I run a much larger wind turbine on my boat and it takes a surprising amount of wind and perfect alignment to produce any meaningful amount of electricity. Small portable wind turbines might develop into something more practical in time, but currently there isn’t anything on the market that really works.
What about if you're backpacking and want to keep your devices charged? Is this unsuitable for that? Or do you feel a small solar panel is better? Maybe it would be best to carry both?
The wind will always be diffused by objects on the ground. You'd be better off to get a pole you can screw together and bury into the ground, so you can raise it higher. The wind is moving faster the higher up you go.
I get the impression this is all about location, location, location. Where I live, on the coast of Norway, a turbine like this would spin like mad hell 20 out of 24 hours. I have also learned from flying radio-controlled glider airplanes, that airflow moves along terrain in special ways. I'm sure it's possible to optimize placement of the propeller as you gain experience "reading the airflow". Especially if traversing high mountains, it is possible to find spots with constant strong winds. But if it needs 24mph winds to charge at all however, I'm not sure it would be enough even here. Bigger blades turning a more powerful dynamo is probably needed. Cool video. Normally I would say it's too long. But it's well edited and informative all the way, making it a very enjoyable watch. Cheers
Many thanks for dropping by! Yes, I do reckon you're right, that the location where this is set up is crucially important. Unfortunately for me, it will be hard to find such spots here in Singapore. That said, from some of the other advice/comments I've received, having this fitted onto a moving vehicle (eg: boat) could be a useful option as well. 🙂
I believe the location of where it is deployed matters most. Some advice I got from fellow TH-camrs, was to have it attached to a boat while out at sea. 😊
The garden was really good. About the portable wind mill. Please fix it to the bicycle or two wheeler or a four wheeler. Just check while travelling. It may work.
Saw this in my recommended. All I can say is that it is kind of dodgy. It has no voltage regulator so it can be spinning really fast and generating too much voltage which can damage your phone’s charging circuits. If I was to get one I would get a voltage regulator circuit for it so It would have a constant 5 volt output no matter the how fast the turbine is spinning
They should design vertical type of that instead of propeller type. Vertical will spin easily even in low wind and it is more efficient of harvesting the wind energy.
Maybe if you created a small portable wind tunnel, that would solve the problem. I'm familiar with the Venturi Effect with rocket stoves, and that same principal works with liquid and air. That principal basically states that liquid/air will speed up when entering a smaller diameter. So if you created a 5ft (more or less) opening to your tunnel, then tapered the tunnel down to 3ft, the air would speed up when entering the 3ft section of the tube/tunnel. And at the end of the tunnel it would expand back to 5ft again, and that's where you would place your generator. You should theoretically get faster wind speeds at the end of your tunnel than at the beginning
Good review. I am glad I watched this video. I know now to purchase one I really need to be beachfront, in strong wind, with a much taller tripod than what comes with the product. Meaning it comes with enough to get you started but not enough to make it functional. You have to invest more time and money to make it worthwhile.
wonder how that would work with vertical turbine? problem with horizontal turbines is the need to be high up vs vertical turbines working with less wind and closer to ground.
In Singapore where you are living there are some many skyscrapers. You should have gone on top of one of them definitely you would have your turbine spin with enough wind Those kind of equipment just need the perfect location to it to work properly
Is there a rectifier to convert the AC to DC built in to the battery or anything you had there? the output of all generators as far as I know is AC(Alternating Current) and to put it in the battery it needs to be converted to DC (Direct Current).
it looks like a good start....but it needs a way to direct it's orientation(aka, a fin known as a rudder). aslo s lowever mass rotor/stator combo.you'd get less juice but it will spin easier
I have played with a couple of these, but until there is a breakthrough in turbine technology, small devices are just toys. Unless you live on a tall, windy mountain.
