Build a Wind Generator for $150

[naturelovr]

stuff by kevin harris

How I Built a Wind Generator in My Backyard for $150

Lately I've been spending a great deal of time working on ways to generate my own electricity. It isn't a necessity for me yet, but someday being electrically self-sufficient could really come in handy. My interest started a while back when I stumbled upon a how-to article on building wind generators from treadmill motors and PVC pipe. It sounded easy enough, so I decided to try and design my own. This particular design can be built for $100-$150 if you are thrifty and can regularly generate 50-250 watts (considerably cheaper than a solar panel of similar power output). Here's how I built it for those of you who are interested...

www.thekevdog.com/projects/wind_generator/

[gonecatfishing]

Been thinking of building one. Thanks for the info.

[WVsnowflake]

I want to have solar and also wind generated power in my lil shack. Cause in the winter the winds really rip through the mountains !! Thanks for the link !

[olhillbilly]

Update on this. A feller I work with that uses wind/solar, said that the blades made from pvc will eventually come from together and can damage whatever they hit. Any slight vibration will cause the blades to wobble and come off, flyin who knows where. He uses aluminum blades which he said you can order.

[beenatural101]

Outstanding!

[nevets]

this is one of the coolest post i have seen on any forum in a while. i will probably be refering back to this post one day to build my own. this site is really giving me some cool ideas