Hornet Wind Machines [RE-wrenches]

[matthew tritt]

Nick.

Not to be rude, but....... This is not a serious wind turbine design. Check out the operating rev's and you will see what I mean. They turn so fast that the audible noise level is sure to be off the map, and the susceptibility to imbalance problems acute.

We messed with this kind of idea back in '80 as a possible way of producing an inexpensive turbine. These are stepped-up alternator drives as the alternator needs to turn up in the 1,000s of RPM's to put out anything meaningful. 

They are CHEAP! But, do want good, or do you want cheap? Your reputation is only as good as the products you sell.

I do NOT have firsthand experience with the  Hornet, but you don't need to hit yourself with a hammer to know it's gonna hurt. What kind of noise does a hornet make?

Matt
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nick Houser" <offgrid at prcn.org>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 10:46 AM
Subject: Hornet Wind Machines [RE-wrenches]


> Do any of you good people have experience with these "low wind speed rated
> turbines"  I'm attracted by the low prices and the permanent magnet
> alternators, but skeptical of the lack of slip apparatus----"simple wire
> tension system prevents twisted wires", and lack of high wind
> protection--"when the wind is galing you should be making power and not
> hiding!" Positive or negative comment  (from experience) appreciated.
> Thanks--Nick Houser  Off Grid Power.
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