Maybe if you somehow got it "loosened" up a bit? Looks to me like it's a bit to "tight", loosening the connection between the turbine and the generator might/should make it spin easier, IE: Less resistance/friction... Cause out of the box it looks like it WANTS to stop
I did indeed try 'loosening it up' a little, but it still wasn't as smooth as I would've liked. Ultimately, I think the windspeeds were just too low (more like breeze-speeds). LOL!
Would be interesting to look inside the alternator, it certainly looks to be "cogging" meaning it's not an ironless generator which would start to spin a lot easier. ( might even be a motor they're using as a generator, which is never a good idea) , you said you could feel the vibration when you turned it round, which would seem to confirm this. It does however, look very well made,, and possibly just needs a strong wind. Can't really beat solar panels for charging phones, I used to charge my phone from my bike hub dynamo, but had to cycle about 40 miles to achieve the same result a 15w Anker solar panel gave in an hour ( in the sunny south of France) Great video, thankyou
There's no real value with it unless it's a really windy day. Windier than average and then you can only charge a phone. Best bet is get a solar power bank to charge you're phone. It's more efficient
Unfortunately drag from generator is too much for small blades for a dynamo like that you need bigger blades also wind is always much much stronger at height the pole provided should be a minimum of 4 metres .
Is a very cool wind turbine but my own suggestion is this, i think the wind blade is too small for it to catch more wind they need to expand the bade a little bit so that it can catches more wind .
YEAH! I think they did precisely that with their new model(s).. 👍🏻 For this version thst I got, the best recommendation I've received from viewers, is to have it attached to a mast while sailing, or to use it in extremely windy conditions.
I'm late to the party, but this was a cool review. I live in an area where the wind is pretty strong a good amount of the time. Unfortunately, I also live in an area where it rains/snows 3-4 months out of the year, which I don't think would be good for the electronics part of the turbine... or my smaller electronics. Maybe, I can get some sort of shelter in conjunction with this to use it almost anywhere. 😊
Another option I've read in my comments, is to have it placed facing a fan (while you're actually using the fan - in summer), but it isn't something i've tried. 😊
@@Hong.Wanderlust I like that idea. I think I'm off my rocker because I would try to use the turbine off-grid in an emergency situation if I needed it that way. 😄
@@Hong.Wanderlust That's exactly what I was thinking. I'm going to purchase a fan and I thought well. I could probably place it in front of or perhaps buy one of those dual window fans that blow the air out and in.
I don't have an accurate reading of the wind speeds, but i will reckon most of it were probably under 15km/h?? as per many of the comments, an ideal option will probably be (on a boat, bicycle, or even in front of another fan that is already in use). 😊
Unfortunately I haven't tried them out yet. I did write in to the manufacturers to ask if they were willing to loan me a set for a review, but sadly didn't receive any replies (yet). That said, I might consider purchasing a set myself in the future to test out.
Can you attach it to a solar panel powered trickle charger for a car so you can charge the car battery when it's windy and use the solar power when it's sunny out side
lol, fyi normal voltage for USB is 5V. I haven't looked at the model u tested but their bigger one requires 24km/hr which is like ... go ride a scooter at that speed & you get the idea. I had high hopes when I saw that it was designed in sg. also fyi, the avg "micro" turbines that I've come across have base wind speeds of 12km/hr
Thanks for the info! Yeah, I saw a video of some guys attaching it to a sailboat, and that seemed to have worked really well. I guess it isn't the most effective tool to have for camping.
Suggestion. I was watching you and I’m from the USA. We don’t use the metric system and when you write out speed or dimensions I see that you write it out in the metric system. Can you do the work ONCE for all your USA viewers and also write it in pounds, inches, miles etc.? If you don’t mind of course. It would help your viewers in the US.
Hi, i live near the coast where they have placed windmills at sea and i have see the windmills getting bigger every year, because the higher they get the more wind they catch. For the tex energy one its bit high price
That's awesome, to be living near lotsa windmills.. Unfortunately for us here in Singapore, it isn't a viable option. Having said that, we aren't without options, with solar power being the preferred choice for renewable-energy.. I saw online that 'Tex Energy' recently released a newer version (INFINITE AIR 18), but it doesn't seem to be available for sale here (yet).
