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MtnTopRebel

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how to ID pre REA windmill?
« on: April 20, 2005, 08:40:03 PM »
I have an old two blade Pre REA windmill that I would like to put into service.  It is a gear drive unit, and it pretty good sized.  I have no blades for it, and will have to find or make them.  I have no clue how long they need to be, and have searched the web without successs to identify it... any ideas where to look?  Thanks, I'm waisting power....  
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wdyasq

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Jacobs
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2005, 03:14:23 PM »
Sounds like a Jacobs.


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Re: how to ID pre REA windmill?
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2005, 03:36:02 PM »
Posting a couple of pictures might lead to faster, more accurate responses.

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Shadow

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Re: how to ID pre REA windmill?
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2005, 04:10:04 PM »
Could be a 32 volt Wincharger, there are a variety of those still around.
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Re: Jacobs
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2005, 05:15:59 PM »
If its gear driven its not a Jacobs.

It could be a Wind charger need more info and a pic.


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Gary D

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Re: how to ID pre REA windmill?
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2005, 06:39:33 AM »
Winchargers were 2 or 4 bladers in a variety of voltages and marketed under many name brand names. If Jacobs was top of the line (expensive), winco's were more for the common man (cost wise). The link below might be a giveaway- most winco's had an airbrake system, and blades were normally either 6 ft. diameter or 8 ft. When the wind really picks up, the airbrakes do tend to get loud disappating power.... possibly you'll find a model close to your find. Good luck on your quest!  Gary D.

http://www.wincharger.com/gallery/restored/index.htm
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MtnTopRebel

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Re: how to ID pre REA windmill?
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2005, 06:57:58 PM »
OK, here is a pix of the critter.  As you can see I have some work ahead of me.. I need to know about blades, output and is the goodyear blimp available to put it up....?

http://www.otherpower.com/images/scimages/3621/IMG_7122.jpg
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