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nocita1

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need help
« on: November 07, 2008, 05:05:03 AM »
Hi I am having problems trying to figure a way to keep this generator on the pole

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=aHB4zxWd3Ls if some one knows how can you please explain Thank You
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Re: need help
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2008, 06:38:25 AM »
Usually "gravity".


Are you asking for yourself as the builder or trying to get help for the question posted on the video?


Is this your video? It sure seems to be staying on the pole fine in the video.


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nocita1

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Re: need help
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2008, 08:56:21 AM »
Thanks for the reply Tom, I am asking for myself ,because I have built it already as my first, and I was not certain if the wind would blow it off, as I am a first timer and don't really understand the theory . and yes Tom, I was the one that posted on the video too . Thanks again for the reply.
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2008, 09:16:17 AM »
I was wondering about the 1" pipe sliding over 3/4" pipe being too tight, and how that sounds pretty small for something that diameter (over 5').

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Re: need help
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2008, 09:43:42 AM »
would it not slide into the 2 in. pipe instead of over?
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« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2008, 10:58:48 AM »
Not the way he did it in the video.

It would only slide in an inch, and the weight would be on PVC.  Not good.

No wonder you were confused.
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spinningmagnets

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Re: need help
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2008, 11:00:55 AM »
I "think" what you're asking is that your generator head is solidly connected to a short section of 2" pipe that just sits on top of a 3/4" pole, yes?


If you are concerned about the head assembly lifting off in a gust, there are several ways I'm sure we can figure out to keep it on, while still allowing it to rotate freely.


One option that pops into my mind is to somehow attach a short section of 2" pipe to the existig head stub, but with threads on the lower edge. (you could even use 2-1/2" pipe slid over it with JB-weld epoxy)


Remove the head assembly, and slide on a second threaded pipe section that has a union on top of it (a union would be about 2-1/2 to 3" in diameter and has threads in its inside diameter). Firmly attach a hose clamp around the pole just below where the head assembly threads sit, then set the head assembly back on. Slide the pipe/union up and screw it onto the head assembly.


The head would still free to rotate, and the hose clamp inside the union air space prevents it from lifting off. If this would work, play with the parts at Home depot before buying. I might not understand your concern correctly, and even if I do, there's a dozen ways to skin this cat...


(disclaimer: no actual cats were harmed in the forming of this metaphor

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Re: need help
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2008, 11:04:09 AM »
Oooops! I meant 1" pipe on top of 3/4" pipe...


Haven't looked at you-tube video, my computer is old (like me) and uses a dial-up modem.

« Last Edit: November 07, 2008, 11:04:09 AM by spinningmagnets »