Wind Powered Charger

Many Americans as well as green energy enthusiasts’ world wide are giving wind power a try. As a novice it is very difficult to sift through all of the advertising confusion about what is the best product. Of course every website and new company that pops up has a gimmick which claims that his or her product is the “best”.

The first mistake many folks make in my opinion is they do not determine their goals before purchasing wind generators. For the most part there are two main configurations wind most wind and or solar systems. First is for off grid locations, this is actually how I started in this field. Many of these systems are for remote areas in places that the power grid does not reach, or due to cost prohibitive” grid tie inverters. The voltage of the systems is generally 12 volt but can be 24 or 48. This includes many of the DIY systems that have a difficult time exceeding charging voltage threshold needed for 24 and 48 systems. Secondly is” grid tied systems” where the goal is to put the power back in your homes grid. Most of these systems are either 24 or 48 volts. I have had many customers wanting to buy a “grid tie” for a 12 volt “wind generator” they have purchased and it is simply not an efficient way to do things and 12 volt grid ties are few and far between.

Before you buy a wind generator you should consider the points below. Most of the “wind generators” catch new potential customer with smoke and mirrors advertising based on wattage. Seemingly every week a new company pops up claiming to have a higher output then the largest “lie” the week before. The guys from “Missouri” that sell the Delco alternator based wind generator are a great example. The give a chart claiming they have a Delco alternator that will put out 12000 watts output at 9000 RPM but do not bother to tell the customer wind turbines do not spin at motor than 1000 rpm and usually less that that. So who cares what it does at 9000 Rpm. I bet they has some swampland for sale too….just my thoughts.

The same is true with many DC motor for sale on e Bay claiming high wattage outputs. They multiply the DC voltage times max amps at a particular RPM and claim there DC motor will put 3500 watts in a battery. The majority of those products on auction will not charge even a 12 volt system. The best analogy I have heard about selecting a wind generator is to consider what a battery charger does. How many watts does an automotive battery charge use? On battery chargers I have seen amperage on the settings 2 amp trickle charge 6 amp medium charge and 12 amp heavy charge. Never have I seen 500, 1200, and 3000 watts settings.So just how many watts does it take to make a good wind generator? Consider the concept of the automotive battery charger. Around 15 volts times 2 amps for a trickle charge is 30 watts. Medium setting 15 volt times 6 amps is 90 watts .On high 15 volts times 12 amps is 180 watts. If I introduced a new line of wind turbines announcing a proud output of 180 watts for the most potent unit, how do you think I would do? I have to assume that I would be outsold be the guys like the Missouri Company with a vivid imagination and a bad product.

My point is when making your first “wind generator” purchase first consider the voltage to RPM curve and remember the sooner your exceed your systems cut in speed IE”point when your wind turbine starts charging your battery system or uploading your grid” better off you are . Secondly you must keep the amperage in mind, simply put the strength of the charge is directly related to the amps. Keep the tortoise and the hare in mind. A lower charge over a longer period of time will usually yield more power than a high charge only when the wind blows at high velocity. Consider these principles rather that getting sucked into deception. Not only are wattage advertisements deceiving many of those in engaged in this type of advertising simply “pad”the power curve of their products. I have tested many products working in this field and heard from many customers and I can tell you this. If you run across the guy on e Bay selling plastic blades for his “rebuild” Delco alternator that he says will produce 90 amps at 9000 RPM for 250 dollars it seems to me to good to be true because it is……

Originally published here.

I am Anthony Jones MA owner of Hurricane Wind Power. We are a quality customer oriented wind power store specializing in, wind turbine complete kits,wind generators wind turbines grid ties and DIY products Http://Hurricanewindpower.com

We’ve all been there, relentlessly pressing the buttons on our TV remote, willing the batteries to show sign of life. Even you have some batteries, they’re hardly ever the right kind, are they? You just end up taking the batteries from another appliance and on and on it goes. You could just buy a battery charger or learn how to make a solar powered battery charger and make use of free solar power!

