| If you are planning to build a DIY wind turbine, the | | | | to get it. This should not cause you much delay |
| first step is to get yourself a good guide with plans | | | | because you can use this time to start working on |
| from online retailers and start making one. You can | | | | the other sections. You can already fashion the |
| go green while saving electricity at the same time | | | | blades of your turbine. Wood is the preferred |
| without having to buy an expensive wind generator. | | | | material for blades especially when making bigger |
| You will be able to get all the materials needed plus | | | | machines. However, should you opt to, you can also |
| the plans for less than $150. | | | | use PVC. |
| An average Joe can make his own 1000W wind | | | | If you intend to work with wood, make sure to get |
| turbine. Why not make one for yourself, too? You | | | | strong, good quality lumber. Your blades, especially |
| can even get your family in on it and make it a fun | | | | the tips, should be able to withstand the force of the |
| family project. | | | | wind. Constructing the blades should not be |
| To get you started, you will first need the plans or | | | | complicated. Simply follow what your plans say. It is |
| the blueprint. Find a good place to work in. A regular | | | | easy enough for you to make your own set in just |
| garage will do. You do not need to get special tools. | | | | one day, using only common tools. |
| You can work with the simple tools that you already | | | | As for the other parts, you will be surprised to know |
| have. It would be great to have an extra pair of | | | | that you can get most of them for free. These |
| hands. | | | | include batteries, towers, and others included in your |
| Look at the plans to find out what you need for the | | | | plans. You can piece all the parts together as soon as |
| project. It should include a Direct Current (DC) motor. | | | | you get your motor. When that is done, it is now |
| This will serve as your power generator. As the | | | | ready to be put up in the wind. Set it up at a place |
| blades of your turbine spin, they turn the DC motor | | | | where it can stand at 15 feet above any structure |
| on which would then produce electricity. | | | | within 300 feet. Your DIY wind turbine will now be |
| Order the motor first for it takes a number of days | | | | able to produce free electricity. |