[RE-wrenches] small wind generators

[Chris Daum]

Hi Folks:
 
A really great little wind genny is a 12V or 24V Chinook, manufactured to
withstand Montana's harsh winter conditions.  Check 'em out at
http://www.chinookturbines.com/Home.html
 
Best,
Chris Daum
Oasis Montana Inc.
406-777-4309
406-777-0830 fax
www.oasismontana.com 
  


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[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Drake
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 8:17 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] small wind generators


Hi Roy,

It would be for a cloudy weather backup for an off grid system.  From what
you are saying, it doesn't sound like it will produce much.  There is one on
a highway weather station near here, and it spins a lot, and is only ~ 15'
above the ground. 

Thanks,

Drake 


At 10:04 AM 4/3/2012, you wrote:


Hi Drake,

The Air 403/ Air-X/ Air Breeze/ whatever it's name is now, is fairly
dependable.
In most wind regimes it's the equivalent of a 10 or 20 watt solar module but
seems to work just fine. FYI- it's ~ 200 watts or so.

It's not the quietest thing though, being a fairly high rpm turbine.

But the Sunforce 600 is not a 600. The rotor diameter tells the truth,
making it
somewhere around a 200 - 250 watt machine. Perhaps they have the bugs worked
out but when they first came out, there were many reliability and
performance issues.

What's the application for this?


Roy Butler

NABCEP Certified Small Wind InstallerR

NABCEP Certified Solar PV InstallerR

NYSERDA eligible PV & wind installer

Four Winds Renewable Energy, LLC

8902 Route 46, Arkport, NY 14807

607-324-9747 

www.four-winds-energy.com



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On 4/3/2012 9:44 AM, Drake wrote: 


Hello Wrenches,

Are the new Air 403 wind machines more reliable than in times past?

I'm also looking at a Sunforce 600 W machine.  How do these small turbines
hold up these days?

Thanks,

Drake 

Drake Chamberlin         
ATHENS ELECTRIC LLC
OH License 44810        
CO license 3773
NABCEP Certified PV




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