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Logyman

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First Project
« on: May 08, 2006, 09:21:02 PM »
Here's a shot of my first project. Ametek 40 vdc with a set of 18" blades from TLG Windpower. Works great as a battery charger at my cabin. I've seen 8 amps at 12vdc in a good breeze, about what's expected. Runs very quiet and I'm impressed with the whole thing. Next project is a 10 foot machine from DanB's design. Already searching for parts!!



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coldspot

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Re: First Project
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2006, 08:18:20 AM »
Looks great all but the lack of guy lines, Not kidding !!!!

It had better have some on it lower and might also need some more higher up!!!!

just my $0.02

PS: had to zoom-in and see that it does have furl!

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hvirtane

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Re: First Project
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2006, 01:20:32 PM »
How long has it been up?

Any problems with the blades?


- Hannu

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Logyman

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Re: First Project
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2006, 02:56:20 PM »
The generator is currently not up. I work at sea for 6 weeks at a time, and since it is at my cabin, I only put it up while I am home, for 6 weeks at a stretch. It has been up for some very strong winds, about 65-70 Kph, and runs very quiet and smooth. At those wind speeds, I noticed it was just begining to furl. I can't really say much about the blades until I see it spinning for a longer time, but I can state that the blades, hub and shaft adaptor are all very good quality and look robust.Some day I'll get a diversion load controller and leave it up full time.
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Re: First Project
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2006, 08:29:22 AM »
 I can't really say much about the blades until I see it spinning for a longer time, but I can state that the blades, hub and shaft adaptor are all very good quality and look robust.


Sounds good. I'm wondering about, which kind of aluminum the manufacturer has used for the blades.


- Hannu

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