Comments on: Does anyone have instructions to build a small wind powered turbine just to power ny small light bulb?

By: guru

guru — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:58:47 +0000

look in here there are many models to chose from

http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=small+wind+powered+turbine&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2&aq=f&oq=

Guru

By: hobbabob

hobbabob — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:58:47 +0000

cheap and dirty using junk yard and cast off parts from other sources. get a heater blower fan motor out of a car, remove the squirrel cage fan and install a LARGE propeller from a model aircraft [18"-24"inches or so].or carve your own prop out of pine [balancing will be a chore]
some adapting will be necessary to fit the prop to the "D" shaped shaft.
strap mount the whole affair to a block of wood.and add a tail boom and fin
.an old release bearing can be used as a pivot on top of your tower.
don’t forget to make a couple of slip rings and brushes so power can be sent down the tower without twisting wires every time the wind direction changes.
note: short of operating this in a hurricane i doubt that this affair will illuminate even one automotive head lamp. it will in fact light a couple of #194 bulbs nicely, in a moderate but steady breeze
good luck, have fun.but do the work yourself.

By: Wyatt

Wyatt — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:58:47 +0000

http://www.missouriwindandsolar.com has their you tube videos on their site.

By: Teddy

Teddy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:58:47 +0000

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