DIY VAWT Project Taking Shape We have started the frame around the VAWT blades. Hung the rim and blades by the wheel bearings and adjusted the pressure so the load is shared between the top and bottom bearings. Attaching the treadmill motor is next on our todo list. Similar Posts: DIY Wind Turbine – [...]
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DIY Vertical Axis Wind Turbine VAWT Follow along as we build our first Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT). Our design uses bicycle rims and PVC pipes, much the same as the V10 by Faroun. We are making our VAWT shorter and wider however, with a height of 5 feet rather than 10 and using 26 [...]
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What is the Best Energy Saving Tip We have presented several simple energy saving tips over the years. What item to you find, works the best for you? Some of my favorites include: Use a clothesline – cost very little to install and nothing to use, once in place. Use CFL or LED lights- these [...]
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Single-Use Plastic Bags for Recycling What’s wrong with this picture?! Never willing to give up, the plastic bag industry is trying to convince you to replace your blue box, with a single-use “blue” colored bag! Rather than using your blue boxes over and over again for years to come, they think you should purchase their [...]
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