Agreed! It'll make long-distance trips more practical. However, I'm not too sure if there are any portable devices that can charge up an eBike, maybe portable solar panels? But then again, those that are powerful enough might be too large for cycling/bike trips. 🤔🤔
Your battery was probably too big. The bigger the battery, the bigger the resistance, the stronger the current has to be to affect the battery. The wind turbine might be good to charge a cell phone or a small powerbank.
*All practical tests of ground-based small wind turbines show: 1) They hardly produce any electricity. 2) They do not last long!* With solar panels, you can generate at least 10 times more green electricity with the same investment! Reliable and almost maintenance-free. Moreover, the wind close to ground is extremely gusty. 9 out of 10 small wind turbines therefore stop working after a short time! Flexible solar panels are also portable, much cheaper and more efficient!
Hello Jasmint - To be entirely honest, I am not sure, but I will assume that 8km/h ~ 10km/h may not be sufficient to really push the blades consistently.
@@madscientistme Depending on where you live, solar power may or may not be the best option. Here in Singapore (and most equitorial countries), we have PLENTY of sunlight, so solar works really well. ☀ I recently tested out some new portable solar panels from Nitecore, and I've been using them every few days since. Video Link 👇🏻 th-cam.com/video/QwziWbQ-QLk/w-d-xo.html
better to run 1 electric sate board wheel as a generator yes it will create drag but not as much as a wind generator with the losses of the blades and generator and bearings.
Not free, there is no free lunch. You have to pedal harder with the resistance in turning the fan. Easier to just carry a portable battery. The make a front wheel hub that has a generator in it. It takes up to 6% of your pedalling power. Not much on a short ride, but on a long tour it is not worth it compared to a battery pack.
Nice video! I have one and even bought the Air 24. It does take some strong wind to use it. Mine unfortunately has pretty much locked up and all I have used it for is light testing. But it did produce energy. I also pressed down on the tripod to get it to stand in the sand and broke a part that holds the leg down. So be careful with the tripod. My thoughts are that it would be good for attaching to a boat, mountain climbing, or extremely windy and consistent winds. Check out my unboxing of the infinite air 24 if you would like. Take care! Aloha
Hello! Yeah, I think you're absolutely right, this product will work exceptionally well if used out at sea or camping in mountainous/windy spots! Will definitely take a look at your video too! Thanks for dropping by! 😊
@@elieltanr I think it might depend on where you live? Here in Singapore, it seems like we only have the 'AIR 5' and 'AIR 18' available. - www.texenergy.com/collections/portable-wind-turbines
It is a good product but the blades are mediocre and way to small. It would be working easily in low breeze wind if they were a lot larger. You could try to make them yourself. There are similar design out there that produce 30 or more Watts, so it might need some tweaking. Good try though.
Yup! Yup! You're absolutely right! Having it attached to a moving vehicle will certainly help with generating a constant power-supply. Especially for long-distance travels with little stops. 😊
😂 😂 Indeed. But in its defense, I was told that is worked well for some who live (here in SG) in high-rise apartments with good winds. And also peeps who go sailing.
@@Hong.Wanderlust i used to do some sailing before covid, the problem with Singapore is the wind is intermittent.Good idea though. I use windfinder (free) to check wind conditions when I go sruf casting
Sorry to hear about your bad experience too. Have you tried attaching it to a constantly-moving platform such as a boat/bicycle? Another alternative option i've heard from others is to have it placed infront of a fan, such as a table fan (when you're using it).
let say i want to power my 100W monitor for one hour, and lets say you could store the turbine power in batterie. With 3.2V and 0.2A you generate about 0.64Wh that is 156hours of charging to run 100W appliance for one hour. I am noob, and i could be wrong. But this is not really good
Hello! I'm a noob with such things too! 😅 But you're right, unfortunately this product may not be very suitable for most applications (personal opinion), unless you're in a REALLY suitable location (mountain) or constantly in the move (boat).
