For more, see www.hurricanewindpower.com/wind-turbine-kits/ use Coupon Code WIND5 . This is a hard won request from them for my viewers. Other items used, RPM Tach Meter - ebay.to/2IfP0hY , Extra 50 mm thrust YAW bearings - ebay.to/3n6eZYi , 1-15/16 Locking Pipe collars for 1-1/2" pipes - amzn.to/3leQA1V , Moflon Turbine Slip Rings - ebay.to/359aAxx , Wind Turbine Diversion Controller - ebay.to/3eHtRte , Welder Glue Source bit.ly/3eF8M2u
Thankyou for your service to our community. I'm sick with stage 4 cancer and I'm trying to build a off grid power system for me and the wife to still have electricity once I can't afford the power bill anymore. Your videos give give me confidence in what I'm doing. So far I have 8 panels and a charge controller inverter. It's 24 volt and seems to power our tiny home camper good. Once I get more batteries I'm gonna try the ac unit but I'm sure it'll be hard on my system if it'll even start. Thanks for the videos and keep them coming
It has been really frustrating trying to find a solid wind generator with decent reviews that actually puts out it's advertised power and isn't some plastic POS made in china with little care. This seems like the solution. 👍
Thanks for the video. My buddy says he wants to do solar on his house. The wind blows all the time down here in South Texas. I will send him this video
Wow - thanks so much for the FULL length! I find it much easier to follow along when it's full start - finish. And you tend to add loads of USEFUL info just off the cuff.
Love the details you provide in your videos. Just installed one of WindAndSunPower.com's dump load controllers and now greatly appreciate the added peace-of-mind. After converting my 25 year old wind/solar setup to lithium a few years ago (DIY Chevy Volt batteries), having redundant over-voltage control has never been more important. Above all, I appreciate seeing all your hardware ideas - the controllers, switches, meters, strip connectors etc - as this saves me boat loads of time not having to reinvent the same wheel as I've reconfigured my system. Thank you for this! My existing Whisper 200 (1000 watt) owes me nothing but it won't last forever. I'm chomping at the bit to learn some real world data on your new Hurricane 750, especially performance in Wisconsin's moderate winds. We make lots of power in winter months. Hoping to find a turbine that excels in moderate winds, allowing more power in summer months. I may end up opting for the Hurricane Vector 1000 but I have a question: Your Oct 27, 2019 video provides links to "Big" and "Bigger" 1000W and 2000W turbines. As I would like to increase swept area to the capacity of my tower, I'm shopping for a bigger turbine. Might you have experiences with the "B-Creation" brand shown in those links? Hurricane's "Big Ass" turbines (1500 and 2000) might be too heavy for my tower whereas those B-Creation turbines would be acceptable.
My suggestion is the 1000 watt similar to this 750 I have. Its a very durable and great low wind producer. Be sure to use that promo code on the video 5% is nice help.
John, I've been in the flagpole business for two decades and use similar adapters to flagpole installation with one diameter piece of pipe tied inside another of a larger or smaller size. I thread the holes with a fine thread and use set screws rather than bolts for anchoring them together. The set screws don't hang up on clothing and make a much more cosmetic look as, once you screw them in they are almost invisible to see. Additionally, you only need to carry a small hex wrench to screw them in.
The self tapping machine bolts were used so later they can be removed easier. Experience in set screws gumming up when used on galvanized sorta makes the stainless a preferred in my area.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 I completely understand you on that. This is why I always use marine grade heavyweight grease on the holes before I screw them in. I've had some miserable experiences trying to remove SS bolts and screws from galvanized, aluminum and brass fittings because of the galling problem. Like your videos!
Love your videos on the step by step and how and why so it dont matter no matter if they are 20 mins or 60 mins long. I am new to this so im starting with a small 200 watt solar system at the cottage to keep the batterys on tractor and 4 wheelers charged(using trickle chargers). Would eventually like to put up wind turbines for a grid tie in system to eliminate wleteic bill as in only up there 5 to 10 days a month. Thanks for the informative videos and honest opinions on products
Super nice job on this video. I bought one of these turbines from Tony more than a year ago but didn't have a clue what to do with it. As soon as the snow melts, I will start work. Thanks and keep the videos coming!!
I just made a trip from Kansas City to Colorado Springs. I was amazed by not only the wind farms. I was overwhelmed by the potential energy production that those winds will be providing in the future.
Good your in a Red State Kansas and Red Side of Colorado!! In a blue state they tell you ( bash you daily ) to go green, then sue you for doing it. Trust me, I can install in Red ( conservative ran) areas only, the rules, lawyers and cost to even try to install in a Blue ( democrat ran ) area is pure stupid X 10!! Do as I say, not do - thats the blue way! Thats why when you go to Texas, Idaho, Oklahoma, Kansas and you see where 78% of all wind power in only those areas is being used in the entire united states. Friend of mine in crazy blue Minnesota tried to put up a 5kw unit back in 2014, he is still going through the insanity red tape in 2020. I call to make a install in those 4 states they just tell me the tower can't fall on a neighbor!
Great to see you back at it John !! ;) Absolutely terrific video man. I prefer the longer videos and your sharing of your knowledge. Man I want one of those turbines so I'll be on Tonys site for sure ! The kids are growing like weeds ! lol Thanks again John. ;)
Question on long runs... You mention gaging up size after ‘x’ number of feet. Capacity-wise I think I understand that. Maybe you covered this at some point I didn’t see, but considering the coefficient of V loss over distance would you not be better off to just use the larger wire for the distance for the entire run? (to assure total max capacity and efficiency) Just wanting to know what I don’t know. Thanks
Good information! and I agree spend peanuts and get cheap junk, spend for quality and get a wind system that will hold up to a decade or more of service. Our 1 Kw Bergey has been running for 8 years and still providing power for our off-grid home. This Vector 750 looks like a good unit!
