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Using styrofoam blades for a VAWT? | 14 comments (14 topical, editorial)
Re: Using styrofoam blades for a VAWT? (3.00 / 0) (#5)
by DanOpto on Tue May 22nd, 2007 at 02:59:53 PM MST
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A local installer bought a chinese HAWT mill with styrofoam blades covered with fiberglass.
It lasted one year.
High winds of 110 mph broke them at the root.
Ooops
The manufacturer did not have replacements.

The wind generator was replaced with a smaller unit.



Using styrofoam blades for a VAWT? | 14 comments (14 topical, 0 editorial)

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