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26-01-2009, 20:51
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By far the best Wind Generator I've found...
After hearing complaints from many crusiers on the durability, noise and other problems of most wind generators I found this - Forgen 1000 vertical axis wind turbine with top bearing £695
Has anyone used one or have a better suggestion?
And is there a supplier for these in the USA so I don't have to pay so much shipping?
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26-01-2009, 21:41
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Intresting. I wish they had the size and out put posted.
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26-01-2009, 22:22
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I didn't realize that they where out of stock, but I'm glad that you did because I found it cheaper! - Forgen Wind Powered Generator
Seems to me its just asking to be mast-mounted! (if ur rig will allow it, but i'm sure a little engineering will sort it if not...)
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26-01-2009, 22:36
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I only looked at the price of the last link without reading it... seems some one has already had the same thought and designed mast mounts for it!
How useful!
I must have one I think!
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26-01-2009, 23:01
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What is the output and what speed can it handle. I see price but no information
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26-01-2009, 23:09
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Badsanta, check the PDF document on the first link....
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26-01-2009, 23:12
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Though not as efficient as other generators, there's definitely something to be said for its durability of design and not having to disconnect it in high winds...
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26-01-2009, 23:16
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What PDF? Ok that one, thanks
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26-01-2009, 23:27
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You must moor in very windy places with no sun. 20 knots of wind to produce 1 amp. An 80 watt solar panel costs less and puts out 6 amps for 4-5 hours out of the day.
John
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26-01-2009, 23:32
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I intend to have both 80w solar and this.
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26-01-2009, 23:34
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The 80w panel's I have seen cost about the same, could you plz post a link for ones that are cheaper (in the USA would be most useful cos of shipping costs).
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26-01-2009, 23:37
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I don't know anything about this company, just used them to make sure I was in the ballpark on current pricing.
Kyocera Solar Panels
John
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26-01-2009, 23:40
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I held out high hopes as well, but it seems the larger Forgen 1000 model at a steady 15knts will only produce 24 amps per day/1amp per hour. If that's true I'd agree with cal40 an extra solar panel in the array would be more cost effective. Let em build one that could make 3 amps per hour in 15knts and I'd be a customer.
Here's a comparision link
http://www.solazone.com.au/windgen.htm
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26-01-2009, 23:40
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And I can't help but think of these point:-
- Wind blows when sun doesn't shine. (including night time of course)
- This doesn't need to be disconnected in high wind (some solar panels and all other wind geni's do)
- Its much quieter than other wind geni's (especially if its mounted 30' up your mast.)
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26-01-2009, 23:43
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I must sound like a rep for this company, I'm really not! I just want to be self surfficiant as far as power is concerned, and I have taken messures to reduce my consumption so that this and and 80w solar will cover all my needs in most circumstances... (in theory! :P)
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