It has world wide appeal LOL! They are simple like Eskimo Girl, Strong like Norwegian Man, Built like Russian Woman and easy to use for your purposes like American Politician!
The kids were great! You? Not so much. LOL! Very very informative. I've been watching your videos for quite a while now and had some doubt about some of those Chinese manufactured wind turbines, but this one seems to have some real substance to it, and it looks like it's meant for business. Can't wait to see the follow up video on how it performed. Cheers!
Do you ever worry about diversion loads failing? If so, do you recommend a backup diversion load or something else incase of such situations? It seems kind of scary to hook up a wind turbine to an expensive battery bank, putting so much faith into the diversion load preventing the battery is being destroyed from overcharging
In my other videos you will see another diversion load module in action where the solar controllers are and a Semi trucks off the shelf 15 volt over volt alarm that is wired instead of from the buzzer and light in it to a relay so it trips a SSR to a 600 watt heater in the back of the shop is also in the system. The 4 AWG to the house 68 feet away with its slight .2 volt drop (14.3 shows in shop, 14.1 shows in house meters from shop) so I can remote drain up to 40 amps on that line if needed too. I guess my insane redundant redundancy of repeating repeatedly is working!
John, Have you ever entertained the idea of counter rotating windmill blades. I have been working on one where one blade is attached to the housing the other attached to the rotator. Eliminating gear box problems. While increasing output. Having issue with keeping it facing the wind for max efficiency. Bob
John I would love to know more about your 800 watt water heater and how you set it up. I also have solar and a weekend location so I could heat up hot tub water from excess wind and solar power during the week but I have no clue how I could combine excess solar in addition to the wind. If I could combine both the solar is about 2kw so it would need a bigger or seperate water heater.
That's got the same size as PMG as my gigu turbine. I know that will hit 1200 watts easy. Always wanted one of those Vector turbines just shipping to Australia is the killer part. Tony has put together really nice turbine can't wait to see the performance you get.
I have my for 8 months I love it it is the best investment I ever did I have a 24 volt hurricane vector charging the 12 volt system because I have low wings I am dying to see yours up and running see what it does
I have installed over 20 of theirs now since 2017 and they all perform better than rated. None have had to be worked on in 3+ years since I started adding them to my install list. When weather permits it will be installed and running for additional power here.
Thanks, I just fell over, but I wanna use Grid-tied Inverter, to fill a bit the sun-less nights ... and need more data about real Watt at rated wind speeds, as here in 12 meter high I might get 2-5 m/s most of the year.
I've used it a few times but need to create a better circulator system that reacts to temperature difference because incoming water temperature changes can make it behave drastically different if you just have it on a standardized circulated pump. I guess the goal would be this circulator pump can speed up when the temperature rises too fast or the power can disconnect and divert to another source based on a preset temperature system, I just haven't quite got there. But as far as making hot water, it makes a massive amount of hot water fast.
Hi John. Our winds are typically in the 5 to 15kt range. We have a whisper 900 3 blade which is 12 years old & is due for replacement.. We are looking for a 1kw. Would you go for a GE 1kw 24V or a hurricane 1kw 24Vn& why?
Hurricane, hurricanewindpower.com directly and simply due to the immediate service availability and I would say slightly better quality in the blades. Be sure to use the WIND5 coupon code on them so you even get it cheaper than the GE models. Plus he has access to more options for any upgrade being here in the USA.
Brilliant videos John, best on TH-cam for information. Very interested in these turbine's. How do they compare to the good Chinese ones you have. I think I'd like to buy American made ones really. Either the hurricane ones or thermodyne. The only problem is the shipping here to the UK. The Chinese ones are cheap to ship! But I wonder what you would do? I'm also thinking of straight grid connect. What's you opinion on that? Many thanks Steve
Where we live we have 16 mph winds average. Would you recommend this turbine for such low speed winds or is there another better suited for low speed winds?
Hello John,just curious if you have an output video of the Hurricane wind 750 vector 2.0. I have searched through all of your videos and can't find one? I think I'm going to get one,but not without some real world testing from you! Thanks!
I'm quiet broke at this point to pick up the pipe for mounting the turbines I have at my new place. $200 in pipe is steep considering all other things even though it's a high priority.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 ,I ended up ordering the 600 low wind turbine. I have seen what it's capable of and I believe it will be a great addition to my system. Thank you! I'm going to owe you some coffee for sure!
Great video. I have a question for you. Is it possible that a 12 volt 3 phase wind turbine charge a 48 Volt battery bank or will the charge controller compensate for it, Thank You.
@@donaldsteele6276 His 12 volt unit breaks voltage at such a low RPM I would not bother with the 24 volt for your system. Just be sure to use that WIND5 coupon code, he didn't want to send me one and said I would hurt him sharing it since he has priced so low but I like the hell out of my viewers and subs so I pushed for it. Not sure how long he will offer it but while its there I hope lots get some independent power for their own system.
If I want to power an 48 Volt battery bank do you recommend a 100 Volt model with an MPPT charge controller? I have heard from some comments It is advisable to use higher voltage turbines so it can still charge at lower wind speeds as long as the charge controller can handle the voltage. What charge controller do you reccomend?
Contact Tony at hurricanewindpower.com , Tell him the intent you have and he will put together a affordable way to do it. Be sure to use that WIND5 coupon code to cut the cost even more.
Thank you. I talked to Hurricane several months ago and can't remember the blade sizes they offered. Maybe it was 75 + 80 inch. I'll have to take a look at their website again.
I talked with you before. I have a 1000w DaVinci turbine it looks like your 750w . I'm troubled with the blades. Mounted on the disk which is exactly like what you have =750. It the pitch they are Flatts the disk at the ends. Zero pitch will not turn in a mild wind.. can you give a suggestion on pitch adjustment to move in moderate wind.. please help.
