Hey all,
Apologies if this is a duplicate thread but a forum search brought up zero results.
Found a couple links to home built, potentially affordable and fairly rugged wind generators that produce the same amount of electricity as $5000+ commercial units. Definitely far cheaper than any comparable solar option, that's for sure.
Very basic, but easiest to construct as a newbie - lacks overload protection
http://www.thekevdog.com/projects/wind_generator/
Greater # of options which are more difficult to construct, but much more reliable and proven
www.otherpower.com
The components for these are all pretty easy to get from dumps, mass recyclers, "free" listings on kijiji & craigslist and auto wreckers.
It's coming... and it's going to hurt!
I cant check this from my phone but I have book marked until later.
Thanks for the info
I am moving in to my family home in October and my plan is to go with solar and a wind turbine as I am right on the lake the wind is very dependable.
My plan is to make a vertical turbine from 45 gal drums. We used these to power water pumps on grazing leases for cows in Alberta
A great idea to put out there and as with many topics it will be great to see how others work it out
We live in a society of wolves ,
We can't fight back by creating more sheep
Hey Mule... that sounds like a pretty sturdy construction option. Do you have any examples or plans of it?
It's coming... and it's going to hurt!
Hey Oddmott
Just query DIY vertical wind turbine on Google
There are lots to study fellers that can explain the technical stuff
I am a dooer just not good with plans and such and wouldn't want to give ya a bum steer
We live in a society of wolves ,
We can't fight back by creating more sheep
instructables.com has some wind power projects, along with tons and tons of other DIY projects that could be of interest to preppers. There's lots of craft, food and technology DIYs as well. Worth a look.
Berry Hill in St Thomas has wind turbine and wind powered water pump kits as well. At least on their web site anyways
Before you do anything I suggest a "weather station". One that monitors and records wind speed.
Set that up in your intended location for a year and see how much potential you really have.
Good link thanks