flange is some 2" steel pipe. This allows your wind generator to be mounted to your tower.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">Your tower is simply an old TV tower. We discovered this quite by accident actually. I was at a friends helping him re-shingle his house and climbed down the TV tower to the ground because the ladder fell down. It hit me... these were very strong and I could probably get it for free. </p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">He gave it to me because he'd switched to satellite a couple years ago. You'll need to dig a foundation and pour some concrete in it to mount the tower, but it's not really that hard. All you need to make sure of is that your tower is level... no leaning towers here.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">Once your tower is up, climb up and mount your wind generator (TV towers conveniently have a 2" hole in the top for mounting). It seems to be the law that whenever you're working on a wind generator it's never windy so you might need to wait a couple days before any wind comes by.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">That's pretty much it... simple wind generator plans can make the task much easier than you think it is.</p></div><div><table style="text-align: justify;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" valign="top"><div id="sig" class="sig" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-weight: normal;"><p style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">I built my own solar panels and a wind generator and saved well over $30,000. I get a cheque from the power company because I produce more energy than I use. If you'd like to learn how you can do the same check out <a target="_new" href="http://off-grid-living.com/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;">Wind Generator Plans</a>.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-40994442655472523552010-01-17T08:03:00.000-08:002010-01-17T08:04:19.801-08:00Home-Built Wind Generator Power - What You Need to Know<h1 style="text-align: center;">Home-Built Wind Generator Power - What You Need to Know</h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(75, 75, 75);font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;" ><div id="body"><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">The majority of people who are researching residential wind power are looking for an answer to a particular question on renewable energy such as information on home-built wind generator power, do it yourself wind turbines or vertical wind turbines.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">Homebuilt wind generators come in many differing shapes and sizes from vertical wind generators through to the single blade wind turbine however all have one common goal and that is to produce wind power energy. The following is important information that you should know before considering which wind generator is the right choice for you.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><b>Can you build your own wind power generator?</b></p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">You bet! And the best news is that you don't have to be Tim 'the tool man' Taylor to take on a project like this either. Building your own home wind turbine is something that can be done on sliding scale from small wind turbines that power small appliances all of the way through to large wind turbines that can power entire communities. </p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">I have had many people send me pictures of their completed residential wind turbines who have had almost no experience in construction or do it yourself projects.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><b>What type of wind generator is right for me?</b></p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">Ultimately this question can only be answered by you. The most common turbine for home wind generators is the Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine. The Horizontal Wind Generator is usually constructed as a pole that raises a three or four blade fan into the sky. </p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">The Vertical Wind Turbine is also becoming a more common wind turbine design for residential wind power configurations due to the way the turbine blades spin. The vertical axis turbine is comprised of a center pole with blades that spin on a vertical axis meaning that it will require less room to operate when compared to the horizontal wind turbine.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><b>What does a home-built wind generator cost?</b></p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">Wind turbines can be constructed out of a range of materials that can be found at your local hardware store. You can build your own wind turbines for as little as $100 using the easy to follow wind turbine below which will take you step by step on the way to building your own wind generator.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><b>Still not sure if residential wind power is right for you?</b></p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">The best suggestion that I can make to you is to have a look at how simple these wind generator plans are and simply have a go. The materials to produce <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.residential-wind-power.com/2009/07/homebuilt-wind-generator-power-%E2%80%93-what-you-need-to-know/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;">homebuilt wind generator power</a> are inexpensive and the construction time is minimal - why not invite your friends around and start a wind turbine project? </p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">You'll end up saving a huge amount of money on your electricity bills and will have your own home-built wind generator to be proud of. Get started on your new turbine with our easy to follow wind turbine plans.</p></div><div><table style="text-align: justify;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" valign="top"><div id="sig" class="sig" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-weight: normal;"><p style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">Barry Lee is the author of the popular wind power website <a target="_new" href="http://www.residential-wind-power.com/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;">Residential Wind Power</a> which provides fantastic information on vertical wind turbines and wind generators for home use.