John Poole
03-23-2011, 1:05 AM
See http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/03/diy-wind-turbine-project-goes-open-source/
where there is a guide to build your own windmill and build the alternator all from local parts -- though you have to buy magnets and specialized coated wire to make the armature for the alternator.
Produces 50-200 watts of power in a windy period with gusts reaching up to 20 MPH.
So 1 HP at 746 watts with my planer being 3 HP, I calculate I'd need 18 of these to run on a windy day to power my planer.
Do they make 3 phase light bulbs? <joke>
Joking aside, this is an intriguing project for the do-it yourselfers, and the concept of the project being "open source" seems a novel approach.
Highly recommended reading for those who tinker and like to build things.
where there is a guide to build your own windmill and build the alternator all from local parts -- though you have to buy magnets and specialized coated wire to make the armature for the alternator.
Produces 50-200 watts of power in a windy period with gusts reaching up to 20 MPH.
So 1 HP at 746 watts with my planer being 3 HP, I calculate I'd need 18 of these to run on a windy day to power my planer.
Do they make 3 phase light bulbs? <joke>
Joking aside, this is an intriguing project for the do-it yourselfers, and the concept of the project being "open source" seems a novel approach.
Highly recommended reading for those who tinker and like to build things.