Making your own solar and wind power for less than $200

Don’t get me wrong, this is a sure improvement on spending a lot of money on expensive batteries. But it could be better. With a battery charger you still have to pay for the battery charger, the rechargeable batteries and the electric to charge them. Why not build your own instead and use solar power to charge your batteries?

How difficult is it? It may sound complicated but it is actually a very simple device. Using a few materials you can make one with relative ease and very little cost. Once you have made it there is no cost involved as it will run on solar power with little maintenance costs.

So, how do you make one? You have two options. You can buy kits with instructions which show you how to build your own solar battery charger. Most of these require some soldering but this is easy to get the hang of. You can buy a small kit like this from the Internet for as little as $11.95.

Making your own solar and wind power for less than $200

However, it is possible to buy most of the materials. The basic materials you need to build one are; a piece of copper strip board, a small solar panel, some wire, batteries and a battery holder. You will also need a blocking diode which prevents energy from being wasted.

The next thing you need to consider is the tools you may need to buy. As mentioned you might need to buy a soldering iron but they are pretty cheap and easy to locate. If you are interested in building your own solar battery charger or even your own solar panel, it is probably also a good idea to buy a multi-meter which gives you information about the voltage.

Today there are loads of web sites with information and step by step instructions which explain how to make one. Some are great with detailed instructions which show you how to build your own charger and some that are not so great. But if you do your research it won’t be long before you have learned how to one and you won’t ever have to buy batteries again!

Making your own solar and wind power for less than $200

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Most advanced mobile telephones keep their charge for several days, yet if you are a serious mobile phone user you may need to charge your mobile frequently. Having a variety of mobile phone chargers for different situations will be very convenient since youcan charge your mobile phones in diverse situations. Standard mobile phones are simply provided with one mains charger and generally this is not enough. There are a variety of chargers for a mobile phones like a wind up charger, USB charger, in-car charger and a substitute mains charger. This buyer’s guide will give you the low-down on the several types of chargers for a mobile phone and when you will be needing it. Replacement Mains Chargers This type of charger will allow you to charge your mobile phone from the mains socket of your neighborhood. In General they are issued with either 3 pins (UK / Ireland specification) or if you are in Europe in general it will most probably have two pins and will be able to support voltages ranging from 110v to 240v AC. All the major producers issue mains chargers as a segregated accessory, nevertheless leading mobile phone add-on suppliers such as Pama make their own instant mobile phone chargers which are naturally as good, if not greater, than the manufacturers originals. Please be on your guard though, there are a number of inexpensive imported mains chargers that are not of the same quality and constructed with the same electrical standards. In-Car Chargers In-car charging is at times required and this can’t be achieved with a standardized mains charger, therefore another type of charger is needed which is the In-car charger. This unit will plug into your in car cigar lighter and charge your mobile phone in the same way as a mains mobile phone charger. You can either purchase genuine manufacturers products or third party products, like the Pama range, at more competitory prices. USB Mobile Chargers Journeying with different gadgets on hand like a laptop computer can also be very useable tool to recharge your mobile phone through the use of the proprietary USB port. This will let you to charge your phone with a cable that connects into your USB port. The USB port is a slot on your personal computer or laptop that you usually plug in keyboards, digital cameras, mice, web cams and other computing device peripherals to. Emergency Mobile Phone Chargers This is a remarkable idea if you urgently want to charge your mobile phone in a hurry. Two types of this product we have in stock is the Mo-Go emergency mobile phone and the Movable Emergency Charger. The good thing about these types of chargers is that it only needs average alkaline batteries to function and may be clipped away onto your key ring. If you require to charge quickly, simply link the unit to your phone and you will be able to make and receive calls! Wind-UP Mobile Phone Charger Alternates For the environment sensible, EWUCs or Emergency Wind Up Chargers is the usual choice. These chargers operate. Plainly connect the charger into your phone and stir the handle to instantaneously start charging your electric battery. Remarkable if you don’t have access to a typical power source and perfect for the outdoorsy life! Alternate Mobile Phone Batteries If you see that your mobile phone goes out of power more often than it used to, and you are always having to recharge your phone you might need a new mobile phone electric battery!

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