Nov 30, 2007 05:29 pm
Re: Converting to AC from Wind Generator
Yes, Randy, getting the right size wires are important. The smaller the wires, the more electricity lossed. It's the Ohms, the rate of which electricity is lossed.
I have a AirX 24 volt, which allows me to use smaller wires. In the manual, it said I should use a minimum of a AWG #12 wire. The higher the AWG number the thicker the cable, but also the more expensive. I got 60 ft of it in Red, Green, and Black. I got the 3 because of the Lightning Arrestor, which is a Must.
300 feet away from your cabin? I'd doubt you would get enough electricity to power a LED lamp with that. Being cautious about the turbulance is good, but I would think that's just too far away. I would suggest getting a 50 ft tower and placing that closer to your cabin. I got a 29ft tower from here, but I have seen a 50 ft tower, even a 80 ft tower for the AirX, though they cost a few hundred more. I did my purches at minimum cost but with proper research.
Also, thanx for getting a Wind Generator, they'll be handy when energy prices become too high. I got mine for that and for the coming crash that's going to be like the 1929 depression.
Oh, BTW, your batteries must be protected like put them in a small dog house or hut to protect them from the weather elements. I got the Triplite inverters. I have some adapters I just got today that convert battery to car lighter adapters so I can use the lighter plug. I got 3 inverters, 1 75 watt (not sure brand), 150watt triplite, and a 400watt triplight. I do a lot of research trying to get everything prepared, average wind speed in my area is between 5 and 10mph so I can generate about 50watt to 100watt an hour, taking about 2 or 3 days to fully charge my 35AH. (I couldn't afford those expensive high AH batt but AirX can handle 25AH to 25,000ah). Yep it's pretty expensive and a lot of research and thinking.