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    Will this motor work as a wind generator?

    hd1080, Both will work just fine. The first one, 175 volt --- 2000 rpm, is a little better because it has a higher amp rating which will give you...
    Post by: PierDrop, Nov 23, 2009 in forum: Windtura Generators
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    Dump Load

    There is on thing I would like to add here. There are two ways to operate a dump load controller: 1. Direct connect: The turbine or solar panel...
    Post by: PierDrop, Nov 8, 2009 in forum: General Questions
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    Grounding with two sources

    Both of the negative wires from both of these units (wind generator and solar panel) should be grounded to the negative terminal of the battery...
    Post by: PierDrop, Nov 2, 2009 in forum: Charge Controllers
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    pma 500

    A 4000 Watt inverter is huge. Let's do the math: 4000 Watt at 12 volts (roughly your battery bank voltage): power = volts x amps and amps =...
    Post by: PierDrop, Oct 13, 2009 in forum: Windtura Generators
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    three phase transmission

    The windy nation 500 Watt PMA produces 3-phase AC, which can be rectified at the battery to DC.
    Post by: PierDrop, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: General Questions
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    possible generator motor

    It is right on the cusp of being able to create the required rpm. Since it is free, it is probably worth a try but you might want to consider...
    Post by: PierDrop, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: Windtura Generators
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    bidirectionality

    I do not know of any bidirectional blades. Additionally, you want to mount your turbine well above the tree line where the non-turbulent,...
    Post by: PierDrop, Sep 13, 2009 in forum: Blade Sets
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    I am considering TLG blades vs WindyNation

    Yes, the AirX blades sold on ebay lack any real power from our experience. When under load (i.e. connected to your battery bank), they have...
    Post by: PierDrop, Aug 25, 2009 in forum: Blade Sets
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    Do Hyperspins mount on Windblue PMAs?

    The Wind Blue PMA is a modified car alternator. Car alternators have a shaft diameter of 17 mm. Beginning September 15, 2009, 17 mm hubs will be...
    Post by: PierDrop, Aug 25, 2009 in forum: General Questions
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    Can they handle output power between 0-120V?

    ibemopar, Yes. I kind of addressed this in my previous post about your blade question without knowing that you had already asked this question....
    Post by: PierDrop, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: Charge Controllers
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    Which blades for my 3.5 hp motor?

    ibemopar, Three TurboTorque blades would be your best choice. You should start charing a 12 volt battery in about 9 mph wind. And the amps. will...
    Post by: PierDrop, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: Blade Sets
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    jamaican built wind turbine

    Roger, I like it! Where did you buy that 2:1 gear? And what kind of power do you get in 10 mph and 15 mph wind? Thanks - PD
    Post by: PierDrop, Aug 12, 2009 in forum: Post Your Photos
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    will this motor work ?

    Well, the 80 inch blades would be powerful enough to make some good Watts. You could probably do close to 1000 Watts in 25 mph wind. The motor...
    Post by: PierDrop, Aug 2, 2009 in forum: Windtura Generators
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    will this motor work ?

    From the specs. you have stated, the motor is excellent. It will work great. I would go for a big set of blades. Something around 80-85 inch...
    Post by: PierDrop, Aug 2, 2009 in forum: Windtura Generators
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    Question on a DC motor

    This would make an OK motor for a wind generator. Your "cut in" wind speed is going to be fairly high because of your volts to rpm ratio. Probably...
    Post by: PierDrop, Jul 20, 2009 in forum: Windtura Generators