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Wind power air compressor? | 26 comments (26 topical, 0 editorial)

Re: Wind power air compressor? (3.00 / 0) (#5)
by K3CZ on Sat Oct 23rd, 2004 at 12:45:38 PM MST
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Farmer; I'm afraid my data is somewhat out of date - The farm was having a sell-out auction, and it was at least ten years ago before I was into alternate energy, so I doubt if the installation is running today. Also, I haven't the foggiest idea where in Lancaster Co. it was, and as you probably know, most Amish farms have a strong resemblance to each other. I do have contact (no phone, tho) with a good Amish horse farmer friend with lots of contacts who might be able to put you on the trail to that or a similar installation.
K3CZ

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Re: Wind power air compressor? (3.00 / 0) (#6)
by Farmer on Sat Oct 23rd, 2004 at 02:35:52 PM MST
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Thanks for the offer. I think that I will just pursue some more local leads. I am in northern Indiana and while I do occasionally find my way to Lancaster it isn't that often.

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Re: Wind power air compressor? (3.00 / 0) (#12)
by blackbear on Thu Sep 13th, 2007 at 11:12:49 AM MST
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just browsing the board and found this - I have just joined the board and can't seem to find a way of PM'ing K3CZ. I'm travelling across the US & planning to visit some Amish communities to see how they use compressed air, I am part of a community in the UK setting up a sustainable living centre, and want to build some wind pumps generating compressed air.
I already use compressed air in the workshop but would like to develop it further.

Does anyone have useful contacts for Amish communities in Lancaster Co they'd be willing to share?

Thanks in advance

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Re: Wind power air compressor? (3.00 / 0) (#13)
by ghurd on Thu Sep 13th, 2007 at 12:52:12 PM MST
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The vast majority use a 3 or 4 cyl diesel compressor and 1000 to 3600 gallon air tanks.
They use it like anybody uses air, mostly tools.

The only 'unusual' item I can think of is the air powered well pump. Someone living alone may have a 8HP Gasoline Honda compressor and 500 gallon air tank, primarily for the well pump.

Lancaster Amish tend to be a little different than most other areas. I believe you will be disappointed if you only travel to Lancaster. You may find more of what you are looking for in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, or Indiana. Not sure what you expect to see.
I am in NE Ohio.
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Re: Wind power air compressor? (3.00 / 0) (#14)
by ghurd on Thu Sep 13th, 2007 at 03:11:57 PM MST
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Also, K3CZ has not done anything on this board for almost a year, and this is a 3 year old story.
It may help if someone with the information you seek has your contact information.
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