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"What's
that?"
"It's a windmill!"
"To pump water."
"No, it generates electricity.
I made it"
"Why?"
Welcome to The
Back Shed's Renewable Energy web site.
This web site
is here for anyone with an interest in making their
own clean renewable power. The
projects and information here has been put together
with the help of other RE enthusiasts from around the
world, and all information is free.
If you have a question, and cant find
the answer here, then try posting your question on the
Forums page
where I know you would get a reply in no time at all.
The web site is mostly about windmills,
as windmills are one of the cheapest ways to make your
own clean electricity. In fact the web site was once
called "DIY Windmills".
Most of the windmills show here at The Back Shed
are based on the motor from a Fisher and Paykel washing
machine. These motors are very easy to find here in
Australia and make excellent windmill generators.
Rule of
thumb..
" There will be absolutely no wind for several
days after you have finished and erected your first
windmill! " |