I guess I'm trying to figure out how you're defining this question, generally the hand which is what part mounts on the hub near the turbine will be flat, and your tip will also be flat for the purpose of torque but your profile that's between the hand and the tip should be decently curved to accept wind. Send me some pictures to my email and more of your question at olympicpowercontrols@yahoo.com and it may be some days before I can answer I get tons of emails.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 well I had to shim the vanes to 17° to get a 6° at tip. They were as flat at the hub mount at 50 % to the tip and a bit bent back winding in shape leading edge had no Angle to the wind .. it is working now. But what is the %age an how long the trailing directional vane it to be.. I feel that it has a problem holding point to the wind. Thank you for your time.
It is being reinstalled down in Texas this month. Stay tuned new videos to come been dealing with a lot of health issues that are finally solving themselves.
It would be better to know what the actual output in watts under most winds speeds. Example what is the output at 5 mph, 10 mph, 15 mph, 20 mph, 25 mph, 30 mph, etc. It seems these manufactures only state the output under hurricane conditions. The average wind speed across the United states is around 17 to 18 MPH. For this reason It would be great to know what the output of this generator is at that wind speed using whatever blades allows this generator to produce the most power at 17 to 18 mph. You do a great job explaining how to install these generators But I would not want to install this without knowing the output at 18 MPH which is the average wind speed in my area. Do you have this information?
These are rated for 750, but in 30 mph the blades have a auto braking design so they peak out at around 30 mph. In the ones we installed before we got this one for ourselves, you will hit 1000 watts when that happens. As for clean air location install with a wind thats steady to power average you can expect the following. 7 mph it does cut in above charging voltage, watts will vary from 0 to 30 10 mph you get 50 to 80 watts 12 mph you get 75 to 120 15 mph your consistently over 265 watts +/- 20 18 mph your in and out of 500 watts ( 400 to 550 ) 20 mph you exceed 650 and steady at 600 plus 25 mph your over 750 with peaks around 850 to 900
@@crookeddealer7026 Use a 2" Schedule 40 main pole, and using 3/16" guy wire cables and clamps, you will install your 4 cables 40" to 44" below the center of the turbine on these models onto the pipe. you will go out 8.5" for ever 12" of pole height to where you mounted them above. Using no less than a 30" screw in anchor or plenty of concrete you will make your cable anchors. With turn buckles capable of 250 lbs load on each cable you can tighten them as needed to center the pole for safe use. For a base you'll pour you a foundation slab 30 x 30" x 6" deep using about three 80 lb bags of concrete well mixed for strength with a tower tilting kit of your choice.
May be installed in Texas on the placed there when we head there again. So much junk going on in the country we have stopped working on lots of things.
Hello, I have a question based on your opinion. I have really great wind living on the bay, I’m interested in a turbine around 800 watt or less. What brand of turbines would you suggest
I would go with the hurricane wind turbine and just request extra thrust bearings because you're in the bay and follow his and mounting instructions and get a good controller.
Hardware looks good but am not a fan of alternator style turbines. If I set one or more up. It would be Dual Dual Axis turbine. 2 stators and 3 rotors using 12 N52 magnetics on the rotor It's double sided on the centre one. Problem here is we just get wind that would make this worth it just for maybe six months out of the year and even then not enough to make it worth the time and effort in this area. But I did think about something like vertical ones but they wouldn't generate remotely enough.
hi john i got wind turbine from AliExpress the one that you've use on your video before GE Brand 600w.and i also bought mppt charger 48v.i was not satified on the result it only start charging the battery when it reach 45v and the charging amps could only charge around 2amps with a very strong wind.i was thinking maybe it will improve if i use rectifier then a charge controller?or maybe my wind turbine is underated.or what if i use it on 24v system maybe its more effective as it reach 30v to easy even it turn slow.what would you suggest?thanks in advance more power to you.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 thanks john i will try to use it with 24v.my mppt is working 24v or 48v anyway.but is it ok to use 24v system while my wind turbine is rated 48v?
@@JOHNDANIEL1 does the Air x have better output charging OR then the other china clones since Hearing story about seizing bearing like site in storage for 4yr (non greased)
@@akush55 I would say the newest Chinese models that you get from a few sellers who had them made right would outclass the AirX now. Most AirX parts were 5 times to cost and the fail rate on the China models are no different, plus the ones where I buy from use marine grade grease in them, AirX came with basic medium machine grease in them.
Great Video : Easy to understand for the parts I do understand thats most al I think humm : Perhaps I missed it But exactly what are the (1) " Blades made out of ? " & (2) at at what MPH wind speed do they stall out at ? (3) finaly whats a Good easy way to determine your wind speed at your location so you Know what sort of Turbine and with what sort of Blade You need for your loacation ? We live walking distance from the Ocean here www.mendocino.com in Northern ca but in a partly sheltered area on 1 Acre as well are many tall trees I could mount a Tubine however then the Power wire would be long not good correct ?
Today's challenge is to build a micro turbine completely from scrap parts and materials likely to be readily available in a grid-down Road Warrior scenario.
John, this is a great video. You should check out Robert Murray-Smith channel, he is building a wind turbine from junk parts, part 6, for under $130, nothing fancy but just to prove that it can be done. But the interesting thing is near the end when he mentions that he use a capacitor in with the diodes and it reduced the electrical ( resistance) load on the wind turbine. I thinking that if this was done on the Hurricane style wind mill, maybe it would run at lower winds speeds. I could send you the link if you can't his channel. I think I will be buying a Hurricane and put it up next year. I have been waiting for this video.
