(5) Will it hurt my wind turbine to short-circuit the output?
No, the wind turbine is designed to be short-circuited as a normal
shutdown procedure by a fuse. The function of the stop switch is to both
disconnect the turbine from the batteries as well as short-circuit the
output of the turbine.
(6) Where can I locate tubing to make a tower?
Your wind turbine is designed to make mounting as simple and
straightforward as possible. Should you not wish to purchase the custom
tower kit feel free to utilize schedule 48.3 mm steel tubing. This should be
available through your local hardware outlet.
(7) What is the difference between copper and aluminum wire?
Generally aluminum wire is less conductive, so it must be bigger for the
same amp load and resistive losses as copper. The wind turbine uses
copper or tinned copper for the yaw wires.
(8) What battery should I choose for my wind turbine?
There are multiple battery options in today’s market– flooded lead acid,
absorbed Glass mat (AGM), gel cell and NiCad. There is no definitive
choice for your alternative energy needs. Normally the choice of battery
is determined by availability and pricing. Should you have questions
regarding batteries please consult a local battery supplier. Or view: www.
batterycouncil.org. The capacity of your battery bank is determined by
your use. Below is a good guideline.
• 24-volt systems – 200 Amp-hours
Possible Battery Configurations (suggested)
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