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Forum: Wind Power

07-15-10, 12:36 PM

Replies: 68

My small wind generator build

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Posted By nibs

I think what gave me the idea was, watching a...

I think what gave me the idea was, watching a 1960's hash dealer whip out a balance made from fishing line and a chopstick, very accurate and very simple.
I prolly could have patented the aluminum...

Forum: Wind Power

07-15-10, 10:43 AM

Replies: 68

My small wind generator build

Views: 156,845

Posted By nibs

The things that need to be sorted out are; ...

The things that need to be sorted out are;
hub design,
matching the prop to the generator,
the large roof area which may cause turbulence.

Not to stop your progress, just to make sure you...

Forum: Wind Power

07-15-10, 10:23 AM

Replies: 68

My small wind generator build

Views: 156,845

Posted By nibs

The method we used for balancing was as follows; ...

The method we used for balancing was as follows;
1) we made an insert for the center hole of the prop, the same thickness as the prop at its hub.
2) the insert had a center hole sized for a piece...

Forum: Wind Power

06-27-10, 08:36 PM

Replies: 68

My small wind generator build

Views: 156,845

Posted By nibs

You are frightening me, I built at least 600...

You are frightening me, I built at least 600 small wind turbines in the early 1980's and hundreds of aircraft props at that time.
Your hub is disastrously thin, you might be able to make another...

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