Yeah! I saw some videos of guys attaching it to a sailboat while out at sea, and I think that's a brilliant idea of ensuring constant and consistent winds.
Why all small wind turbines a scam? I mean wind turbine needs "aerofoil shaped" blades not at all difficult to manufacture but all I see is bunch of scammers! That turbine in your hand is nothing more than waste of money and a shame to wind energy.
I run a much larger wind turbine on my boat and it takes a surprising amount of wind and perfect alignment to produce any meaningful amount of electricity. Small portable wind turbines might develop into something more practical in time, but currently there isn’t anything on the market that really works.
Yes, there Air 18 only makes about 18 watts in a good wind😂
Small wind just doesn't work unless you have the perfect conditions.
What about if you're backpacking and want to keep your devices charged?
Is this unsuitable for that? Or do you feel a small solar panel is better?
Maybe it would be best to carry both?
Even though you could not get it to work due to lack of strong winds I enjoyed watching the video and seeing a bit of your country.
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The wind will always be diffused by objects on the ground. You'd be better off to get a pole you can screw together and bury into the ground, so you can raise it higher. The wind is moving faster the higher up you go.
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I get the impression this is all about location, location, location. Where I live, on the coast of Norway, a turbine like this would spin like mad hell 20 out of 24 hours. I have also learned from flying radio-controlled glider airplanes, that airflow moves along terrain in special ways. I'm sure it's possible to optimize placement of the propeller as you gain experience "reading the airflow". Especially if traversing high mountains, it is possible to find spots with constant strong winds. But if it needs 24mph winds to charge at all however, I'm not sure it would be enough even here. Bigger blades turning a more powerful dynamo is probably needed.
Cool video. Normally I would say it's too long. But it's well edited and informative all the way, making it a very enjoyable watch. Cheers
Many thanks for dropping by! Yes, I do reckon you're right, that the location where this is set up is crucially important. Unfortunately for me, it will be hard to find such spots here in Singapore. That said, from some of the other advice/comments I've received, having this fitted onto a moving vehicle (eg: boat) could be a useful option as well. 🙂
@@Hong.Wanderlust can you buy it there ? ?
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You have to suspend the item and your charging device on a kite
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@@Hong.Wanderlust - Why did it require a nudge instead of starting to spin on its own? Static Friction?
I appreciate this review. I wouldn't mind finding one that actually works all the time
I believe the location of where it is deployed matters most. Some advice I got from fellow TH-camrs, was to have it attached to a boat while out at sea. 😊
Great video son.... this is exactly what I was looking for!!!😁😁
Thank you for dropping by! 😀 😀
What a lovely little channel i found. Nice video.
Thank you! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thank you so much for the honest review. Liked and sub'ed.
Thank you so much for dropping by! 😊
You actually get micro small wind turbines that you mount on a motorcycle handlebar, and charges your GPS or phone on the go...
Are you stu*id? Motorbikes already have stators for producing electricity
The garden was really good. About the portable wind mill. Please fix it to the bicycle or two wheeler or a four wheeler. Just check while travelling. It may work.
Yup, absolutely right! Attaching it to a constantly moving vehicle (eg: boat) should definitely work! 😀 😀
My friend, in the video the wind seem so calm hahaha, come to the netherlands, 100% its gonna work since windmills are our specialty 😂
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Saw this in my recommended. All I can say is that it is kind of dodgy. It has no voltage regulator so it can be spinning really fast and generating too much voltage which can damage your phone’s charging circuits. If I was to get one I would get a voltage regulator circuit for it so It would have a constant 5 volt output no matter the how fast the turbine is spinning
That's a valid point! 👍🏻 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing!
hello fellow enthusiast!
