Wind Power Generators

There are many components to a wind generator system. Not only do you require the residential wind turbine and mounting harware, but you also require a wind generator tower. Once these items are installed you will need some sort of battery bank for your wind generator to store power for times when there is less wind. A wind generator electrical control system will also be needed to regulate the electricity you create, and this would include an inverter and wiring to attach the whole system to your household.

If you want to purchase a brand new residentail wind turbine, you might not need to look much farther than a local hardware department store. For instance, in Canada many Canadian Tire stores have wind generators on display every day. If they don’t actually have them in stock, any one of these stores can definitely order one in for you on short notice. Many other distributors also carry wind generators and all you need to do is look around to see what is available.

We looked at wind generator towers in this post a little bit. It is possible to save some money by picking up a used tower from a TV antenna or an old school windmill, so as long as it is in good condition and rated for the weight of your wind generator then it should do for your purposes. Make sure your tower is tall enough so that the wind generator will catch as much wind as possible.

A deep cell battery bank for your wind generator is really going to be an important part of any system. Even if the wind blows all the time, you need an electrical storage system to handle any sudden energy needs you might have. Again, rv batteries are pretty common so it is mainly a matter of shopping around to get a good deal on high quality batteries. Your wind generator battery bank needs to be stored inside, for instance a small shed or outbuilding, the garage, or any other secure location sheltered from the elements. The wind power generator inverter is usually in this same location.

It would be a good idea to get some help with wiring the system, and remember that electricity can be very dangerous or even kill you. An electrician would be able to give you advice on how to proceed with the installation at this point. Remember that any do it yourself installation requires a lot of research beforehand.

If you have decided you are going to work on your own wind generator system, you need to find, make or buy several components. Obviously you need the wind generator or turbine itself. There are a few plans online for building your own, although many people are going to skip this step and go right for the store bought residential wind turbine. In a lot of cases this makes sense. A lot of do it yourselfers realize that they don’t want to go through the trial and error phase of building a unit that eeds a lot of repairs and might break down prematurely. You don’t want to work your butt off only to find out you were barking up the wrong design tree either.

Once you have the wind generator, you need to figure out how to get it high enough off of the ground to catch sufficient wind. This is going to require a sturdy tower or pole which is very solidly anchored to the ground. You don’t want your unit to crash through a rtoof of a nearby building, or smash on the ground in a stiff wind. Not to mention any bystanders could get hurt. And all of your hard work could go down the drain fast, leaving you without residential wind power. It is more important to achieve your goals of a tower gor the wind generator safely than it is to do this part cheaply. And if the tower were to come down, you will be out a lot of money anyways so spending a little more on a good tower now might mean you will be ahead in the long run.

So with these problems in mind, lets examine a couple possibilities for recycled towers. Many people mention the old towers used for TV antennas. Some of these are indeed tall enough and would do the job for you. Another question is, what sort of a weight load were they designed to handle? And, are all the parts of this tower still in good shape, wi no damage from being taken down, moved or stored? All of these factors should be considered for any used wind generator tower as well.

Another option is a single pipe planted in the ground, such as the ones used in commercial wind farms. This can work very well if the pipe is strong enough to resist any forces against it. Remember that you will need some method to either clinb up the pipe, or to lay the whole assembly down for installation and mainenance. Laying the unit down can be accomplished by placing a hinge assembly at the bottom.

And speaking of the bottom of the wind power generator tower, one of the best methods to secure the tower is to cement it in. Alternatively, the anchor can be cemented in with concrete and the tower can be bolted down to it. This way the unit won’t come crashig down and cause a whole hill’o damage to whatever might be in it’s path.

Hopefully your new wind power generator will be a great addition to your home. It is just one of many DIY home improvements that you can make, but this one will also save you money on electricity. It will also increase the resale value of your property. Good luck with your construction!