Comments on: How to make a 100 Watt wind turbine‏

By: Maximus

Maximus — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:23:34 +0000

If you struggle to make things, then a large DC, not AC, A DC motor will work perfectly.

To get the battery power into useful 230 AC, just buy an inverter (about £20 for 150 W inverter, I use 300 W)

If you can’t work with wood you can make them from thick plastic drainpipes too. (Cut the pipe using a jigsaw then grind it smooth)

If you want a directional system you need slip rings and the turbine head has to pivot on bearings, but to get plans for this just Google &/or Google video “Home Made Wind Generator”

I do not pay for power for my lighting and have not done so for over 3 years. Use Deep Cycle batteries and don’t overcharge.

A new technology which is on its way is called T E C, The Tesla Energy Cell. Keep a look out for this because it works 24/7, you just build it once and it sits in a dark cupboard.

By: steven

steven — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:11:10 +0000

in this case it isn’t very useful to connect it to your house.
but if you want to you first have to use a transformer to make it 110v or 220v.
or you could use a convertor that u can use in your car to change 12v to 110 or220v

By: Ashlee

Ashlee — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:17:45 +0000

Now that you have the actual turbine, how do you connect it to your house to use it? As you can tell, I’m a complete wind power noob, but any information would be helpful! Thanks in advance.

By: Sanu Nepali

Sanu Nepali — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:47:41 +0000

Thank you very much for publishing the wind generator
very instrating.
if you have videos it will so nice to watch it

Thank you
Sanu Nepali
Kathmandu, Nepal
sanu.jpn@mos.com.np

By: Balwant

Balwant — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:52:19 +0000

Very good

By: Peter Hoffman

Peter Hoffman — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:31:07 +0000

Is it easy to convert alternating current to direct current?
Is it easy to interface the power generated in your turbine with your home? What’s required?
Sincerely,
Peter Hoffman