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Post by Clinton Cool on Dec 17, 2018 20:47:04 GMT
I have a Rutland which gives me something but you really need to be moored in the right place. Along the Macc there are only 3 decent spots in 20 miles of canal. I have an amp meter wired in, the most I've ever seen it produce is 6 amps, that was in a proper gale. Whether this is because there's a fault with it or because the wire from the unit to the controller then back to the battery is too long/ thin I don't know. Anyway in a decent breeze in the right spot is gives me an amp or two which is useful, I only use around 20ah daily, so it cuts down on genny time quite a bit during the winter, on windy days. I wouldn't pay more than a hundred quid for another one though.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2018 21:21:58 GMT
Sounds about right for a Rutland. The aero gen 6 I had would occasionally go over 20a (12v) and I did once see it get close to 30a. I had an analog ammeter on it for thrills. Bloody noisy that was the biggest issue and when it got really windy all I was doing was worrying if the rigging wires were strong enough. They were but I didn't stop me worrying always been a worrier. Anxiety problems. Anyway I still like wind power and believe it has a place on off grid canal boats. If its windy enough !
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Post by peterboat on Dec 17, 2018 22:28:02 GMT
Kris build one using an alternator, vertical axis turbines are best where wind constantly changes direction, and lower wind speeds in some ways, high wind speeds are an issue for bladed ones because the system that was on mine kept on turning it out of the wind! whereas for the vertical one its normally ok because 8k rpm speeds on the alternator is doable as long as your welds hold up!! Try it what have you got to lose? I am thinking of doing it
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Post by bargemast on Dec 18, 2018 8:16:13 GMT
I still have a "WINCHARGER" since the late 60's, been stored for 45 years, they were the "bees knees" at the time, and many barges and most houseboats in the Netherlands (were it's always windy) used to have one, before they installed electricity points in the harbours and cities. This was mainly because of complaining neighbours that didn't want to listen to the noise of the not too well silenced gennies. Nowadays they're all connected to shore power, or have super duper silent generators that almost make more noise when they're not running, than when they do Peter.
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Post by kris on Dec 18, 2018 9:27:30 GMT
Kris build one using an alternator, vertical axis turbines are best where wind constantly changes direction, and lower wind speeds in some ways, high wind speeds are an issue for bladed ones because the system that was on mine kept on turning it out of the wind! whereas for the vertical one its normally ok because 8k rpm speeds on the alternator is doable as long as your welds hold up!! Try it what have you got to lose? I am thinking of doing it I've thought about it, but we'll see. The German ones I've provided a link too look really good.
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Post by kris on Dec 18, 2018 9:32:47 GMT
Sounds about right for a Rutland. The aero gen 6 I had would occasionally go over 20a (12v) and I did once see it get close to 30a. I had an analog ammeter on it for thrills. Bloody noisy that was the biggest issue and when it got really windy all I was doing was worrying if the rigging wires were strong enough. They were but I didn't stop me worrying always been a worrier. Anxiety problems. Anyway I still like wind power and believe it has a place on off grid canal boats. If its windy enough ! rutlands do seem to be shit. The reason I quite like these cheap ones is they are light and quite small. So you haven't got all that weight on top of a mast.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2018 9:53:25 GMT
The Rutland USP for sales was the fact they have a "flywheel" effect and keep going even when less windy.
Problem being rapid bearing wear due to the excess weight.
I gather the best units currently are Superwind and Silentwind but they are expensive.
I'm pretty sure the cheap as chips ones will let you down quite quickly.
If you can find a decent aerogen they are superb.
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Post by kris on Dec 18, 2018 9:59:45 GMT
I like these I think www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192714054856 The ones mounted top and bottom like this can be mounted on the front of a mast, not at the top leaving that for ariels and navigation lights. I suppose you could have one either side of a mast. The ones in the link look like better quality.
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Post by kris on Dec 20, 2018 15:24:44 GMT
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Post by bargemast on Dec 20, 2018 16:01:01 GMT
These wind generators look good, and they don't seem to be expensive, but their shipping cost more (at least to France) than the generator itself. Peter.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2018 23:54:03 GMT
On the Kennet and Avon fb page, somebody is trialling one kris.
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Post by kris on Dec 26, 2018 6:19:02 GMT
On the Kennet and Avon fb page, somebody is trialling one kris. thanks I'll have a look.
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Post by phil70 on Dec 26, 2018 8:07:12 GMT
A chap who moored near me had a wind genny that was mounted on an ally scaffold pole that was mounted on a sturdy bracket welded to his roof. Two further lengths of ally scaffold acted as guy ropes or whatever you call them, these were also mounted on brackets welded to his roof. The whole thing was as solid as a rock and took just moments to drop down flat to the ròof, vibration was greatly reduced.
Phil
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Post by kris on Dec 26, 2018 11:48:50 GMT
A chap who moored near me had a wind genny that was mounted on an ally scaffold pole that was mounted on a sturdy bracket welded to his roof. Two further lengths of ally scaffold acted as guy ropes or whatever you call them, these were also mounted on brackets welded to his roof. The whole thing was as solid as a rock and took just moments to drop down flat to the ròof, vibration was greatly reduced. Phil Yes something like this is needed, to make the use of a wind turbine convenient.
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