HELP! Wind charging 12v 2cell bank

[TheUnknownCat]

Hi guys.

I need some advice on a small system that I am building to gain an understanding to possibly (probably) move up to a larger system.

I have 2 deep cycle batteries running through a vector 1500w (peak) inverter that is operating three (2 tube, 4 foot)flourescent light fixtures in my shop. It works very well. I am interested in building a wind turbine to keep the system charged. I am in central Oklahoma, so the wind supply is extraordinary.

I have tools and skills, (wood and metal,) but I am tired of wading through the BS online to figure this out.

What I would like to know:

1. Recomendations for a good book on the topic of PM alternator construction.
   
2. Recomendations specifically targeted to my current system. Should I muck around with DC motors, or go directly to construction of an alternator? (Possibly larger than my current system would require, in the interest of (probable) expansion?
   
3. I could also use advice on charge controlling, (product recomendation or built rigs.)
   
   

Help me out here guys, I know that I am finally in the right place. Between the crazies, the pro's, and the salesman out there, I am feeling a bit lost, and therefore apologize for not being able to find what I am looking for without assistance. I want to make a good move right out of the gate, I hate to waste my money!

[TomW]

TUC;

Just go order this from our hosts, it has it all. Or spend some time here reading.

http://www.forcefieldmagnets.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_29&products_id=196

Tom

[TheUnknownCat]

I'll be ordering the book as soon as my eyes stop bleeding. I am definitely in the right place, some of you guys are freakin' brilliant! I hope you "electrical guys" can make room for one more "nuts and bolts guy." Thanks Tom.

[luv2weld]

Eyes bleeding?? Must have tried to read everything here

in one day.

But you are definitely in the right place.

Here are a few links to feed this new addiction you have developed.

http://www.otherpower.com/

http://www.scoraigwind.com/

http://www.windstuffnow.com/main/

http://www.thebackshed.com/Windmill/default.asp

And there are lots more.

For books on the subject, like Tom said, you can order from

our hosts. Also Hugh has written several books.

For FREE plans, try these links

http://www.scoraigwind.com/pmgbooklet/index.htm

http://www.otherpower.com/turbineplans.html

Hope your eyes are better.

Good Luck.

Ralph