| Find good instructions to build a wind generator is an | | | | 3 blades, and you can make them out of PVC for |
| absolute must in order to get the results you want. | | | | smaller machines. If you want to make a 1000w wind |
| Building wind generators is a smart option since the | | | | generator as we recommend to provide power for |
| price of new ones can run into the thousands of | | | | your home you will need blade lengths of at least 4 |
| dollars. | | | | feet, forming total blade diameters of 8 feet. |
| It certainly is not difficult but the project needs to be | | | | These larger machines need to have the blades |
| done in the right order using the proper materials if | | | | made from straight, clear knot free wood. We use |
| you are going to succeed. | | | | cedar usually, but any hardwood or spruce works |
| Where do you start? | | | | well too. Use the best quality lumber you can find. |
| · First with detailed instructions to build a | | | | Don't worry that making your blades is too |
| wind generator | | | | complicated either. Simple wooden blades can be |
| · Some shop space where you can work | | | | made easily in a day with your detailed instructions to |
| · Common tools- cordless drill, wrenches, | | | | build a wind generator. |
| jigsaw, etc. | | | | The plans also show sources of free deep cycle |
| We usually start with the blades but first you need | | | | batteries and even free wind towers (used TV |
| to order the DC motor used as a power generation | | | | towers) that you can use to keep your costs down. |
| unit. The plans show you where to get one, and | | | | It's exciting when your DC motor arrives and you can |
| even have it shipped directly to your home. | | | | put it all together. The body and tail can be fashioned |
| It only costs about $150 to build the entire wind | | | | according to your own tastes and available material. |
| generator (including the cost of the instruction plans) | | | | This is where you can add your own flare, with |
| and the DC motor will run you about $30. | | | | colors and designs you prefer. |
| It seems amazing that manufactured models cost | | | | Bright yellows, reds and blues are what we have |
| thousands of dollars when the parts can be obtained | | | | used along with easily obtained free stainless steel |
| so cheaply. | | | | for the body. |
| Onto the blades next, while you are waiting for your | | | | The first time your own wind machine starts spinning |
| DC motor follow the instructions to build a wind | | | | and producing free electricity for your home it's a |
| generator and make your blades. | | | | great thrill. No more electricity bills. Isn't it time you |
| The best balanced home wind power machines have | | | | got started? |