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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.
Popular Articles
Mini
Mill Battery Charger |
Taking about 30 minutes to make from old computer parts, the Mini Mill will can charge a couple of Nicad.
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| Making a set
of propeller blades |
Some information on windmill blades,
materials and options.
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| Improving those
cheap Chinese Windmills. |
The cheap import Chinese windmills
are popping up everywhere, and you can buy the blades
seperately, but they are very noisy! There are two parts
to this article, firstly how I modified the blades to
give more power and make less noise, and secondly, how
a forum member, Kevin, modified the windmills to improve
tracking and reliability.
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LCD
Panel Meter
How to make a volt and
amp meter for your battery bank.
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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! "
| Pumping Windmills. |
A personal favorite, some info and
links for Southern Cross and Comet windmills
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Pump
Controller |
A little PICAXE project.
Reliably controls my water pump for the header tank.
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