I'll be building a junk yard dog turbine. Stay tuned for that. As for the capacitor factor, it does stabilize the negative side of the rectifiers. Using 8 of the 125 volt 6300 mfd caps on the negative side (caps used in large home stereos) you get more watts over time, about 3%
Con il sole e con il vento viaggerò in eterno. . . dal momento che consumo energia elettrica per viaggiare perché non recuperarne un po' utilizzando un mini o micro generatore eolico, ad asse verticale, posto esternamente da qualche parte dell'automobile e un sistema di pannelli solari? Questi sistemi erogheranno energia . . per sempre.(Mi spiego: un oggetto che si muove, come un'auto, creerà un vortice nell'aria, il vento. Il quale impattandosi con la turbina eolica genererà elettricità che ricaricherà le batterie).
@@nomadthetraveler5782 Braking is shorting the 3 phase against each other. Load controlling is diversion after the rectifier. Passive loading is using a bypass relay with resistors inline from the turbine before the rectifier.
$$$. In December I lost my trucking job because I could not take a jab. When you have a stent in your heart or a damaged valve your doctor will refuse to give you the shot if you have a decent doctor. The company didn't care Joe Hussein O 'Biden didn't care and even 20 years retirement is now probably not going to come to me because I was fired for the inability to take an experimental fun jab. Now we're just making what money we can, I do not make hardly anything from TH-cam at all and my installs are not very often because people are going broke. Coming up for $100 worth of pipe to mount a turbine is a lot harder than spending it on food right now.
Sorry to hear about your employment and financial troubles ! We had a company install a 6k solar array ( costing us way more then it should have). Waiting for power company to ok the grid tie system. Now I would like to add a quality turbine. Which turbine would you suggest a hurricane or build a thermadyne? Would you consider consulting from a distance? We live in Michigan. Thank you for all your time in making so many videos to educate us, E.R.
Feed that boy sim bread every day, get him into weight lifting a bit, nothing major, that's what I did, grade 7, I was picked on, grade 8 I was 6'2" 210lbs and wasn't picked on anymore, I ate bread and meat, lift weights about 10 minutes , 2-3 times a day, over the summer. I didn't Realize I changed, but the those who picked on me, acted like they were scared of me, by the end of the 8th grade I could bench 250 near 300 lbs
I can't watch this anymore, I'm suffering from motion sickness. Which is a shame, because the information would have been useful, had the video been properly planned and executed, with propper video takes and suitable audio editing. The kids were great, but due to bad audio, mostly unintelligable.
For more, see www.hurricanewindpower.com/wind-turbine-kits/ use Coupon Code WIND5 . This is a hard won request from them for my viewers. Other items used, RPM Tach Meter - ebay.to/2IfP0hY , Extra 50 mm thrust YAW bearings - ebay.to/3n6eZYi , 1-15/16 Locking Pipe collars for 1-1/2" pipes - amzn.to/3leQA1V , Moflon Turbine Slip Rings - ebay.to/359aAxx , Wind Turbine Diversion Controller - ebay.to/3eHtRte , Welder Glue Source bit.ly/3eF8M2u
Great job guys!!! Looks Great! would like to build me one now.
Full watch like always so much goodness in your vids!
Thankyou for your service to our community. I'm sick with stage 4 cancer and I'm trying to build a off grid power system for me and the wife to still have electricity once I can't afford the power bill anymore. Your videos give give me confidence in what I'm doing. So far I have 8 panels and a charge controller inverter. It's 24 volt and seems to power our tiny home camper good. Once I get more batteries I'm gonna try the ac unit but I'm sure it'll be hard on my system if it'll even start. Thanks for the videos and keep them coming
It has been really frustrating trying to find a solid wind generator with decent reviews that actually puts out it's advertised power and isn't some plastic POS made in china with little care. This seems like the solution. 👍
Thanks for the video. My buddy says he wants to do solar on his house. The wind blows all the time down here in South Texas. I will send him this video
Wow - thanks so much for the FULL length! I find it much easier to follow along when it's full start - finish. And you tend to add loads of USEFUL info just off the cuff.
Love the details you provide in your videos. Just installed one of WindAndSunPower.com's dump load controllers and now greatly appreciate the added peace-of-mind. After converting my 25 year old wind/solar setup to lithium a few years ago (DIY Chevy Volt batteries), having redundant over-voltage control has never been more important. Above all, I appreciate seeing all your hardware ideas - the controllers, switches, meters, strip connectors etc - as this saves me boat loads of time not having to reinvent the same wheel as I've reconfigured my system. Thank you for this!
My existing Whisper 200 (1000 watt) owes me nothing but it won't last forever. I'm chomping at the bit to learn some real world data on your new Hurricane 750, especially performance in Wisconsin's moderate winds. We make lots of power in winter months. Hoping to find a turbine that excels in moderate winds, allowing more power in summer months. I may end up opting for the Hurricane Vector 1000 but I have a question: Your Oct 27, 2019 video provides links to "Big" and "Bigger" 1000W and 2000W turbines. As I would like to increase swept area to the capacity of my tower, I'm shopping for a bigger turbine. Might you have experiences with the "B-Creation" brand shown in those links? Hurricane's "Big Ass" turbines (1500 and 2000) might be too heavy for my tower whereas those B-Creation turbines would be acceptable.
My suggestion is the 1000 watt similar to this 750 I have. Its a very durable and great low wind producer. Be sure to use that promo code on the video 5% is nice help.
Wow ! Thank you so much ! This is NOT a toy !!!!! Or cheap crap !
John, I've been in the flagpole business for two decades and use similar adapters to flagpole installation with one diameter piece of pipe tied inside another of a larger or smaller size. I thread the holes with a fine thread and use set screws rather than bolts for anchoring them together. The set screws don't hang up on clothing and make a much more cosmetic look as, once you screw them in they are almost invisible to see. Additionally, you only need to carry a small hex wrench to screw them in.
The self tapping machine bolts were used so later they can be removed easier. Experience in set screws gumming up when used on galvanized sorta makes the stainless a preferred in my area.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 I completely understand you on that. This is why I always use marine grade heavyweight grease on the holes before I screw them in. I've had some miserable experiences trying to remove SS bolts and screws from galvanized, aluminum and brass fittings because of the galling problem. Like your videos!
