NEWBIE Needs direction and assistance building a wind generator!

[Northern-Lights]

The equipment you need to make and store electricity will always cost more than buying electricity from the local utility.

Then what's the point to all this then if it costs more??

[Northern-Lights]

As I said earlier , you need to experiment a bit . By all means have a play with what you have . Remember batteries can bbe dangerous . Have a fuse in the generator circuit . Otherpower.com have several permanent magnet designs with recomended magnets . Shop around . Above all stay safe and have fun!

Thanks Neptune! I appreciate your help!!

[tbird]

hi,

have a look at this website....

http://www.windstuffnow.com/main/

he even has a few kits for sale too.  mostly, for you, it's good reading.

tom

[Northern-Lights]

Does it matter what size the magnets are, what shape they are, either round or rectangular? What about the "N" rating, what is the minimum "N" rating that is suitable for making a generator?

And wire, how many turns in what gauge?

I've been looking at many plans online, but none of them really tell you this info, they just "show" wire being wrapped around a jig, but don't say exactly how many turns, or any of that stuff.

Thanks
Chris

[Cherryman]

Here is a video tutorial

Look for flux generators

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bseit46ezOo&feature=related