I got a feeling it's the length of the fan blade, its kinda short.
They should design vertical type of that instead of propeller type. Vertical will spin easily even in low wind and it is more efficient of harvesting the wind energy.
It is vertical isn’t it? Do you mean lay the blades horizontally? Or what do you mean?
I think we sometimes have to go back to principle operation of turbines...
Maybe if you created a small portable wind tunnel, that would solve the problem. I'm familiar with the Venturi Effect with rocket stoves, and that same principal works with liquid and air.
That principal basically states that liquid/air will speed up when entering a smaller diameter. So if you created a 5ft (more or less) opening to your tunnel, then tapered the tunnel down to 3ft, the air would speed up when entering the 3ft section of the tube/tunnel. And at the end of the tunnel it would expand back to 5ft again, and that's where you would place your generator.
You should theoretically get faster wind speeds at the end of your tunnel than at the beginning
Thank You. Well done 👍 you patient man
Thank you! 🙂
you didn't have wind- just a slight breeze. it would probably work on the coastlines of canada, if the winds didn't tear it apart.
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It seems the wind is not strong here. You need to design a bigger wind turbine to catch more wind. Very interesting video.
What’s that power, your nightlight?
So it does not have a battery to store energy?
Nope, it does not have any internal storage`
Keep it coming. Ur videos are nice👍
Thank you for dropping by! 😀
Good review. I am glad I watched this video. I know now to purchase one I really need to be beachfront, in strong wind, with a much taller tripod than what comes with the product. Meaning it comes with enough to get you started but not enough to make it functional. You have to invest more time and money to make it worthwhile.
wonder how that would work with vertical turbine? problem with horizontal turbines is the need to be high up vs vertical turbines working with less wind and closer to ground.
I've been watching a lot of YT videos and it does seem like vertical-turbines work well (better)`
Could you introduce a small petrol working generator portable under one kg for solo backpackers please
I think it would be more efficient
In Singapore where you are living there are some many skyscrapers.
You should have gone on top of one of them definitely you would have your turbine spin with enough wind
Those kind of equipment just need the perfect location to it to work properly
Perhaps best to mount on vehicle when going for long drives camping? It will work.
Could you stick it in a creek where there is running water to move it?
Great question, but not one that I can answer. Sorry about that. 😊
Why did it require a nudge instead of starting to spin on its own? Static Friction?❓
Try it over in Chicago, aka the Windy City ...
Not ready for primetime ,,give the tech 10 -15 years.
Is there a rectifier to convert the AC to DC built in to the battery or anything you had there? the output of all generators as far as I know is AC(Alternating Current) and to put it in the battery it needs to be converted to DC (Direct Current).
Great review keep up the amazing work
Thank you! 😊
it looks like a good start....but it needs a way to direct it's orientation(aka, a fin known as a rudder). aslo s lowever mass rotor/stator combo.you'd get less juice but it will spin easier
I have played with a couple of these, but until there is a breakthrough in turbine technology, small devices are just toys. Unless you live on a tall, windy mountain.
Maybe if you somehow got it "loosened" up a bit? Looks to me like it's a bit to "tight", loosening the connection between the turbine and the generator might/should make it spin easier, IE: Less resistance/friction... Cause out of the box it looks like it WANTS to stop
I did indeed try 'loosening it up' a little, but it still wasn't as smooth as I would've liked. Ultimately, I think the windspeeds were just too low (more like breeze-speeds). LOL!
Where the blades wrong way round ?