Awesome and amazing God-bless you and your family 👪
Love your videos on the step by step and how and why so it dont matter no matter if they are 20 mins or 60 mins long. I am new to this so im starting with a small 200 watt solar system at the cottage to keep the batterys on tractor and 4 wheelers charged(using trickle chargers). Would eventually like to put up wind turbines for a grid tie in system to eliminate wleteic bill as in only up there 5 to 10 days a month. Thanks for the informative videos and honest opinions on products
Super nice job on this video. I bought one of these turbines from Tony more than a year ago but didn't have a clue what to do with it. As soon as the snow melts, I will start work. Thanks and keep the videos coming!!
Mr John you're the man
Never apologize for a long video. More info = more details = better for all!
I just made a trip from Kansas City to Colorado Springs.
I was amazed by not only the wind farms. I was overwhelmed by the potential energy production that those winds will be providing in the future.
Good your in a Red State Kansas and Red Side of Colorado!! In a blue state they tell you ( bash you daily ) to go green, then sue you for doing it. Trust me, I can install in Red ( conservative ran) areas only, the rules, lawyers and cost to even try to install in a Blue ( democrat ran ) area is pure stupid X 10!! Do as I say, not do - thats the blue way! Thats why when you go to Texas, Idaho, Oklahoma, Kansas and you see where 78% of all wind power in only those areas is being used in the entire united states. Friend of mine in crazy blue Minnesota tried to put up a 5kw unit back in 2014, he is still going through the insanity red tape in 2020. I call to make a install in those 4 states they just tell me the tower can't fall on a neighbor!
Hell I thought they deleted your channel glad to see they did not
Thanks!
👍 Danke fürs Hochladen!
👍 Thanks for uploading!
_Way cool! I learn a lot, thanks, John, Kiara, and Daniel._
More to come!
@@JOHNDANIEL1 oh yeah! : )
Gonna rewatch this a few times really take it in, thank you very much for your uploads :)
That was amazing 👏 you skills are out of this world.
Great to see you back at it John !! ;) Absolutely terrific video man. I prefer the longer videos and your sharing of your knowledge. Man I want one of those turbines so I'll be on Tonys site for sure ! The kids are growing like weeds ! lol Thanks again John. ;)
Yep, Confucius say : Them kids who Grow like weeds, Will eat like horses.
Question on long runs... You mention gaging up size after ‘x’ number of feet. Capacity-wise I think I understand that.
Maybe you covered this at some point I didn’t see, but considering the coefficient of V loss over distance would you not be better off to just use the larger wire for the distance for the entire run? (to assure total max capacity and efficiency)
Just wanting to know what I don’t know.
Thanks
Good information! and I agree spend peanuts and get cheap junk, spend for quality and get a wind system that will hold up to a decade or more of service. Our 1 Kw Bergey has been running for 8 years and still providing power for our off-grid home. This Vector 750 looks like a good unit!
It has world wide appeal LOL! They are simple like Eskimo Girl, Strong like Norwegian Man, Built like Russian Woman and easy to use for your purposes like American Politician!
@@JOHNDANIEL1 Love your analogy ! you have a way with words my friend!
i liked your raddle-tap intro . i bet you were in the Marines
The kids were great! You? Not so much. LOL! Very very informative. I've been watching your videos for quite a while now and had some doubt about some of those Chinese manufactured wind turbines, but this one seems to have some real substance to it, and it looks like it's meant for business. Can't wait to see the follow up video on how it performed. Cheers!
Do you ever worry about diversion loads failing? If so, do you recommend a backup diversion load or something else incase of such situations? It seems kind of scary to hook up a wind turbine to an expensive battery bank, putting so much faith into the diversion load preventing the battery is being destroyed from overcharging
In my other videos you will see another diversion load module in action where the solar controllers are and a Semi trucks off the shelf 15 volt over volt alarm that is wired instead of from the buzzer and light in it to a relay so it trips a SSR to a 600 watt heater in the back of the shop is also in the system. The 4 AWG to the house 68 feet away with its slight .2 volt drop (14.3 shows in shop, 14.1 shows in house meters from shop) so I can remote drain up to 40 amps on that line if needed too. I guess my insane redundant redundancy of repeating repeatedly is working!
John,
Have you ever entertained the idea of counter rotating windmill blades. I have been working on one where one blade is attached to the housing the other attached to the rotator. Eliminating gear box problems. While increasing output. Having issue with keeping it facing the wind for max efficiency.
Bob
John I would love to know more about your 800 watt water heater and how you set it up. I also have solar and a weekend location so I could heat up hot tub water from excess wind and solar power during the week but I have no clue how I could combine excess solar in addition to the wind. If I could combine both the solar is about 2kw so it would need a bigger or seperate water heater.
That's got the same size as PMG as my gigu turbine. I know that will hit 1200 watts easy. Always wanted one of those Vector turbines just shipping to Australia is the killer part. Tony has put together really nice turbine can't wait to see the performance you get.
So true, and appears no parts sourced from Vietnam!
I have my for 8 months I love it it is the best investment I ever did I have a 24 volt hurricane vector charging the 12 volt system because I have low wings I am dying to see yours up and running see what it does
I have installed over 20 of theirs now since 2017 and they all perform better than rated. None have had to be worked on in 3+ years since I started adding them to my install list. When weather permits it will be installed and running for additional power here.
How good are the solar generator trailers ? ,thinking about buying one
Thanks, I just fell over, but I wanna use Grid-tied Inverter, to fill a bit the sun-less nights ...
and need more data about real Watt at rated wind speeds, as here in 12 meter high I might get 2-5 m/s most of the year.
Any projects with the THERMOKING 12-923 being used as a heater for a shop?
