Wind turbine vertical axis rotor assembly, made out of plywood and sheet metal with inexpensive hardware bought from hardware stores, all for around one hundred dollars.
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Wind turbine vertical axis rotor assembly, made out of plywood and sheet metal with inexpensive hardware bought from hardware stores, all for around one hundred dollars.
Duration : 0:2:58
Nice whirlygig. …
Nice whirlygig. Thanks for no info moron.
cool designe has …
cool designe has the look of efishancy in it ,i can see lots of sales if efeshancy is reasonable , cheers j
Greetings Simon, …
Greetings Simon, any chance you’d have some thought of the power output in terms of horsepower vs windspeed? I’m just getting interested in wind power. Since the verticals need no provision for wind direction, they seem to be the simplest to tie several turbines together via pulleys/belts to drive one alternator in a relatively small area. Thanks for the video. Wiz.
Also my intention …
Also my intention was to grid tie with a UL listed inverter that had back feed cut off and use net metering instead of using battery’s. They are too expensive and need to be replaced every few years.
Wow yes thats very …
Wow yes thats very observant, but if you look at the name of the video it says (wind turbine vertical axis ROTOR) the key word being ROTOR. This video is just a nice version of a VERT ROTOR that i wanted to share with everyone. I could not end it because i have relocated out of state to work on 2.3 mega watt turbines out west. I will be working on a new more complete version of the VERT soon and it will have all the necessary components.
” all for around …
” all for around one hundred dollars.”
That’s nice, sad thing is that battery’s, alternators and inverters are expensive things.
very nice
very nice
Very nice looking …
Very nice looking windmill! I can tell just from the video that you got a lot of satisfaction watching it spin.
I picked up some 1″ …
I picked up some 1″ inner diameter by 1 and 7/8″ outer diameter sealed ( tapered ) roller bearings at Tractor Supply Co. for just under $13.00 a piece. tapered roller bearings are excellent for both radial and axial loads.
What did you use …
What did you use for bearings?
Thank you. I’ll …
Thank you. I’ll chek out my local farm supply store tomorrow. If you’re still looking for an motor I’ve seen a lot of people using ancient treadmill motor’s because of the allready Permanent Magnet. I’ve had no luck finding any close to home though.
The axle is one …
The axle is one inch bar stock. I had some laying around but you could find some at a steel supply company. I found most of my parts (bearings, flanges) at Tractor Supply Co. its a chain of farm supply stores in Michigan. ( They also have bar stock) Try finding them online. Its no problem question away.
Where did you get …
Where did you get the parts for the axle, if you don’t mind me asking.
How bout a belt …
How bout a belt drive to an ancient car alternator charging a car battery with a converter to AC? Should be honestly cheap and excellent enough for testing how much work it will produce.
Awesome design! …
Awesome design! This windmill should generate lots of power!
nice. the end …
nice. the end sections remind me of a chinese star. cool looking design
I’ve checked them …
I’ve checked them out before. How much torque is required to turn a permanent magnet alternator under load? I’m not plotting on using a battery bank I intend to grid tie with a rectifier and a UL listed power inverter. I was looking at the DC-520 or 540 models. With my 1:20 gear box I can get about 1200 rpm in a 10 mph wind. Reckon its a excellent fit?
You can get a excellent …
You can get a excellent one at windbluepower(dot)com for 239$. Thats the one I have one mine. Just check out the site. You can but it piece by piece. You can get the whole thing for 239 or just the rotar for rotar for 114$ stator for 59$ and housing for 22$. The one I have works fantastic.
Thanks I’m in the …
Thanks I’m in the process of welding the tower and rebuilding a small 20/1 worm gear transmission. I’m trying to locate a DC motor to use for the generator but everything Ive found is out of my price range. I was thinking about replacing the armature in a GM alternator but its still too pricey.
awsome job on that.
awsome job on that.
That is an …
That is an extraordinary design… if i could have plans to this creation let me know…. stellar turbine though….. its the cats a**!!!
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