Would be interesting to look inside the alternator, it certainly looks to be "cogging" meaning it's not an ironless generator which would start to spin a lot easier. ( might even be a motor they're using as a generator, which is never a good idea) , you said you could feel the vibration when you turned it round, which would seem to confirm this. It does however, look very well made,, and possibly just needs a strong wind. Can't really beat solar panels for charging phones, I used to charge my phone from my bike hub dynamo, but had to cycle about 40 miles to achieve the same result a 15w Anker solar panel gave in an hour ( in the sunny south of France) Great video, thankyou
It's actually a permanent magnet generator
Would have been nice if you would have added a link to the product
www.texenergy.com/ Here you go! I got mine from an online-store here in Singapore. 😊
@@Hong.Wanderlust thank you 💪🏽
On second thought, the exit diameter of your tunnel should only be approximately as wide as your fan blades
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There's no real value with it unless it's a really windy day. Windier than average and then you can only charge a phone. Best bet is get a solar power bank to charge you're phone. It's more efficient
Unfortunately drag from generator is too much for small blades for a dynamo like that you need bigger blades also wind is always much much stronger at height the pole provided should be a minimum of 4 metres .
Is a very cool wind turbine but my own suggestion is this, i think the wind blade is too small for it to catch more wind they need to expand the bade a little bit so that it can catches more wind .
YEAH! I think they did precisely that with their new model(s).. 👍🏻 For this version thst I got, the best recommendation I've received from viewers, is to have it attached to a mast while sailing, or to use it in extremely windy conditions.
I'm late to the party, but this was a cool review. I live in an area where the wind is pretty strong a good amount of the time. Unfortunately, I also live in an area where it rains/snows 3-4 months out of the year, which I don't think would be good for the electronics part of the turbine... or my smaller electronics. Maybe, I can get some sort of shelter in conjunction with this to use it almost anywhere. 😊
Another option I've read in my comments, is to have it placed facing a fan (while you're actually using the fan - in summer), but it isn't something i've tried. 😊
@@Hong.Wanderlust I like that idea. I think I'm off my rocker because I would try to use the turbine off-grid in an emergency situation if I needed it that way. 😄
@@Hong.Wanderlust That's exactly what I was thinking. I'm going to purchase a fan and I thought well. I could probably place it in front of or perhaps buy one of those dual window fans that blow the air out and in.
How much wind speed at the spot in meter per second where, you are testing your texenergy infinite wind turbine?
I don't have an accurate reading of the wind speeds, but i will reckon most of it were probably under 15km/h??
as per many of the comments, an ideal option will probably be (on a boat, bicycle, or even in front of another fan that is already in use). 😊
Do you have or did you try the new model Infinity Air 12 or 18??
Unfortunately I haven't tried them out yet. I did write in to the manufacturers to ask if they were willing to loan me a set for a review, but sadly didn't receive any replies (yet). That said, I might consider purchasing a set myself in the future to test out.
Maybe if your Winter bind was on a swivel it would operate better
Desk toy.... blades need to be 2x or 3x larger... a mouse fart would generate more power on it at 1 foot above the ground
LOL! 🤣
Can you attach it to a solar panel powered trickle charger for a car so you can charge the car battery when it's windy and use the solar power when it's sunny out side
A small wind meter might be a nice addition to your videos on these subjects
I don’t think it will work , but a fixed mount w-generator mounted higher is needed
I appreciate your honesty regards win turbines 😊
I need like 5 of these...
nice toy !!
Price
maybe if you change the blades similar to windmill blade that people made out of paper to see if that work.
what place is that? I like it
Which particular scene are you referring to? 😊
Thanks for sharing...
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Maybe a verticle air turbine VAT would work better ?
Yeah, it just might! Will be doing some research into it! 🙂 Thanks!
The charging voltage is much lower if the charging cable is too long!
I want to mount this to my ebike 🎉
lol, fyi normal voltage for USB is 5V. I haven't looked at the model u tested but their bigger one requires 24km/hr which is like ... go ride a scooter at that speed & you get the idea. I had high hopes when I saw that it was designed in sg. also fyi, the avg "micro" turbines that I've come across have base wind speeds of 12km/hr
Thanks for the info! Yeah, I saw a video of some guys attaching it to a sailboat, and that seemed to have worked really well. I guess it isn't the most effective tool to have for camping.