I've used it a few times but need to create a better circulator system that reacts to temperature difference because incoming water temperature changes can make it behave drastically different if you just have it on a standardized circulated pump. I guess the goal would be this circulator pump can speed up when the temperature rises too fast or the power can disconnect and divert to another source based on a preset temperature system, I just haven't quite got there. But as far as making hot water, it makes a massive amount of hot water fast.
Hi John. Our winds are typically in the 5 to 15kt range. We have a whisper 900 3 blade which is 12 years old & is due for replacement.. We are looking for a 1kw. Would you go for a GE 1kw 24V or a hurricane 1kw 24Vn& why?
Hurricane, hurricanewindpower.com directly and simply due to the immediate service availability and I would say slightly better quality in the blades. Be sure to use the WIND5 coupon code on them so you even get it cheaper than the GE models. Plus he has access to more options for any upgrade being here in the USA.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 thanks for that information.
Love your channel
Brilliant videos John, best on TH-cam for information.
Very interested in these turbine's. How do they compare to the good Chinese ones you have. I think I'd like to buy American made ones really. Either the hurricane ones or thermodyne. The only problem is the shipping here to the UK. The Chinese ones are cheap to ship! But I wonder what you would do?
I'm also thinking of straight grid connect. What's you opinion on that?
Many thanks Steve
Where we live we have 16 mph winds average. Would you recommend this turbine for such low speed winds or is there another better suited for low speed winds?
Great Job Guys! When I get ready will use this one!
Hello John,just curious if you have an output video of the Hurricane wind 750 vector 2.0. I have searched through all of your videos and can't find one? I think I'm going to get one,but not without some real world testing from you! Thanks!
I'm quiet broke at this point to pick up the pipe for mounting the turbines I have at my new place. $200 in pipe is steep considering all other things even though it's a high priority.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 ,I ended up ordering the 600 low wind turbine. I have seen what it's capable of and I believe it will be a great addition to my system. Thank you! I'm going to owe you some coffee for sure!
I have been waiting I would love to see what it does with your wind
Well you're going to be getting your wish pretty soon we just have to get settled in
Thanks for the video John do they sell the blades and hub by themselves
@ Thomas Moore, give them a call and find out the answers to all your questions. 540-761-7799 ... they are in Salem Va.
Good info, and yes they can spec and get you almost any blade made.
@@sambrandt3688 thanks for the phone number man I appreciate it I'll check it out
Where do I get the 8.2mm female quick disconnects for the rectifier?
Great video. I have a question for you. Is it possible that a 12 volt 3 phase wind turbine charge a 48 Volt battery bank or will the charge controller compensate for it, Thank You.
You won't create enough voltage for a 48 volt system you'll have to buy a much higher volt turbine
John would one of these turbines push my 1410 ah 12v bank better than my 500 watt 3 phase?
Probably a 30% increase in total daily charge.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 oh and another question . Would a 24 v work the best for a 12v bank with lower winds ?
@@donaldsteele6276 His 12 volt unit breaks voltage at such a low RPM I would not bother with the 24 volt for your system. Just be sure to use that WIND5 coupon code, he didn't want to send me one and said I would hurt him sharing it since he has priced so low but I like the hell out of my viewers and subs so I pushed for it. Not sure how long he will offer it but while its there I hope lots get some independent power for their own system.
Hey John. Can I hook up a micro turbine to a grid tied inverter
Darn have to wait for the power out put video.
Coming soon as weather is good
If I want to power an 48 Volt battery bank do you recommend a 100 Volt model with an MPPT charge controller? I have heard from some comments It is advisable to use higher voltage turbines so it can still charge at lower wind speeds as long as the charge controller can handle the voltage. What charge controller do you reccomend?
Contact Tony at hurricanewindpower.com , Tell him the intent you have and he will put together a affordable way to do it. Be sure to use that WIND5 coupon code to cut the cost even more.
Are those the 80 or 88 inch blades?
75" is what I measured.
Thank you. I talked to Hurricane several months ago and can't remember the blade sizes they offered. Maybe it was 75 + 80 inch. I'll have to take a look at their website again.
i like Tony,s turbines
What if i want to hook this up to my main panel since i have net metered solar?
I talked with you before. I have a 1000w DaVinci turbine it looks like your 750w . I'm troubled with the blades. Mounted on the disk which is exactly like what you have =750. It the pitch they are Flatts the disk at the ends. Zero pitch will not turn in a mild wind.. can you give a suggestion on pitch adjustment to move in moderate wind.. please help.
I guess I'm trying to figure out how you're defining this question, generally the hand which is what part mounts on the hub near the turbine will be flat, and your tip will also be flat for the purpose of torque but your profile that's between the hand and the tip should be decently curved to accept wind. Send me some pictures to my email and more of your question at olympicpowercontrols@yahoo.com and it may be some days before I can answer I get tons of emails.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 well I had to shim the vanes to 17° to get a 6° at tip. They were as flat at the hub mount at 50 % to the tip and a bit bent back winding in shape leading edge had no Angle to the wind .. it is working now. But what is the %age an how long the trailing directional vane it to be.. I feel that it has a problem holding point to the wind. Thank you for your time.
Did this turbine get a later update...did it perform?
It is being reinstalled down in Texas this month. Stay tuned new videos to come been dealing with a lot of health issues that are finally solving themselves.
hi john.what charger did you used for this?i am planning to bay rectifier then connect to charger then to battery.thanks.
For lithium or lead acid you will want the matched charger Tony has at hurricane wind power
It would be better to know what the actual output in watts under most winds speeds. Example what is the output at 5 mph, 10 mph, 15 mph, 20 mph, 25 mph, 30 mph, etc. It seems these manufactures only state the output under hurricane conditions. The average wind speed across the United states is around 17 to 18 MPH. For this reason It would be great to know what the output of this generator is at that wind speed using whatever blades allows this generator to produce the most power at 17 to 18 mph. You do a great job explaining how to install these generators But I would not want to install this without knowing the output at 18 MPH which is the average wind speed in my area. Do you have this information?
