Whisper woes [RE-wrenches]

[Jeff Clearwater, Village Power Design]

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Hi John,

Sounds like it may be just stuck in it's furled position (machine 
head tilts back and tail goes to right angles with shaft).  They are 
prone to sticking up.  Either the shock absorber is sticky or the 
furling pivot is worn.  As you may know their were a number of 
recalls for Whispers produced in the late 90s.  As I remember, one 
had to do with the shims and spacers on the furling pivot.  You might 
want to get the list of the 4 or 5 recall items from SW Wind before 
you go out.

Hope that helps!

Jeff C.


>Hi,
>    I just received this email from a customer too far away to make the trip
>without having an idea what I'm getting into.  Here is his email: 
>
>" My wind generator has broken.  The tail is not straight behind  the
>generator.  It is 'L' shaped.  What do you think has happened?  It 
>is cock-eyed and
>not working.  Has a pin sheared or something?  Are you interested in 
>helping me
>fix it?  Are you busy?  Please advise. 
>Thanks, Brian
>
>This is a customer installed Whisper.  I think it is an H40 or H80. I hooked
>up the wires but was not involved in installing the tower or turbine.  He put
>it on a home made 25' tower not even clearing the ridgeline of his house 30'
>away.  It has produced very little power and I would't expect it would be
>hammered by high winds though the wind it would get would probably 
>be turbulent. 
>Anyone hazard to guess what broke?
>
>John Blittersdorf
>Central VT Solar & Wind
>
>
>
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