Comments for Wind Power Guide http://www.windpowerguide.info Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:09:37 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator by J. Ferrecchia http://www.windpowerguide.info/products/sunforce-44444-12-volt-400-watt-wind-generator/comment-page-1#comment-6 J. Ferrecchia Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:09:37 +0000 http://windpowerguide.info/?p=9#comment-6 I mounted my wind generator to the top side of the house that I am renting. The house happens to be in an area where there is a lot of wind on windy days. I did have some problems finding materials to mount to the side of the house. I could not find a 2" O.D. tube that the generator would fit onto. I did find a 1-3/4" O.D. tube that is used for electrical purposes. The tube is galvonized steel, light weight. I used some gasketing to make up the 1/4" that was needed to securely fasten the generator to the tube. I then cut an extension cord and wired one end to the leads on the generator. I ran the remaining 50' into the basement through a hole in the foundation that I drilled. The generator spins up and works! I am waiting for a windy day to start generating some electricity :) <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 I mounted my wind generator to the top side of the house that I am renting. The house happens to be in an area where there is a lot of wind on windy days. I did have some problems finding materials to mount to the side of the house. I could not find a 2″ O.D. tube that the generator would fit onto. I did find a 1-3/4″ O.D. tube that is used for electrical purposes. The tube is galvonized steel, light weight. I used some gasketing to make up the 1/4″ that was needed to securely fasten the generator to the tube. I then cut an extension cord and wired one end to the leads on the generator. I ran the remaining 50′ into the basement through a hole in the foundation that I drilled. The generator spins up and works! I am waiting for a windy day to start generating some electricity :)

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Wind Energy Handbook by Anonymous http://www.windpowerguide.info/products/wind-energy-handbook/comment-page-1#comment-14 Anonymous Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:40:22 +0000 http://windpowerguide.info/?p=28#comment-14 This book was written by people who spent their lives for something they loved. Their passion is evident from the in depth analysis and their personal contribution to many aspects of the presented theory. <br>This book is highly recommended to engineers and students, however it might not be very useful to people with limited engineering knowledge.<br>And a personal comment: If you are a Mechanical, of Aeronautical engineer fascinated by aerodynamics, David Sharp's section will surly challenge and intrigue you... Rating: 5 / 5 This book was written by people who spent their lives for something they loved. Their passion is evident from the in depth analysis and their personal contribution to many aspects of the presented theory.
This book is highly recommended to engineers and students, however it might not be very useful to people with limited engineering knowledge.
And a personal comment: If you are a Mechanical, of Aeronautical engineer fascinated by aerodynamics, David Sharp’s section will surly challenge and intrigue you…
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator by Zapper http://www.windpowerguide.info/products/sunforce-44444-12-volt-400-watt-wind-generator/comment-page-1#comment-5 Zapper Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:15:23 +0000 http://windpowerguide.info/?p=9#comment-5 27 Amps X 14 Volts = 378 Watts therefore 2-3 amps is unacceptable if batterys are low, unit is either defective or way over rated.... unless batteries were almost full then 2-3 amps is normal since regulator is tappering down voltage, Rating: 2 / 5 27 Amps X 14 Volts = 378 Watts therefore 2-3 amps is unacceptable if batterys are low, unit is either defective or way over rated…. unless batteries were almost full then 2-3 amps is normal since regulator is tappering down voltage,
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on Wind Energy Handbook by M. McWilliam http://www.windpowerguide.info/products/wind-energy-handbook/comment-page-1#comment-13 M. McWilliam Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:32:10 +0000 http://windpowerguide.info/?p=28#comment-13 I have read many similar books, I have also read much of the latest literature on wind turbine aerodynamics. Thus, I can say that of all the books written on wind turbines this book is written at the highest level. Much of the content within this book reflects what is best theory for practicle wind turbine engineering. Very indepth analysis of the aerodynamics and explains a lot of the concepts in great detail, where other books will gloss over. There are some things that readers should be aware of, first this book is only for people serious about wind turbine engineering. It is written at a level where some engineering knowledge is needed. I would recomend it for graduate students and proffesionals, but not for part time enthusiasts and hobyists. Rating: 5 / 5 I have read many similar books, I have also read much of the latest literature on wind turbine aerodynamics. Thus, I can say that of all the books written on wind turbines this book is written at the highest level. Much of the content within this book reflects what is best theory for practicle wind turbine engineering. Very indepth analysis of the aerodynamics and explains a lot of the concepts in great detail, where other books will gloss over. There are some things that readers should be aware of, first this book is only for people serious about wind turbine engineering. It is written at a level where some engineering knowledge is needed. I would recomend it for graduate students and proffesionals, but not for part time enthusiasts and hobyists.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator by Jennifer A. Hardy http://www.windpowerguide.info/products/sunforce-44444-12-volt-400-watt-wind-generator/comment-page-1#comment-4 Jennifer A. Hardy Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:19:19 +0000 http://windpowerguide.info/?p=9#comment-4 All your thoughts are very interesting and helpful if you have a BS in electrical engineering, however, for me I was just confused. Like most Americans, my husband and I want to find realistic alternative energy and have been tossing about the idea of a wind generator for our home to subsidize what we get from our electric company. None of the reviews I read gave me any indication as to whether or not the wind turbines advertised here were worth the price. Come on people, remember some of us have our BS degrees in sciences that do not require a lot of math or calculus. Rating: 3 / 5 All your thoughts are very interesting and helpful if you have a BS in electrical engineering, however, for me I was just confused. Like most Americans, my husband and I want to find realistic alternative energy and have been tossing about the idea of a wind generator for our home to subsidize what we get from our electric company. None of the reviews I read gave me any indication as to whether or not the wind turbines advertised here were worth the price. Come on people, remember some of us have our BS degrees in sciences that do not require a lot of math or calculus.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator by Garth Clark http://www.windpowerguide.info/products/sunforce-44444-12-volt-400-watt-wind-generator/comment-page-1#comment-3 Garth Clark Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:55:51 +0000 http://windpowerguide.info/?p=9#comment-3 Folks, unless you live in one of the very few windy locations and most of those places are rural, what good is a wind turbin for $2,000+? <br /> <br />I can charge batteries for pennies, charge my shaver, my boat and RV batteries with utility power at 12 cents per kwh. Also, consume 120 or 240 power for the same cost. Yes, in the long run it adds up but I don't have to maintain the power supply either. <br /> <br />Wind energy is a long way from being feasisble to own and maintain let alone sell it's power to the grid. Rating: 2 / 5 Folks, unless you live in one of the very few windy locations and most of those places are rural, what good is a wind turbin for $2,000+?