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-74657188197751726452009-12-15T12:18:00.000-08:002009-12-15T12:19:24.040-08:00How to Build a Wind Generator - DIY Wind Power For Your Home<h1 style="text-align: center; ">How to Build a Wind Generator - DIY Wind Power For Your Home</h1><div id="body"><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Why would you want to learn how to build a wind generator for use at home?</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Although there are a wide range of benefits that are acquired from creating wind energy at home, the two most important reasons of learning how to build a wind generator are financial and environmental.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Financial, because of the horrendous free fall of the economy and its effect on our pockets and environmental, because if we don't start helping ourselves, our planet will be changed forever as we know it. If we could all make diy wind power for home use, we could in some way help ourselves on both fronts.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">It would be impossible to explain how to build wind generator in this short article but this is how you basically go about making one.</p><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "></p><div style="text-align: justify; ">1. You can make blades out of household items. Wood/plastic.</div><div style="text-align: justify; ">2. These blades have to be fixed to the wind turbine/generator. The turbine turns wind energy into mechanical energy. The generator turns that mechanical energy into electrical energy.</div><div style="text-align: justify; ">3. A shaft to fix the blades to the tower, letting them rotate freely.</div><div style="text-align: justify; ">4. A tower to keep the whole assembly high enough to make optimum use of the wind.</div><div style="text-align: justify; ">5. A base to keep everything in place.</div><div style="text-align: justify; ">6. The generator feeds its electrical energy into a charge controller or charge regulator. This limits the rate of current that feeds into your bank of batteries thus helping prolong the life of the batteries.</div><div style="text-align: justify; ">7. A battery bank.</div><div style="text-align: justify; ">8. An inverter. Your battery bank will have stored DC (direct current). This is no good for domestic appliances around the house as they require AC (alternating current). The inverter converts DC to AC electricity.</div><div style="text-align: justify; ">9. The AC needs to be fed into your electricity control panel. This is where by means of transformers and circuits, the correct voltage and frequency for domestic use is output.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Note. At point 6, if you want to add solar energy to give you another source of free electricity, it can be connected to the charge regulator to boost your power. Good quality plans will not only give you the blueprints on how to build wind generator, but will also include plans on how to build a solar power system as an added bonus.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Diy wind power and solar power blueprints cost about $50 or so and explain how to build your alternative energy systems for as little as $200 each. With the cost of pre constructed wind generators starting at $600, good reliable ones at $2000, several diy wind power systems could be made for the same cost plus the blueprints are always there for you.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">They can be fantastic projects to carry out with family, are a lot of fun to make and are totally satisfying to complete. There are many good motives to build your own wind generator and solar systems but hardly any reasons not to.</p></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="text-align: justify; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><div id="sig" class="sig" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; "><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Make use of the free, environmentally friendly and renewable resources the surround us and don't let them go to waste.<a target="_new" href="http://www.homemadewindturbineplans.com/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">http://www.homemadewindturbineplans.com</a></p><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">If you are interested and would like to find out more on how to build wind generator and solar power systems, please visit <a target="_new" href="http://www.homemadewindturbineplans.com/" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">how to build wind generator</a>.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-15566027723253308372009-11-22T09:23:00.001-08:002009-11-22T09:23:46.168-08:00DIY Wind Generator For Cheap and Uninterrupted Power<h1 style="text-align: center; ">DIY Wind Generator For Cheap and Uninterrupted Power</h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div id="body"><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Wind is a type of solar energy. The irregular heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's surface plus rotation of the earth causes winds. This wind flow or wind energy when "harvested" by modern wind turbines can be used to generate electricity.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><b><u>DIY Wind Generator: Principals behind the working</u></b></p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">When wind moves over the turbine blades, it generates a lift. The lift makes the blades rotate and hence rotate the shaft. The rotating shaft moves a magnetic field in the generator which in turn creates electricity.