Wind generator
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Wind generator
Recently acquired a motor out of treadmill, part of a verge pickup.
These motors are ideal for making a wind generator.
Looking forward to fiddling in the cave over the summer months, should keep me out of mischief.
These motors are ideal for making a wind generator.
Looking forward to fiddling in the cave over the summer months, should keep me out of mischief.
Re: Wind generator
Hi Nightjar
I will be waiting to see your finished project
Or the building of it as you go
I will be waiting to see your finished project

Or the building of it as you go
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Re: Wind generator
Some wind generators here:https://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/lighting-electrical/cooling/fans/household
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Hi Nightjar, it will be interesting to see how you go with it. About 5 years ago I rewired a Fisher Paykel washing machine motor and it will produce 17 volts and light up a 130w spot light just spinning it over by hand in the vise. I never got around to actually installing it as yet I haven't sourced any blades or hub to fit the splines on the shaft. Can't rush into these things.
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This motor puts out enough power spinning by hand to light a vehicle headlight bulb.
Will have to do some research on how to control amperage to the batteries.
Nothing ventured nothing gained considering the motors are free, laying on the verges after the novelty of getting fit on the treadmill wanes.

Slip ring is about the only item i'll need to buy.
30A 250Rpm 380 VDC/VAC Wind Generator Slip Ring FOR Wind Turbine
eBay: 351943486016
Will have to do some research on how to control amperage to the batteries.
Nothing ventured nothing gained considering the motors are free, laying on the verges after the novelty of getting fit on the treadmill wanes.

Slip ring is about the only item i'll need to buy.
30A 250Rpm 380 VDC/VAC Wind Generator Slip Ring FOR Wind Turbine
eBay: 351943486016
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