500 watt vertical axis WIND TURBINE

[NorthernRaider]

[Highlander]

From what I have read, this type of turbine doesn't give the power that its design claims it can, something to do with the curve of the blades, when the curves on the one side are right to catch the wind, the curves on the other side are curved the wrong way, so the whole design doesn't spin as well as a conventional design,...something like that

[Timelord]

I believe its advantages are it is compact and it is Omni-directional. It is also probably easier to construct on a DIY basis - I suppose :-)

[NorthernRaider]

Its a classic example of the KISS principle, few moving parts.

[Timelord]

I have just looked at the link and it looks complete garbage to me - for many reasons.. and I doubt that equipment in the centre is actually a dynamo. looks more like an old motor. I do know that motors can be converted, but this looks like a scam. If there is any gubbins inside that motor casing, then it would cost a fortune to ship from SriLlanka or wherever it is supposed to be coming from. I suspect that you would not receive much for your money through the post. beware. TL>

[Alterego]

[NorthernRaider]

[bigpaul]

does anyone know anything about the DOMESTIC wind turbines...the mini ones..and are they any good?

[Alterego]

[Highlander]

You know more about VAWT than I do thats clear as day, Care to do an article on DIY wind turbines for preppers and off gridders ??

I would also be very interested when you are able to find the time