Dont know anything about wind turbines , are they noisy , as in going to really annoy the neighbors ?
Cheers Al
-- Edited by Swoffer on Saturday 28th of November 2015 07:38:01 PM
Cruising Cruze said
09:21 PM Nov 28, 2015
When we camped at Dickabram Bridge 2 years ago
we camped beside a bloke that had one running 24 hrs a day and the good thing is
that you don't need sunshine
The noise is not to bad you would not notice it if you were parked 3 vans over
His was making 400 watts a/hr he told us
Still close to 2000 dollars for a good one
Cheers John
elliemike said
09:32 PM Nov 28, 2015
They have been in use on yachts for years as a battery charger. Love to see alternative sources of battery charging.
Some of the old German and French Square Riggers used a wind pump for pumping bilges. Just like a Southern Cross Well Pump. Looked strange in among'st the sails. But I bet the crew loved it.
JeffRae said
10:10 PM Nov 28, 2015
What's the feasabilty of having having it operate while towing ??
elliemike said
12:03 AM Nov 29, 2015
JeffRae wrote:
What's the feasabilty of having having it operate while towing ??
What would be the point. The engine has to burn fuel to drive it. A windmilling fan is a drag.
Young Simmo said
12:21 AM Nov 29, 2015
elliemike wrote:
They have been in use on yachts for years as a battery charger. Love to see alternative sources of battery charging.
Some of the old German and French Square Riggers used a wind pump for pumping bilges. Just like a Southern Cross Well Pump. Looked strange in among'st the sails. But I bet the crew loved it.
Thanks elliemike, the penny has dropped and I have seen a lot of them over the years myself, in fact there is always a few on Yachts anchored in the fascine in Carnarvon. I just didn't make the connection. On a Yacht it looks like part of the furniture, on the back of Van it is more eye catching.
It looks like a solid piece of gear, and would probably last a fair amount of time.
Cheers.....Simmo.
Kendo said
08:58 AM Nov 29, 2015
Like the big ones. I believe their noisy when you start them
03_Troopy said
09:01 AM Nov 29, 2015
Kendo wrote:
Like the big ones. I believe their noisy when you start them
A decent curry would be good for starting them
in transit said
09:25 PM Nov 29, 2015
What happens to that setup if the wind changes direction? If the blade plane rotates then either the blades or the van get hurt.
And yes the yacht ones are noisy especially when you are standing about 1 metre away
Young Simmo said
09:39 PM Nov 29, 2015
in transit, it is mounted on a wind up post so it clears everything.
Simmo.
KFT said
10:07 PM Nov 29, 2015
You would need to be camped in some windy places for it to be of any benefit
I hate the wind.
Frank
greyhoundtom said
05:58 AM Nov 30, 2015
You would need a good clip around the ear if you could not come up with a better idea for a caravan mounted wind turbine than that monstrosity.
Cruising Cruze said
10:41 AM Nov 30, 2015
It would work perfect at Greens Lake seems to be always windy there
Cheers John
PeterD said
05:59 PM Dec 1, 2015
They don't seem to be much value inland. However those camping on the coast where there are plenty of sea breezes get good value. They are mainly used by those who set up for extended periods in exposed coastal areas.
One thing i have notices living near them, mainly over in WA, is they are a bit more noisy than a good quiet generator. Also generators are generally shut down after 9:00 PM but the wind generators clank away all night.
I have seen a lot of power Generators over the years, but never seen this one before. Apparently there a few around.
Dont know anything about wind turbines , are they noisy , as in going to really annoy the neighbors ?
Cheers Al
-- Edited by Swoffer on Saturday 28th of November 2015 07:38:01 PM
we camped beside a bloke that had one running 24 hrs a day and the good thing is
that you don't need sunshine
The noise is not to bad you would not notice it if you were parked 3 vans over
His was making 400 watts a/hr he told us
Still close to 2000 dollars for a good one
Cheers John
They have been in use on yachts for years as a battery charger. Love to see alternative sources of battery charging.
Some of the old German and French Square Riggers used a wind pump for pumping bilges. Just like a Southern Cross Well Pump. Looked strange in among'st the sails. But I bet the crew loved it.
What would be the point. The engine has to burn fuel to drive it. A windmilling fan is a drag.
Thanks elliemike, the penny has dropped and I have seen a lot of them over the years myself, in fact there is always a few on Yachts anchored in the fascine in Carnarvon. I just didn't make the connection. On a Yacht it looks like part of the furniture, on the back of Van it is more eye catching.
It looks like a solid piece of gear, and would probably last a fair amount of time.
Cheers.....Simmo.
Like the big ones. I believe their noisy when you start them
A decent curry would be good for starting them
And yes the yacht ones are noisy especially when you are standing about 1 metre away
in transit, it is mounted on a wind up post so it clears everything.
Simmo.
I hate the wind.
Frank
It would work perfect at Greens Lake seems to be always windy there
Cheers John
One thing i have notices living near them, mainly over in WA, is they are a bit more noisy than a good quiet generator. Also generators are generally shut down after 9:00 PM but the wind generators clank away all night.