These
are 60 watt high speed wind turbine generators built entirely
within the USA. They produce 14-15 volts DC and
.75-1.0 amps in 15-16 mph winds and their output increases greatly as
windspeed increases. These turbines produce 60+ watts in 60-65
mph winds.
These
turbines will not function in low winds. Check
your available winds before you buy any turbine.
The twin version is simply a pair of 60's mounted together on one frame
and makes a very compact unit.
The 60
watt turbine is very compact, measuring about 20" long and utilizing a
2-blade 14" propeller. It weighs about 3 pounds. The turbine is very
quiet even though it easily turns over 1000 rpm in 15-16 mph winds
(verified with an optical tachometer).
A
suitable pole with a 1" I.D. is needed to mount the turbine. Your
wiring (14 gauge for runs up to 50 feet) should be run from your
battery, up through the pole and then through the turbine downtube on
to the top of the turbine frame where it is then connected to the wires
running from the turbine motor. If you leave 24" of slack in the wire
at the bottom of the pole wire twisting is normally not a problem.
A
blocking diode is already installed so that the turbine will not
discharge your battery when the wind is not blowing.
The
turbine frame is made from 3/4" steel square tubing and is capped on
each end. The downtube is welded to the bottom of the frame and is made
from 7/8" O.D. round steel tubing. The entire frame is then painted
black.
The
tail fin is made of fiberglass reinforced plastic. The motor is
securely fastened to the frame and will not come loose. The motor cover
is purely cosmetic (the motor is sealed) and is made of black, ribbed
plastic.
The
propeller has 2 blades and is 14" in diameter. It is made of plastic
(prop color may be black or orange). Replacements are available for
$6.00 each if you ever need one.
The
turbine comes 99% assembled. All you have to do is bolt the tail fin to
the main beam and press the prop onto the motor shaft.
This
turbine can be used to charge 12 volt batteries. More wind will
increase the charge rate.
We
have sold several thousand of these turbines over the years and they
have been used sucessfully by boaters, farmers, ranchers, RVers,
campers, hunters and science classes all over the world.
We
ship the turbine in a USPS Priority Mail medium flat rate box in order
to get YOU the least expensive shipping cost that is possible. We can
ship 2 of these turbines in the same box at no extra cost to
you.
We
ship worldwide and we ship quickly. The turbine is professionally
packaged to aviod damage during transit. We use recycled packing
material exclusively.
Each
and every one of these turbines is tested for both function and output
3 times before boxing. The motor is tested when it is unboxed. It is
tested again after the blocking diode is installed. The final test is
done after the motor is installed onto the frame.
Every
turbine leaves our facility functioning
exactly as described. The only
variable will be your available wind.
