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Part 2 is now done and covers power generation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24LSnATIZhw
Harness the wind for less than $100.
DIY vertical wind turbine of the Savonius style.
Notable is that this cost less than $100 in materials so far and that the largest part of this turbine is recycled materials (the PVC drums previously held Balsamic Vinegar from Italy).
Are you a person who is interested in green energy and using Solar Energy Panels or creating your own Home Wind Power, then you are just like myself. I have had a keen interest in green energy every since I studied Architecture many many years ago. At that time I learned that is was possible to build homes that are completely self sufficient which was so compelling to me I had to know more.
Also, this turns well in a very light wind.
Axle: 3 inch PVC piping from Home Depot
Bearings: 5 inch lazy suzan from Lowes.
Part 2 will cover power generation and connection to the battery bank.
Duration : 0:8:36
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#1 by CheSuerte at July 28th, 2010
how much energy do …
how much energy do you get from this? =D
#2 by L00NGB00W at July 28th, 2010
@jwmhenderson
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@jwmhenderson
Generating electricity, pumping water, scaring birds, etc….
#3 by haansgruber at July 28th, 2010
That seems to be …
That seems to be the trend
keep up the good work
peace
#4 by allaserik at July 28th, 2010
I don’t think this …
I don’t think this one’s very noisy.. Great job, thanks for sharing video.
#5 by jwmhenderson at July 28th, 2010
what is this used …
what is this used for????
#6 by embeddedprogrammer at July 28th, 2010
@EnergieVair The …
@EnergieVair The noisy part is the bearings and we are addressing that. I don’t hear much of anything from the blades.
#7 by embeddedprogrammer at July 28th, 2010
@haansgruber Check …
@haansgruber Check out my other videos as we are moving to magnetic bearings for the most part.
#8 by haansgruber at July 28th, 2010
sounds like you …
sounds like you might want to grease those bearings
precision bearings would likely improve the performance significantly
peace
#9 by haansgruber at July 28th, 2010
a thrust bearing is …
a thrust bearing is essential
#10 by EnergieVair at July 28th, 2010
That’s great work.
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That’s great work.
But I have heard that “home made wind turbines” are alot more noisy because the blades are not as balanced than a truly commercialized wind turbine. Your home made blades would need to be perfectly identical… What do you think about that?
#11 by curatrix2008 at July 28th, 2010
@embeddedprogrammer …
@embeddedprogrammer YOUTUBE: helix wind self-destruct
#12 by Lieutenantsexmachine at July 28th, 2010
I watched this clip …
I watched this clip and part 2, many ignorant comments among the viewers.
I would say this is a realy smart cheap and easy way to do a sivonius.
Keep up the good work Im gonna watch the six barrel now.
Ps how much was the alternator?
#13 by ScarFace9797 at July 28th, 2010
@TheRebel861 there …
@TheRebel861 there is a generator attached to the bottom part of the pole, and as it spins it generates electricity.
#14 by TheRebel861 at July 28th, 2010
@ScarFace9797 …
@ScarFace9797 interesting, but where or how conect to an instrument for transform rotation energy to electric enery?
#15 by ScarFace9797 at July 28th, 2010
@TheRebel861 energy
@TheRebel861 energy
#16 by TheRebel861 at July 28th, 2010
for what is this …
for what is this turbine?
#17 by hudemaj at July 28th, 2010
fantastic sports …
fantastic sports fans! i love it!
#18 by 518schenectady at July 28th, 2010
would it be …
would it be possible to make or design a window mounted mini or micro wind turbine unit. have the wind turbine producing a small amount of heat to help keep your house warmer in the winter. maybe have the wind turbine connected directly to a heat dump load. people that live in cold climates would most likely buy a lot of them. people buy air conditoners to keep cool this would be a green easy way for people to help heat homes. if anyone can make something like this please mail me
#19 by BoldSister9 at July 28th, 2010
You need a battery …
You need a battery and a cable and a reservoir
#20 by ihsanbu at July 28th, 2010
very nice work
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very nice work
thank you
#21 by roastoo00ooveges at July 28th, 2010
Looks like a big …
Looks like a big wind powered potatoe peeler.
#22 by HomeWindTurbines7 at July 28th, 2010
Cool idea. …
Cool idea. Recycling is great idea. Have you run it up in a high wind to see how it holds up?
#23 by ThomasTitus69 at July 28th, 2010
I like the …
I like the direction you are going with this preliminary trials. I also like the idea of using the heavier metal drums to carry the momentum taking some of the peaks and valleys out of the gusts. To do this I recommend a frictionless bearing like earth magnets.
#24 by embeddedprogrammer at July 28th, 2010
@E58565254 I would …
@E58565254 I would like to see a video of this.
#25 by E58565254 at July 28th, 2010
i built a very …
i built a very similar turbine using only one of these 55 gallon drum and found that a quarter inch steel shaft running through the barrel connected on either side by professional steel enclosed flange bearings decreased the resistance on it. without a load on the barrel it was able to start up in swirling winds under 5mph. i was also able to give it a good spin, come back in 20 to 30 minutes later and see it still spinning in dead air.