The light weight question
By Devo, Section Reviews Posted on Thu Oct 04, 2007 at 10:22:16 PM MST
we should have a contest

As Ed as shown with his 200 watt mill , a lot of weight can be shaved to produce a fun little windmill. we should have some sort of 3 month contest just for fun to say make a windmill that will produce 50 or 100 watts of power in say 15 to 20 mph wind. See who can come in the lightest , I'll bet you would get some unique outfits from this board we would need some sort of guidlines, anyone interested? -Just a thought... Devin

The light weight question | 6 comments (6 topical)

Re: The light weight question (3.00 / 0) (#1) by hiker on Thu Oct 04, 2007 at 04:51:25 PM MST

heres my motorhome mill-all wood[sawblade rotors][ceramic mags with neoes on top] -its survived 45-55mph winds so far-furls right up- not sure of the weight cant be much over 25-35 pounds--lights up 4 50w headlights in a good wind..its a 9 and 12 setup-with all six wires down the pole-for star or jerry rig... WILD IN ALASKA

Re: The light weight question (3.00 / 0) (#3) by hiker on Thu Oct 04, 2007 at 09:26:12 PM MST

heres a earlery version of the mill with longer blades                 and a diffrant base mount...mounted to back of motorhome WILD IN ALASKA [ Parent ]

Re: The light weight question (3.00 / 0) (#2) by jmk on Thu Oct 04, 2007 at 07:54:07 PM MST

Yes but is that wind at that level or do you put it up in the sky? jmk

Re: The light weight question (3.00 / 0) (#4) by SamoaPower on Thu Oct 04, 2007 at 10:52:16 PM MST

Weight: 15lb, Power: 150W. Downwind.

Re: The light weight question (3.00 / 0) (#5) by Devo on Fri Oct 05, 2007 at 05:03:37 PM MST

SamoaPower that's a sweet mill Devin

Re: The light weight question (3.00 / 0) (#6) by Spdlmt150 on Fri Oct 05, 2007 at 09:55:32 PM MST

It's not been a powerhouse, but for a $35 mill what do you expect? 12/9 dual saw blades with 1/2" square X 1/4" thick neos, pipe fittings, & threaded rod. I've seen it push 2A at 12v in a good gust. It's obviously in a poor location (best output is winter when all the leaves are gone - hope to see 4A then) Weight is maybe 15 pounds.

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