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Astronomer Builds Domestic Wind Generator
October 5th, 2009 | 
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Build your own domestic wind generator.
For those of you DIY enthusiasts, I have found a real treat. This is a superb site that documents the skillful build of a domestic wind generator, complete with photos.
http://www.mdpub.com/Wind_Turbine/index.html
I particularly like the way the components where sourced for next to nothing, yet the end result is excellent. Well done Mike!!
photo credit: Diego_3336
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Useful Advice on Inexpensively Mounting A Domestic Wind Generator
Here’s a page from a free guide I recommend on installing a domestic wind generator:-It has general info regarding inexpensive mounting, typical maintenance, and turbine lifespans.
If your seriously considering an installation, then you may want to read the entire guide. Here’s a short exerpt from the link above:-
“they can often be simply mounted on a pipe of 2” diameter, or smaller. If guyed, this pipe can serve as the tower. This makes for relatively simple and sometimes inexpensive tower installations that can often be accomplished on a “do-it-yourself” basis by the owner.”