Wind turbine brake switch

[kitestrings]

Probably got way more than you bargained for...

If I wasn't clear, I just meant the volume and diversity of responses.  On any given topic here you get a wide range of responses - and that's a good thing IMO.  It's like the saying goes, "the only thing two engineers will agree to is that the third one is an idiot".

But in the end, you still need to sort through the solution that works best for you.  Post us some pics when you get a chance.  ~ks

[DamonHD]

Pics and results, good or bad please, as KS says!

Rgds

Damon

[Fused]

Sure thing. If results are not what Im looking for, then changes will
be made.
I put my bridge rectifiers behind the blades looking for cooling
of the rectifiers.
It would be just as easy to run 3 a/c lines down to ground
level, but that was just not how I wanted to build it.
My little control room when finished will have the solar
controller, wind controller, a turnigy meter to see max watts out of mill only.
There are also 2 inverters, 1  has gfi outlets and I have a plug for the inverter to send
120v to the receptacle in my living room where tv dvr, stereo, cable modem and router are plugged into.
My control room will also have the drum switch to brake mill from stand still.
Later I will run more wire to another room for a outlet there, a inverter
will supply the power.
I also have something in my control room, a smoke detector.
When I am finished (which I just about am) everything will operate
from the lil control room.
MS and spinal cord injuries just about got the best of me, I am just
fighting to keep walking and doing projects to keep my mind off of the
chronic pain.
You all are a great source of knowledge and I appreciate every bit of it.

Doug

[kitestrings]

MS and spinal cord injuries just about got the best of me, I am just
fighting to keep walking and doing projects to keep my mind off of the
chronic pain.

Very sorry to hear this Doug.  Take care.

[Fused]

Thanks, but I did not say my problems for sympathy.
I just needed to explain my limitations, and why
it is important to me to have my controls inside
my house.
Solar alone has knocked our electric bill to around $60 average a month
in a 4 bedroom all electric house over the last 2 years.
A wind generator will just help on cloudy rainy days
to recharge my battery bank.
I think I can shunt brake the generator if this wont work.
Doug