I can charge batteries for pennies, charge my shaver, my boat and RV batteries with utility power at 12 cents per kwh. Also, consume 120 or 240 power for the same cost. Yes, in the long run it adds up but I don’t have to maintain the power supply either.

Wind energy is a long way from being feasisble to own and maintain let alone sell it’s power to the grid.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on Wind Energy Handbook by Santiago Paredes Pinzón http://www.windpowerguide.info/products/wind-energy-handbook/comment-page-1#comment-12 Santiago Paredes Pinzón Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:23:18 +0000 http://windpowerguide.info/?p=28#comment-12 For anyone interested in wind energy this book is a must. When first take a look at the book you get pretty scared but just let time go by while you get acquainted with more topics dealing with wind energy and you'll love it. The only thing left to say is thanks to the authors. the more you think you know about something the more you realise that you're not even half way there.... Rating: 5 / 5 For anyone interested in wind energy this book is a must. When first take a look at the book you get pretty scared but just let time go by while you get acquainted with more topics dealing with wind energy and you’ll love it. The only thing left to say is thanks to the authors. the more you think you know about something the more you realise that you’re not even half way there….
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator by C. Anderson http://www.windpowerguide.info/products/sunforce-44444-12-volt-400-watt-wind-generator/comment-page-1#comment-2 C. Anderson Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:51:20 +0000 http://windpowerguide.info/?p=9#comment-2 Super. I like to write reviews with little to no context either. We have so much alike. Rating: 5 / 5 Super. I like to write reviews with little to no context either. We have so much alike.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Wind Power For Dummies by M. Pontious Sr. http://www.windpowerguide.info/products/wind-power-for-dummies/comment-page-1#comment-7 M. Pontious Sr. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:40:17 +0000 http://windpowerguide.info/?p=10#comment-7 I have purchased a DUMMIES book for almost all my projects, and they are superb tools. Rating: 5 / 5 I have purchased a DUMMIES book for almost all my projects, and they are superb tools.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Power Electronics for Modern Wind Turbines by S. Smater http://www.windpowerguide.info/products/power-electronics-for-modern-wind-turbines/comment-page-1#comment-15 S. Smater Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:33:06 +0000 http://windpowerguide.info/?p=30#comment-15 I was disappointed with this book. I thought I am going to find some detailed information about generator converters, IGBT or algorithms for generator control, but this book turned out to be very general and very short. I think it was written mainly by students. Waste of money. Rating: 1 / 5 I was disappointed with this book. I thought I am going to find some detailed information about generator converters, IGBT or algorithms for generator control, but this book turned out to be very general and very short. I think it was written mainly by students. Waste of money.
Rating: 1 / 5

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