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Forum Index : Windmills : 5000 watt Generator Head

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nfcwest1
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Joined: 28/10/2012
Location: United States
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Posted: 06:05am 03 Nov 2012
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My friend just gave me a 5000 watt ac generator head off a gas home generator, Any idea if these work on a windmill ? This generator has brushes and no Magnets. I still can't wrap my head around a Mag - less generator and how they work.
 
Madness

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Joined: 08/10/2011
Location: Australia
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Posted: 09:57am 03 Nov 2012
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The magnetic field is created by an electromagnet (field windings). That type of generator would need serious modification to work effectively as a wind generator. You may better to sell it and use the money to buy something more suitable.
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Gizmo

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Posted: 01:04pm 03 Nov 2012
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Agree with Madness, no go for a wind turbine. Better of selling it, or using it with a petrol/diesel motor as a backup generator.

The problem is they are designed to run within a small RPM range, which is way faster than a wind tubine can provide.

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Barry T Coles

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Joined: 30/07/2009
Location: Australia
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Posted: 05:06pm 03 Nov 2012
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I agree with the other guys;I've got one & it needs a 5HP petrol motor to run it, only useful in a complete power outage & guzzles gas like it's going out of fashion.
I need to learn from the mistakes of others.
I dont have the time to make them all myself.
 
nfcwest1
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Posted: 08:23pm 03 Nov 2012
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Thanks Guys , I will move on with the project, I wish it would stop raining here. ( seattle ) My shop is occupied with my two cars that only see the sunshine.
 
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