Windmill - Wind Generator

Josh P.
1 Posts
Jan 7, 2008 12:55 pm
Windmill - Wind Generator

I am restoring an old windmill.  I have had several people tell me that I should make it a wind generator.  I have searched a few times for "How to" projects on it, but I am coming up empty handed.  I am currently in Iraq and unable to give the specs on the tower (free standing) and the blades (I think it has maybe 5).
My Question is: Where can I find information about how to convert it into a wind generator? (so I can have the pleasure of a windmill and get power out of it at the same time).

Thanks for any help provided.
 
 
Bob Fiske
13 Posts
Jan 22, 2008 11:14 pm
Re: Windmill - Wind Generator

Hey Josh;
  Windpower sites all over the web.  Keep searching with different keywords.

www.otherpower.com has a lot of avenues to follow. Parts and Plans for DIY, free tutorials, etc.

When you say make it into a Generator, you mean that it was made for mechanical work, pumping or such?

I don't know how the scavenging is where you are, but some folks (who don't want to build their own alternator from magnets and wire) have suggested using the DC permanent magnet motors from such sources as Powered Treadmills, which output something like 90volts at speed, so getting 20-40v from them for battery charging doesn't require high speeds like a car alternator would.

You have access to tools and materials, etc?
What's the wind like there?

feel free to email at jetpig[((a))]eartthlinkDOTnet
(I don't check in here that often..
Bob
 
 

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