These are rated for 750, but in 30 mph the blades have a auto braking design so they peak out at around 30 mph. In the ones we installed before we got this one for ourselves, you will hit 1000 watts when that happens.
As for clean air location install with a wind thats steady to power average you can expect the following.
7 mph it does cut in above charging voltage, watts will vary from 0 to 30
10 mph you get 50 to 80 watts
12 mph you get 75 to 120
15 mph your consistently over 265 watts +/- 20
18 mph your in and out of 500 watts ( 400 to 550 )
20 mph you exceed 650 and steady at 600 plus
25 mph your over 750 with peaks around 850 to 900
@@JOHNDANIEL1 Thank you
John, any recommendations for ground support and guidelines?
Are you referring to mounting methods on a pole?
@@JOHNDANIEL1 yes, I don’t have a barn only an open area for a pole and guidelines and a base of some type.
@@crookeddealer7026 Use a 2" Schedule 40 main pole, and using 3/16" guy wire cables and clamps, you will install your 4 cables 40" to 44" below the center of the turbine on these models onto the pipe. you will go out 8.5" for ever 12" of pole height to where you mounted them above. Using no less than a 30" screw in anchor or plenty of concrete you will make your cable anchors. With turn buckles capable of 250 lbs load on each cable you can tighten them as needed to center the pole for safe use. For a base you'll pour you a foundation slab 30 x 30" x 6" deep using about three 80 lb bags of concrete well mixed for strength with a tower tilting kit of your choice.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 Thanks, this is great info not easy to fine or search on if you don’t know the proper terms, ie tilt-tower kit. Thanks again.
Yeah! Go kids
What mil mylar would you recommend between the sch 40 and the turbine?
2 layers rolled in of 10 mil
Good stuff man! What happened to CHAOS? Putting a G&E PMA in place of a Hornet? I'm curious to see how that turns out. Keep up the good work buddy.
Hey John, been waiting to see the power production results on this hurricane unit against the purple chinese unit, how's it looking?
May be installed in Texas on the placed there when we head there again. So much junk going on in the country we have stopped working on lots of things.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 I hear you John. Staying safe is all that matters now!!
Looking for new blades, can anyone suggest where I can get some.
I don't mind the long videos on these bigger installs.
Hello, I have a question based on your opinion.
I have really great wind living on the bay, I’m interested in a turbine around 800 watt or less. What brand of turbines would you suggest
I would go with the hurricane wind turbine and just request extra thrust bearings because you're in the bay and follow his and mounting instructions and get a good controller.
I like the video , just the metal is to heavy galvanized or steel, carbon fiber is used today along with thin galvanized and aluminum for heat n rust.
In aviation we call that "nose cone" a "spinner "
I am an aviation man !!
Hardware looks good but am not a fan of alternator style turbines. If I set one or more up. It would be Dual Dual Axis turbine. 2 stators and 3 rotors using 12 N52 magnetics on the rotor It's double sided on the centre one. Problem here is we just get wind that would make this worth it just for maybe six months out of the year and even then not enough to make it worth the time and effort in this area. But I did think about something like vertical ones but they wouldn't generate remotely enough.
John, can't hardly Hear What You're Saying 😁😁
hi john i got wind turbine from AliExpress the one that you've use on your video before GE Brand 600w.and i also bought mppt charger 48v.i was not satified on the result it only start charging the battery when it reach 45v and the charging amps could only charge around 2amps with a very strong wind.i was thinking maybe it will improve if i use rectifier then a charge controller?or maybe my wind turbine is underated.or what if i use it on 24v system maybe its more effective as it reach 30v to easy even it turn slow.what would you suggest?thanks in advance more power to you.
I would say using it for 24 volt is the best option with a dual purpose charge controller MPPT
@@JOHNDANIEL1 thanks john i will try to use it with 24v.my mppt is working 24v or 48v anyway.but is it ok to use 24v system while my wind turbine is rated 48v?
Yes you should be fine to use the 48 in a 24 volt system, we do it often in low wind areas.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 if i use 24v would it be able to reach 600w at its maximum output or it will not?
@@dvoyager9057 Yes, it should hit 600 watts in 25 mph winds
I've been calling, trying to get one of these but so far no one has answered the phone. I left a text. I can't get the website to work.
He is getting a long term contract with HYE to once again get a supply of parts. Many parts to build them went out of business due to covid.
are All those knockoff 400 watt turbine are they copy of AIR 403 Series of Primus Wind Power ?
Yes, and the AIR403 was a knock off of the Kestrel Sea Gen.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 does the Air x have better output charging OR then the other china clones since Hearing story about seizing bearing like site in storage for 4yr (non greased)
@@akush55 I would say the newest Chinese models that you get from a few sellers who had them made right would outclass the AirX now. Most AirX parts were 5 times to cost and the fail rate on the China models are no different, plus the ones where I buy from use marine grade grease in them, AirX came with basic medium machine grease in them.
about how many wind turbine of 2020 can achieve true 400 watts without meltdown and still be survivable
Do you rate thermodyne stuff? If I order stuff from outside EU I get f'd on import taxes. Can get thermodyne locally
Very good stuff, I suggest the SC 12 or SC 24 and a set of KT blades on them.
i bet those pmas weigh more than some alternator style pmas
Yes, by about 200%
First, called hurricain wind, going with a 100volt and a midnite clipper.
They have every option to fit your location and needs for sure.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 they sure do, and Tony is a character to chat with.
Hi.I from türkiye
By that time you put your video my hurricane Victor will be wore out I have to call Tony and get another one
Great Video : Easy to understand for the parts I do understand thats most al I think humm : Perhaps I missed it But exactly what are the (1) " Blades made out of ? " & (2) at at what MPH wind speed do they stall out at ? (3) finaly
whats a Good easy way to determine your wind speed at your location so you Know what sort of Turbine and with what sort of Blade You need for your loacation ?