Maybe longer blades?
They do have a newer (more effecient) version out, yet to try it out tho! 😀
Suggestion. I was watching you and I’m from the USA. We don’t use the metric system and when you write out speed or dimensions I see that you write it out in the metric system. Can you do the work ONCE for all your USA viewers and also write it in pounds, inches, miles etc.? If you don’t mind of course. It would help your viewers in the US.
Hi, i live near the coast where they have placed windmills at sea and i have see the windmills getting bigger every year, because the higher they get the more wind they catch. For the tex energy one its bit high price
That's awesome, to be living near lotsa windmills.. Unfortunately for us here in Singapore, it isn't a viable option. Having said that, we aren't without options, with solar power being the preferred choice for renewable-energy..
I saw online that 'Tex Energy' recently released a newer version (INFINITE AIR 18), but it doesn't seem to be available for sale here (yet).
Is there a portable wind turbine that can charge a 48V ebike battery? That would be so awesome!
Agreed! It'll make long-distance trips more practical. However, I'm not too sure if there are any portable devices that can charge up an eBike, maybe portable solar panels? But then again, those that are powerful enough might be too large for cycling/bike trips. 🤔🤔
Your battery was probably too big. The bigger the battery, the bigger the resistance, the stronger the current has to be to affect the battery. The wind turbine might be good to charge a cell phone or a small powerbank.
Thanks for sharing!! 😊😊
Over USB it should not matter. the powerbank has its own charging circuit so the wind turbine dont see the actual resistance of the battery
If you notice, the cable is not connected when he manually starts the turbine on the pier.
Good video.
Thank you! 🙂
Awesome
Thank you for dropping by! 😀
*All practical tests of ground-based small wind turbines show: 1) They hardly produce any electricity. 2) They do not last long!*
With solar panels, you can generate at least 10 times more green electricity with the same investment! Reliable and almost maintenance-free.
Moreover, the wind close to ground is extremely gusty. 9 out of 10 small wind turbines therefore stop working after a short time!
Flexible solar panels are also portable, much cheaper and more efficient!
Will it charge an escooter
I'm hoping to install this to my longboard and charge my phone based on relative wind speed xD do you think it would work? I skate around 8km/h
Hello Jasmint - To be entirely honest, I am not sure, but I will assume that 8km/h ~ 10km/h may not be sufficient to really push the blades consistently.
@@Hong.Wanderlust ah that's probably a bust. Maybe solar power might be better.
@@madscientistme Depending on where you live, solar power may or may not be the best option. Here in Singapore (and most equitorial countries), we have PLENTY of sunlight, so solar works really well. ☀
I recently tested out some new portable solar panels from Nitecore, and I've been using them every few days since.
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better to run 1 electric sate board wheel as a generator yes it will create drag but not as much as a wind generator with the losses of the blades and generator and bearings.
@@suncitybooksgeraldton335 that's actually my current project 😊 I'm trying to see if dynamo generators can also be used as a speedometer.
Dude attach it to your bike.
The air will force the propeller to turn giving you free energy. 😁
Absolutely spot on! Just gotta make sure it doesn't obstruct the view. haha` 🙂🙂🙂
Not free, there is no free lunch. You have to pedal harder with the resistance in turning the fan.
Easier to just carry a portable battery. The make a front wheel hub that has a generator in it. It takes up to 6% of your pedalling power. Not much on a short ride, but on a long tour it is not worth it compared to a battery pack.
Nice video! I have one and even bought the Air 24. It does take some strong wind to use it. Mine unfortunately has pretty much locked up and all I have used it for is light testing. But it did produce energy. I also pressed down on the tripod to get it to stand in the sand and broke a part that holds the leg down. So be careful with the tripod. My thoughts are that it would be good for attaching to a boat, mountain climbing, or extremely windy and consistent winds. Check out my unboxing of the infinite air 24 if you would like. Take care! Aloha
Hello! Yeah, I think you're absolutely right, this product will work exceptionally well if used out at sea or camping in mountainous/windy spots!
