Homemade Wind Turbine

Fuel prices are on the increase therefore it is important to look for an alternative source of energy to power your home. Apart from the high prices, alternatives sources are being sought because they are safer for the environment. The use of gasoline to produce electricity has been blamed for increasing pollution.

The alternative sources aim at using renewable sources that have fewer negative effects on the environment. One of the most effective solutions is a wind turbine. This does not have to cost you a lot because it is possible for you to make one. A homemade wind turbine will help to bring down your energy costs.

The most popular sources of renewable energy include wind and solar power. Wind power is preferred because it is more attainable compared to solar power. It is also more economical and setting it up is easy. It does not take a lot of resources to harness wind power. This is because you can choose to make use of cheap materials.

Homemade wind turbine Plans

Before you make a homemade wind turbine, you need to have the right plans. There are various sites on the internet that can provide relevant plans. When you get a reputable site to use, print out the plans to make it easier for you to follow the instructions. The plans available on the internet also include the materials you will require for the project. The best thing about this type of project is that you do not have to get expensive

Wind Turbine Coil
HomeMade Wind Turbine Coil

The Motor

The most important part of a homemade wind turbine is a motor. This is what is used to produce electricity. When you are looking for a motor for your home made wind turbine, it is important to make sure it creates power in small rotations. This is essential because on most days, you will not get gusts of wind. The motor you get should allow you to harness power from various wind levels.

Get a motor that can function when there is low RPM. It is easy to find a motor in motor supply stores in the area you live in. The internet can also be a good resource to use if you are searching for a motor but you need to ensure it is in proper working condition before you make payments.

Wind Turbine Ready Coils
HomeMade Wind Turbine Ready Coils

Turbine Blades

For the motor to be able to function properly, you need to make sure you have the right turbine blades. The blades come into contact with the wind and when it blows, they rotate and this is what powers the motor. When the motor starts to spin, it is able to create electricity and this is what you can harness and use as energy supply for your home. For a homemade wind turbine, the blades can be made of PVC pipes or wood.

Setting it up

Once you have the right motor and blades, you can set up your home made wind turbine. It can be mounted on top of a tripod outdoors. If you do not have a tripod, a long pole will also work well. When setting it up, you have to make sure it is well grounded so that it is not blown down by strong winds.

HomeMade Wind Turbine
HomeMade Wind Turbine Generator

Tools

When you are making a homemade wind turbine, you also need to ensure you have the right tools. Some of the tools you require include drill, drill bits, jigsaw, pipe wrench, flat head screwdriver, clamp, tape measure and wire strippers. You also need to have an extra pair of hands to help you during the project. This is important especially when you are setting the machine up because you need to make sure it is secure.

4 Responses to " Homemade Wind Turbine "

  1. habip says:

    I made a generator, 9 coils 16 g, 77 turn, 12 magnet dubble rotor. A star connection. ı want to measure whole gain. I want to change three ends to two but how?I don’t know.
    Thanks for your interest.
    Sincerely,
    Habip

  2. saad jaha says:

    i love the information u share with us thanks u but please help me in making motor how to fixed magnet u did show the procedure ,,,,, thanks

  3. akhtar says:

    Please tell me about wire # or size, coil size and how many turns in a coil, how many coils magnet size and qantity

  4. Gurwinder Singh says:

    Thanks for shared good and helpful info.
    Please let me know the Watt , voltage and current generate by turbine.

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