We live walking distance from the Ocean here www.mendocino.com in Northern ca but in a partly sheltered area on 1 Acre as well are many tall trees I could mount a Tubine however then the Power wire would be long not good correct ?
Nice build, but show us this thing in action.. mounted and display.
Stay tuned, it's on the way as soon as weather allows.
Today's challenge is to build a micro turbine completely from scrap parts and materials likely to be readily available in a grid-down Road Warrior scenario.
Gather your parts now. They got that planned as they continue to decommission power plants every month under the Brandon administration.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 .......with absolutely no transitional plan in place or even considered. I took your advice and ordered two premium queens today.
No need for balancing blades,, they tilt them with a tilt lock kits like solar panels or satellite dishes.
Sir I am from India.I need a wind turbine . Please help me ..
I'm still waiting for the last 4 months
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Let's see windspeed ver watts on a 12 volt turbine.now that will be interesting.
You will, just not while Ice is on the roof!
Ok bud exciting stay safe.
Long video but a lot of information... Your kids sure getting tall. Tell that boy of yours to speak up.
🧐 Time always tells the truth
And that's it 💩
Excellent, hopefully in time we all get to see one fail, but so far, none have.
John, this is a great video. You should check out Robert Murray-Smith channel, he is building a wind turbine from junk parts, part 6, for under $130, nothing fancy but just to prove that it can be done. But the interesting thing is near the end when he mentions that he use a capacitor in with the diodes and it reduced the electrical ( resistance) load on the wind turbine. I thinking that if this was done on the Hurricane style wind mill, maybe it would run at lower winds speeds. I could send you the link if you can't his channel. I think I will be buying a Hurricane and put it up next year. I have been waiting for this video.
I'll be building a junk yard dog turbine. Stay tuned for that. As for the capacitor factor, it does stabilize the negative side of the rectifiers. Using 8 of the 125 volt 6300 mfd caps on the negative side (caps used in large home stereos) you get more watts over time, about 3%
Con il sole e con il vento viaggerò in eterno. . . dal momento che consumo energia elettrica per viaggiare perché non recuperarne un po' utilizzando un mini o micro generatore eolico, ad asse verticale, posto esternamente da qualche parte dell'automobile e un sistema di pannelli solari? Questi sistemi erogheranno energia . . per sempre.(Mi spiego: un oggetto che si muove, come un'auto, creerà un vortice nell'aria, il vento. Il quale impattandosi con la turbina eolica genererà elettricità che ricaricherà le batterie).
Your aero dynamics losses from that plan will loose more power than you can create.
It looks like the 16 is 16 volt not 160, if it is 160 it will show 160 not 16, the 500 volt selection does not supress the zero.
That goofy meter on 500 volt setting has done that since we got it. Should have clarified it in the video.
It would be much nicer if you would keep your hand out of the video camera.
You over explain things, great information just over talked it.
Like I said, for some it will be excessive, because YOU get it all. But for others I'll still get request to define things even more.
For dummy's like me it's perfect lol
+5
Если ветра от 9 до 20 м с эти ветрогенераторы работают нормально если от 4 до 9 м с , то нужно делать самому ,th-cam.com/users/valeriyvalkivideos
I like turbine I want turbine you arrange for me pls give replay
What country are you in and what kind of turbine are you trying to get.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 Iam india I want for home
Iam waiting your reply
I'm starting to believe braking systems is NOT the way to go and is actually self defeating. I believe I have a much better idea.
Auto braking BAD, Auto passive load controlling one GOOD
@@JOHNDANIEL1 So tell me about it. What do you mean?
How would passive load controlling differ from braking?
They're both just loads.
@@nomadthetraveler5782 Braking is shorting the 3 phase against each other. Load controlling is diversion after the rectifier. Passive loading is using a bypass relay with resistors inline from the turbine before the rectifier.
@@JOHNDANIEL1 Keep working at it. Wish you luck. I think my way will prove to be a lot better. Take care...
One year and still waiting
$$$. In December I lost my trucking job because I could not take a jab. When you have a stent in your heart or a damaged valve your doctor will refuse to give you the shot if you have a decent doctor. The company didn't care Joe Hussein O 'Biden didn't care and even 20 years retirement is now probably not going to come to me because I was fired for the inability to take an experimental fun jab. Now we're just making what money we can, I do not make hardly anything from TH-cam at all and my installs are not very often because people are going broke. Coming up for $100 worth of pipe to mount a turbine is a lot harder than spending it on food right now.
Sorry to hear about your employment and financial troubles ! We had a company install a 6k solar array ( costing us way more then it should have). Waiting for power company to ok the grid tie system.
Now I would like to add a quality turbine. Which turbine would you suggest a hurricane or build a thermadyne? Would you consider consulting from a distance? We live in Michigan.
Thank you for all your time in making so many videos to educate us, E.R.
Turbine for that, only Sunning.
Feed that boy sim bread every day, get him into weight lifting a bit, nothing major, that's what I did, grade 7, I was picked on, grade 8 I was 6'2" 210lbs and wasn't picked on anymore, I ate bread and meat, lift weights about 10 minutes , 2-3 times a day, over the summer. I didn't Realize I changed, but the those who picked on me, acted like they were scared of me, by the end of the 8th grade I could bench 250 near 300 lbs
Iam Indian I want for home
I can't watch this anymore, I'm suffering from motion sickness. Which is a shame, because the information would have been useful, had the video been properly planned and executed, with propper video takes and suitable audio editing. The kids were great, but due to bad audio, mostly unintelligable.
get your hand out the way , i may watch a video.......
John, plse plse STOP telling the audience what you are going to do! Its annoying and unnecessary. Just do it!