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Kilowatt wind turbine and pole for under 150
>> YOUR LINK HERE: ___ http://youtube.com/watch?v=_z4K7w3tM3E
/ opensourcelowtech • Turbine build tutorial: https://opensourcelowtech.org/wind_tu... • The generator is rated at 1.5HP / ~1kW which the turbine should be doing in about a 60 km/h wind, at about 90 volts. The turbine has been survival tested up to 105 km/h. • This video is just an incidental update, mostly on the new chain drive prototype and pole mount configuration, I'll be doing a full documented update at some point soon. • The cost breakdown is about $25 for the turbine itself, $45 for the treadmill motor as generator, and $95 for the pole, steel rope and fixings etc. • Help directly support us creating more prototypes and tutorials by joining the channel: • / @opensourcelowtech • Known Issues With The Video: • ~ Yes the steel ropes start out mounted below the turbine then jump to above it, turns out they work a lot better up there. • ~ Yes the pole wobbles a bit, in future I'll have probably just some polyprop rope to the pole mid point to lock that off and stabilize the whole thing. • ~ Yes the chain is off when the turbine is up and spinning, I didn't have it tensioned well and it dropped but then also didn't have the time or assistance to take the pole down and re-establish it before I had to leave. It does work fairly well tho. • ~ Yes for now you're going to have to take my word for that. • ~ The video is largely out of focus but my phone camera either auto focuses constantly or not at all and the latter is slightly less annoying. • ~ The turbine does pop a bit when it spins, but it's not loud and I'll try to resolve that. • ~ Yes the back two ropes are crossed at the top, that's for reasons. • ~ Yes I say ummm a lot, like I say this is only meant as an update and I'll do a nice full video with amazing production values very soon. • Like and subscribe etc if you want to be kept up to date on future builds and developments. • Facebook group for the project: / windturbinemakers • #windturbine #diy #energy #renewableenergy #windpower #wind #opensource • My name is Daniel Connell. I prototype and develop basic technologies which anyone can make using recycled materials and simple tools. • The aim is for everyone everywhere to be able to build and maintain their own infrastructure; producing their own energy, food, clean water, communications, and anything else they need. • All designs are open source and license free for any purpose, and full construction tutorials and how-tos are available on the opensourcelowtech.org website.
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