First 10 foot turbine

[Seekscore]

I finished my 10 footer and wanted to test it out. I am pretty happy with it. I learned a lot of ways not to do stuff and some ways to improve. I am going to mount this on a 42 foot guyed tower in the near future. I was just testing to see how everything works. I know they say not to do what I did, but I couldn't resist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW936zKwjDM

[freejuice]

Hi,

 That's a nice generator, you've got me chompin' at the bit to get mine up in the air. I have a ten-11footer/24 volt mill.... groan, as soon as I can get that tower finished! It looks like you mounted your hub on the back of the rotor, I did the exact same thing. I didnt have to drill the clerance hole for the hub that way...I just hope it doesnt change its performance etc etc.

All the best,

 Gavin

[hayfarmer]

Was surprised it didn't take the trailer down town.good job . at 40 feet it will be a site.Can you send me some extra wind?looks like you have all you need.  

[fabricator]

What kind of meter is that in your video?

[Seekscore]

That meter is on the Xantrex C40 or C60. I cant remember which. I am sure it is available on both since it is an option. I am not sure I really like it. What do most people use to monitor the energy produced. Is there a inexpensive alternative that provides current power, peak power and cumulative? I would like to start logging power eventually.

Mike

[bob golding]

yes this one does all those things. dont let it get wet or leave it across the unloaded turbine connections as discussed recently on these pages.

http://www.rc-electronics-usa.com/ammeters/r102-amp-hour-specs.html

cheers

bob golding