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Build Your Own Wind Generator
by Bill Tempe

 

As a family we figured learning how to build a wind generator was our best option to make power for our off grid home.

 

Our choice wasn’t a very difficult one. We could either diversify our Renewable Energy System, a choice between hydro power from our small stream or put up a wind generator. We also had the option to just buy more solar panels. We decided to learn how to build a wind generator and here is why - You may want to consider building your own too.

 

There are times of the year when even a hundred solar panels and 10 times our present battery storage would not run our home. In the fall and winter the sun may not shine for weeks at a time. Thus, no power is produced from the solar panels, no matter how many we would have. We really wanted to smooth out the wrinkles in our charging cycle as well as produce more power for our home, that meant adding more solar panels just wouldn't work for us.

 

Hydro power is probably the most cost effective option if you have enough running water with an adequate drop to produce power. Water power will produce 24/7 , but we had a problem with this option. From November until April our stream freezes solid and in order to produce power we need running water. Unless we could figure out a way to run ice through the hydro turbine that is.

 

That left us with the wind generator option. A quick assessment of our site told us we had wind energy potential. Open space and a site that was free of obstructions for over 300 yards. We would only need a 40 foot tower to get up to the good wind.

 

So, we started shopping for a wind generator. The wind definitely went out of our sales, so to speak, when we started looking at the price of new and used wind turbines.

 

During our search for a wind power turbine a friend of ours suggested why not build one. He had done just that recently with some plans he had downloaded from the internet. We took a look at the nice job he had done on his wind generator and decided to order our own plans.

 

We learned how to build a wind generator that cost us less than $200 , including the small cost of the plans, but compared to the price in the thousands for a new or used wind generator to meet our needs it was a real bargain. The plans were simple and easy to follow and provided sources for all of the materials we would need. Once we knew where to look, the DC motor used for a generator was quickly located, as well as the free PVC pipe we used for the blades. It produces about 1000 watts of power at 24 volts.

 

The materials and processes involved in how to build a wind generator may be fairly challenging. However, the key to building a wind generator lies in being familiar with the parts and, of course, with the appropriate materials to be used. Wind generators have four distinctive elements. These are the propeller blades, the hub, the generator body, and the tower. It is recommended that you begin making the blades and the hub before anything else because these take the most time building. For an easier assembly of your homemade wind generator, choose supplies that are cheap and readily available. There are materials which guarantee energy production of up to 1000 watts of power without hurting your wallet. It is recommended, however, that you choose supplies which will ensure that your wind generator can withstand the cold winter season.   

                                

One thing to keep in mind when learning how to build a wind generator is that there are materials which can also be bought as they are instead of assembled on your own. For example, there are pre-made wind turbine kits as well as motors for wind generators which you can buy in the commercial market.

 

It is important to note that the motor is the main part of your generator, and its quality and reliability must not be compromised. When making the body as well as the tail of your wind generator, you may opt for recycled materials. This would further promote the pollution-free nature of wind generators. For the body, you can use the double-wall steel chimney pipes. Make sure the pipe is made of stainless steel though. You can get these materials from wood stove or furnace dealers. For the tail, you can use whatever recycled material you choose for as long as it gives your generator that creative flair.

 

The next thing to consider is the major procedures in how to build a wind generator. First, build your blades using the materials you have opted for. If you chose wood, then you have to carve and cut out blade shapes from these. Connect the blades together to a hub using screws. Finish the blades with oil-based primer and high gloss enamel. Be sure to balance the blades before mounting them on the bearing shaft. Because you already have a motor, all you will have to do is to assemble these materials together. Sometimes, you will have to replace magnets and rewind the generator then later test the generator output in order to ensure that your wind generator will work.

 

The final step will be to build your generator tower to make sure that your generator stays up there and gets the wind necessary to produce wind energy and ultimately, electricity.

The amount of electricity produced by a wind generator depends on how windy your area is. Wind energy produces ten times the electricity that solar energy produces. The downside is that if your area doesn't get more than 8 mph average winds then you may not get your moneys worth.

 

One smart way to take advantage of renewable wind energy, is to use it in conjunction with solar panels - the windmills producing electricity in windy, dull conditions and solar panels producing electricity when it's sunny, with less wind.

 

With solar panels you can also make your own electricity without spending a fortune. In fact, with the introduction of inexpensive solar panel plans, you can make back the money you spent in a very short time. Also, there are cheap ways to make your own electricity for a camping trip if you build a portable solar power generator.

