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Just startin out | 7 comments (7 topical, editorial)
Re: Just startin out (3.00 / 0) (#5)
by spinningmagnets (velmis1450bc(at)aol(dot)com) on Wed Jul 16th, 2008 at 06:28:58 PM MST
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Welcome oak leaf, (disclaimer: I haven't built a wind-gen yet)

It is hard for old folks (like me) to read a large solid block of text. It would be nice if each paragraph was only 2 or 3 sentences...

How high a tower can you have? (wind is MUCH better up higher)

Does your city/county allow wind-gens? (you may be suprised)

Is there a safe "fall-zone" around the wind tower?

Just somethings to consider...

Best of luck! post pics as soon as possible!



Re: Just startin out (3.00 / 0) (#6)
by oak leaf (newwind) on Wed Jul 16th, 2008 at 08:09:29 PM MST
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Sorry for the large block. I will try to do better. I am more into working than writing. I will try to put pics on here again, not having much luck with that ether.

My metal Work came from otherpower 10' wind turbine and I think I followed the directions farly well.

The blades are made from 12" pvc water pipe that is 3/4" thick. They weigh 20 lbs each and they start turning with a 2 mph wind. That is with out a load I know.

Also if I offended anyone with my commits it was not intended.

now lets see if I can get some pictures on this.

Thanks,

Harlon

 













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Just startin out | 7 comments (7 topical, 0 editorial)

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