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Wind / Re: Christmas Windmill Time
« Last post by taylorp035 on March 18, 2024, 10:00:01 PM »Decided to upgrade to (12) 1" dia. magnets per rotor instead of (6) 1.25" magnets. Theory is the two magnets will hit each leg of the coil at the same time and increase the voltage over the old setup.
Over the last 3 months with my lowest air gap with 6 magnets, it would peak at 5-5.5 amps. In a nice 15 mph breeze, it would average 1.5 amps over the windy time period, which isn't too bad. I'm hoping the new magnets significantly improves this since my cut in will be lower and it will actually load the blades some more.
Over the last 3 months with my lowest air gap with 6 magnets, it would peak at 5-5.5 amps. In a nice 15 mph breeze, it would average 1.5 amps over the windy time period, which isn't too bad. I'm hoping the new magnets significantly improves this since my cut in will be lower and it will actually load the blades some more.