Will definitely take a look at your video too! Thanks for dropping by! 😊
Is there a infinite air 24? Or is it 18?
@@elieltanr I think it might depend on where you live? Here in Singapore, it seems like we only have the 'AIR 5' and 'AIR 18' available.
- www.texenergy.com/collections/portable-wind-turbines
It is a good product but the blades are mediocre and way to small. It would be working easily in low breeze wind if they were a lot larger. You could try to make them yourself. There are similar design out there that produce 30 or more Watts, so it might need some tweaking. Good try though.
Yeah! You're absolutely right! 😊 Thank you!
you could have used it effectively if you rode with it on your bike I guess
Yup! I believe you're absolutely right! 😊
Put on the front of your bike while you are riding .then you will get the wind you need. To make it spine
Yup! Yup! You're absolutely right! Having it attached to a moving vehicle will certainly help with generating a constant power-supply. Especially for long-distance travels with little stops. 😊
lol bro there isn't much wind in Singapore unless you are trying that experiment in a monsoon thunderstorm :D
😂 😂 Indeed. But in its defense, I was told that is worked well for some who live (here in SG) in high-rise apartments with good winds. And also peeps who go sailing.
@@Hong.Wanderlust i used to do some sailing before covid, the problem with Singapore is the wind is intermittent.Good idea though. I use windfinder (free) to check wind conditions when I go sruf casting
@@slimyshady Yeah, I can imagine the intermittent wind. I've never sailed before, gotta give it a try in the future. 👍🏻
@@Hong.Wanderlust National sailing centre has courses bro
Maybe if you go back out during a monsoon? I'll wait for that video. Thanks anyway.
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Put it in front of a fan. Just saying
#TrueStory 😅
Mounted on a car they'd be perfect for RV or campers
Yup! That'll definitely work!
I dont see myself get out of bed 30 times to give it a push start🤣🤣
And 3 volts??🤨
Why review a wind turbine where there's not even the minimum recommended wind?
I guess i was doing it based on trial and error
Bought one and after months of hope it does not work. The junction box is junk.
Sorry to hear about your bad experience too. Have you tried attaching it to a constantly-moving platform such as a boat/bicycle?
Another alternative option i've heard from others is to have it placed infront of a fan, such as a table fan (when you're using it).
If that was your idea of wind, then that’s your problem!
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let say i want to power my 100W monitor for one hour, and lets say you could store the turbine power in batterie. With 3.2V and 0.2A you generate about 0.64Wh that is 156hours of charging to run 100W appliance for one hour. I am noob, and i could be wrong. But this is not really good
Hello! I'm a noob with such things too! 😅 But you're right, unfortunately this product may not be very suitable for most applications (personal opinion), unless you're in a REALLY suitable location (mountain) or constantly in the move (boat).
some time everything works sometime they do not good try
Yeah! I saw some videos of guys attaching it to a sailboat while out at sea, and I think that's a brilliant idea of ensuring constant and consistent winds.
No it's not working under load !!!!!
Mount about 25 of them on your electric car and charge it while diving. LOL Just don't stop.
Red pill moments on the downfalls of solar and wind let alone the storage issue
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the workable wind speed breadth is too narrow, 8-20
Yeah! I agree! 🙂
Why can’t people say “aluminium” properly?
Or nuclear😣
End result....it sucked,.but the beer was great!
LOL! 🤣🤣
May not have infinite electricity but you have infinite air!
LOL~
Attach it on ur bike or car and generate power everytime u drive
👍🏻 Thank you! Or a boat when out at sea! 😀
Why all small wind turbines a scam? I mean wind turbine needs "aerofoil shaped" blades not at all difficult to manufacture but all I see is bunch of scammers! That turbine in your hand is nothing more than waste of money and a shame to wind energy.