Wind Generator Plans Blades
How to build a wind generator for a sailboat?
Does anyone have good plans for a small 24" three blade wind generator ?
Hi,
You can try this set of plans :
http://www.agua-luna.com/wind_gene.html
But it will be good if you spray a protecting coating on it for make it marine grade.
The following steps were taking directly out of that DIY guide I offer to those who would like to run their homes on wind power safely, reducing their monthly utility bills or even selling power back the electrical companies.
"This manual is based on using a 260 VDC, 5 A continuous duty Treadmill Motor with a 6 inch threaded hub. These motors are available for under $50 from most motor surplus stores. We are getting about 7 amps in a 30 mph wind. In other words, it is a simple, cheap little machine to get you started. "
"ASSEMBLY
1.Place the motor on top of the square tubing & bolt it in, using the two 5/16” x ¾” bolts.
2.Place the diode on the square tubing, about 2” behind the motor, & screw it into position using the self-tapping metal screw.
3.Connect the black wire coming out of the motor to the positive incoming terminal of the diode (Labeled AC on the positive side).
4.Connect the red wire coming out of the motor to the negative incoming terminal of the diode (Labeled AC on the negative side).
5.Center the tail over the square tubing, at the back end. Clamp your tail onto the side of the square tubing.
6.Using 2 self-tapping screws, screw the tail in place.
7.Place each blade on the hub so that all the holes line up. Using the ¼" bolts & washers, bolt the blades to the hub. For the inner three holes, use two washers per bolt, one on each side of the blade. For the outer three holes, just use one washer next to the head of the bolt. Tighten.
8.Hold the end of the shaft of the motor (which comes through the hub) firmly with pliers, & turn the hub counterclockwise until it tightens & stops.
9.Screw the nipple tightly into the floor flange using a pipe wrench.
10.Clamp the nipple in a vice so that the floor flange is facing up & level.
11.Place the square tubing (and everything that is on it) on top of the floor flange & move it so that it is perfectly balanced.
12.Through the holes of the floor flange, mark the square tubing at the point of balance.
13.Drill these two holes using a 5/32" drill bit. You will probably have to take off the hub & tail to do this).
14.Attach the square tubing to the floor flange with two sheet metal screws.
For a longer life span of your wind generator, you should paint the blades, motor sleeve, mount & tail."
Hope this helped, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions if you’d like assistance in making your first self sufficient steps, I’m willing to walk you step by step threw the process. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at www agua-luna com on the subject. I also offer online & on-site workshops, seminars & internships to help others help the environment.
Dan Martin
Alterative Energy / Sustainable Consultant, Living 100% on Alternative & Author of How One Simple Yet Incredibly Powerful Resource Is Transforming The Lives of Regular People From All Over The World... Instantly Elevating Their Income & Lowering Their Debt, While Saving The Environment by Using FREE ENERGY... All With Just One Click of A Mouse...For more info Visit:
www AGUA-LUNA com
Good luck.
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What a Good Set Of DIY WInd Generator Plans Should Have
A good set of plans should throuroughly explain which materials to use. The plans should also give you options and formulas for the size of your windmill generator. The size should be determined by electrical demand and available wind speed. You should know what type of motor to use for your windmill, and why.
- Materials The materials will vary upon application of the windmill. The shear wind force on your blades will determine what material you make your blades from. If your using PVC pipe for your blades and not reinforcing the blades at the hub, your more than likely going to snap a blade. This isn't a huge deal, unless your windmill is placed in a hard to reach location. Sometimes you'll want to sacrifice a little efficiency for less maintenance. A good set of DIY plans will cover materials.
- Wind Formula Calculations Your available shear wind speed wil determine the most efficient windmill generator for your applications. A huge windmill that doesn't spin does you absolutely no good. The wind calculations will determine the length of your blades. This isn't complicated but it's good to know for efficiency. Those who are blessed with high winds, may need to include a break, or furl design, to keep from damaging your windmill.
- Type Of Generator A common misconception is that a car alternator would make a good wind generator. This isn't true. A car generator needs to spin way to fast. Wind generators need motors that produce the most electricity whith the least amount of rotation, and at low speeds. Low RPM high voltage 3 phase motors, are commonly used. A good set of plans will tell you what motor to use for your needs.
DIY wind generator plans are a great alternative to paying high prices for wind generators. The wind turbines can be easily fashioned from readilly available materials, and they generally cost one eight the cost of a commercial wind generator. A good set of plans will spare you the high commercial costs and you'll have a system that you can easily maintain. You won't have to pay maintenance to upkeep your windmill. You'll have first hand knowledge of how your wind generator operates.
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