How To Build A Homemade Wind Generator Using Junk
March 25, 2009 by admin
Filed under Wind Generator Building Tips
Wind generators used to be far from affordable for the common household. But today, anyone can learn how to build a wind generator from home.
In fact, building one yourself can be really cheap and simple using junk material that you can source from your local garage or scrapyard.
Purchasing and installing a commercially made wind generator can set you back at least $3,000 for an entry-level unit. Personally, I feel the high cost involved is one of the major deterrents for low to middle income homeowners.
On the other hand, building a wind generator generally costs less than $500. Even better, by being resourceful and other people’s throw-away stuff, you can build a similarly efficient system with under $200. That is a stark difference from the amount of money you would have to shell out for a branded, factory manufactured wind generator.
Now, you’re probably wondering what kind of junk or reusable materials you could use to build your own wind generator. Among other things, PVC pipe and an old car alternator unit are the main elements.
PVC pipes are perfect for building the turbine blades and generator housing. They are easy to build with, yet still very sturdy. And with a few coats of weatherproof paint, your wind generator should be able to withstand the best and worst weather.
Car alternator work very well for transferring kinetic energy produced by the spinning wind generator blades into electrical energy that you can use for your home. A simple visit to your local garage and you could pick up a used car alternator for just a few bucks.
With the help of a solid wind generator plan, some basic hand tools, and a couple of days in your work shed or garage, you can certainly build your own windpower system using these junk materials.
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