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Converting my windmill into a wind turbine | 12 comments (12 topical, editorial)
Re: Converting my windmill into a wind turbine (3.00 / 0) (#11)
by Capt Slog (Capt.Slog(at this)gmail.com) on Mon Apr 7th, 2008 at 06:47:03 AM MST
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We have one of these in my local park, once upon a time, it used to pump water out the ground to fill a concrete paddling pool and stream for the kids to play in.  I always considered it a thing of beauty, but sadly it has not worked for many years as the health and safety fascists don't like the idea of moving parts and thought of kids drowning in 4 inches of water!

I too vote for leaving it as is.  As others have said, it's not efficient but to me thats not the point.  I'm certain you can rig it to do something.  Also, people are used to seeing it there and so are unlikely to object now just because it's started spinning.  
"Slowly changing the world, one watt at a time!"



Converting my windmill into a wind turbine | 12 comments (12 topical, 0 editorial)

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