 

Reducing your energy costs is a start. However, if you produce extra electricity, many energy supply companies will actually BUY your excess electricity. Instead of paying for energy, you could reverse the situation, and make some money. Some electric companies would use a program called net metering and give you retail credits you can use for more of your own electricity. The key is to find the right program for your own needs.

 

Wind power is now at the cutting edge and can be harnessed by people with little technical skill and money. The investment of less than a few hundred dollars and a little work is well worth the output in power and savings.

 

Our family has been living off the grid since last year, and loving every minute of it.

For more information about wind and solar generator plans CLICK HERE.

 

Using Water For Gas Or Fuel - Will This Help Me Save Money at the Pump?    by Joe Watsen

 

A growing number of people who are looking to save money at the pump are using water for gas or fuel. They are tired of paying four dollars a gallon for gas, but instead of complaining about it like most people do, they have decided to do something about it.

Using water for gas is a great idea, although it is a bit of a misnomer. The car is not actually using just water for gas or fuel, but a different type of gas that is created from water. Water, or H2O is stored under the hood of your vehicle. H2O ignites from the spark that is given off by the vehicle's battery. When this happens, electrolysis of water occurs, and the resulting compound is HHO gas, also known as Brown gas, as it was developed by a man named Yull Brown. Vacuum from the car's motor then sucks traditional fuel into the intake manifold of the vehicle. HHO gas then mixes with the petroleum gas. The result is a car that has much better fuel mileage (we're talking double what it got before), a tremendous gain in horsepower, because the water cools the engine, and emissions into the air that are much cleaner. As you can see, there are many benefits to using water for gas or fuel.

It’s time to take control over your gas efficiency and put money back in your pocket rather than giving it all to the big gas companies.

For all the details CLICK HERE

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR DRIVERS

Share with friends & loved ones!
(one of our readers shared this with us)

A 36 year old female resident of Texas, had an accident several weeks ago and totaled her car. It was raining while she was traveling, though not excessively, when her car suddenly began to hydro-plane and literally flew through the air. She was not seriously injured but very stunned at the sudden occurrence!

When she explained to the highway patrolman what had happened he told her something that every driver should know - NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN WITH YOUR CRUISE CONTROL ON. She thought she was being cautious by setting the
cruise control and maintaining a safe consistent speed in the rain.

But the highway patrolman told her that if the cruise control is on when your car
begins to hydro-plane and your tires lose contact with the pavement, your car will
accelerate to a higher rate of speed making you take off like an airplane. She told the patrolman that was exactly what had occurred.

The patrolman said this warning should be listed on the driver's seat sun-visor: NEVER USE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE PAVEMENT IS WET OR ICY, along with the airbag warning. We tell our teenagers to set the cruise control and drive a safe speed, but we don't tell them to use the cruise control only when the pavement is dry.

The only person the accident victim found, who knew this (besides the patrolman), was a man who had had a similar accident, totaled his car and sustained severe injuries.

If you share this with 15 people and only one of them doesn't know about this, then it was all worth it. You might have saved a life.

NOTE: Some vehicles (like the Toyota Sienna Limited) will not allow you to set the cruise control when the wipers are on.

Driving in severe winter weather

If you get caught driving in blizzard conditions here are a few important tips.

If you should find yourself stuck, turn your wheels from side to side a few times to push snow out of the way. Keep a light touch on the gas & ease forward. Don't spin you wheels - you'll just dig in deeper.
Rocking the vehicle is another way to get unstuck. (Check your owner's manual first - it can damage the transmission on some vehicles.) Shift from forward to reverse & back again. Each time you're in gear, give a light touch on the gas until the vehicle gets going. (For front-wheel drive vehicles, snow tires should be on the front.)

If you get stranded, stay in the vehicle. Don't wander and get lost or frostbitten.
Run the engine for heat about once every hour, or every half hour in severe cold.

Clean snow from around the end of the tail pipe to prevent carbon monoxide buildup.
Clear outside heater vents. That's the grill under the windshield. Avoid alcohol. It lowers body temperature and will cause you to become drowsy. Leave one window cracked open. Freezing winds and driving, wet snow can quickly seal a vehicle. Signal to other motorists that you're stranded by using flares or flashlights, or tie brightly colored cloth to the radio antenna.

Keep these items on hand: Snow shovel, scraper/brush, tow chain or strap, abrasive material (cat litter, sand, salt, or traction mats), tire chains, flashlight & batteries, jumper cables, warning device (flares or reflective triangles), brightly colored cloth to signal for help, sleeping bags or blankets, ski caps & mittens, first-aid supplies, high-energy food bars, a compass, map & a cell phone (to call for help, if you can get a signal).

Fire Protection - Is Your Family Prepared?

By Shari Hearn