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><b><u>Wind turbine include following parts:</u></b></p><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Gearbox - Gear box connects the low and high-speed shaft to each other</li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Blades - wind blowing over the blades causes them to lift and rotate</li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Hub - the sphere object used to mount the blades on</li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Generator - Generator creates at least 60-cycle AC electricity</li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Tower - Tower is the metal pole the turbine operates from. Tower is at least 100 feet off the ground so that the turbine can capture the least turbulent wind</li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Rotor hub - Rotor hub is the hub and hold the blades together</li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Yaw drive - Yaw drive is required only for an upwind turbine; it keeps the rotor facing the wind</li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Yaw motor - It provides power for the yaw drive</li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Nacelle - Nacelle sits on top of the tower and clings to the gear box</li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Low-speed shaft - It is turned by the rotor at a rate of 30 to 60 rotations every minute</li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">High-speed shaft - It connects to the generator and drives it</li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Anemometer -Anemometer is used to measures the speed of the wind</li></ul><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "></p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><b><u>DIY Wind Generator: How it works</u></b></p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Wind turbine generates electricity by spinning a generator. This generator is connected to the rotor, which is made up of three blades, which is then attached to a tower. To make the turbine face the wind, the rotor has a tail, which works as weather vain.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Our DIY Wind Generator is generally an electric motor. While the coils in the motor spins past the magnets, an electric current is produced. The power which is produced is stored in batteries, which are then connected to an inverter that changes the DC to AC, which can then be used to power your home.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><b><u>DIY Wind Generator: Where to Place Them?</u></b></p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Preferably you should put your wind turbine where it's going to catch the maximum of wind. This implies that fewer the obstacles around your wind turbine the better it would be. The higher you can put your wind turbine the greater electrical output you will get.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Take care not to put wind generators right next to your house or under a tree. Try to find a place where the wind whips all the way through, and that's the place for your wind turbine.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><b><u>DIY Wind Generator: Size of wind generator</u></b></p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">As different Sizes of wind generator requires different Start speeds. So it is very important to consider the start speeds, which depends on the size of the wind generators. Larger wind generator starts at higher speeds in comparison to the smaller wind generator which requires lesser speed.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Wind generator generates electricity only when they spin. You should rather have two smaller output wind generators spinning than one larger one sitting stationary.</p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">So opt on to wind energy which is inexhaustible, cheapest and eco-friendly renewable source of energy.</p></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="text-align: justify; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><div id="sig" class="sig" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; "><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; ">Ralph Somers, editor of <a target="_new" href="http://www.ralphsgreenenergyguide.com/" id="link_93" style="color: rgb(25, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">DIY Wind Generator Forum</a>.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300419520238119158.post-89326891881568282262009-01-29T18:24:00.000-08:002009-01-29T18:28:36.834-08:00Building a Wind Generator<h1 style="text-align: center;">Building a Wind Generator</h1><div style="text-align: justify;" id="body"><p>Building a wind generator is not a difficult task and you will be surprised to know that hundreds of thousands of people across the globe are producing electricity from their own home made wind power generators.<br /></p><p>Electricity from renewable sources such as solar energy and wind energy are much cheaper and at the same time if you adopt these, you will definitely save our environment from pollution and global warming.</p><p>Actually you can buy a ready made assembled wind generator, however the cost of it will be in the rage of a few thousands dollars. The advantage of building a wind generator is that you can assemble it within $ 200 and therefore you have a potential to save thousands of dollars, which otherwise have been spent on buying the ready made generator.</p><p>Before you actually plan for building a wind generator, you will need to know the advantage of it especially the cost benefits of the generator. A wind generator requires space and height for installing the tower and blades of the generator and depending on the wind speed, these blades will move and will convert the wind energy into electricity.<br /></p><p>Therefore before building a wind generator, you should also ensure that in addition to space, the wind speed in your area is also sufficient enough to produce electricity. If the average wind speed is below 5 miles per hour, the wind generators are generally not economical.<br /></p><p>So, if you are sure that you get sufficient wind speed in your area, although most of the people live in areas where wind speed is sufficient to produce electricity, you can try building a wind generator at your home.</p></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Start <a id="link_74" target="_new" href="http://www.earth4energy-review.info/">building a wind generator</a> with the help of a guide available at Internet. If you follow the instructions given in guide, you can easily <a id="link_75" target="_new" href="http://www.earth4energy-review.info/">build a wind generator</a> and produce free electricity.</p>tool-holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122394810561298671noreply@blogger.com0