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Old 01-07-2021, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mura_gadi View Post
Hello,

Just reading back over the posts, and thought that a home wind generator might be a good idea as it would supplement the winter power supply. The .gov link below is pretty good.

https://www.yourhome.gov.au/energy/wind-systems

I loved the aesthetic of your obs of choice, I'd be worried about a restaurant wanting to open on the 2nd floor.


Steve
Ps. Perfection by definition is stagnation...

PPs. Checked ebay for wind generators, seems like you could power a obs battery bank fairly cheaply. "500W Wind Generator DC 12V 3 Blades Wind Turbine With Charge Controller - $170". However I might suggest your final buy is not from ebay for those and a little larger.
Hi Steve, there is already a wind generator on site but it seems to have been sited poorly as the swivel blade head spins erratically in azimuth never really finding a wind direction....so it is currently disconnected from the off grid panel. At some stage I will have to investigate and decide whether to pull it down or not...? You can see it near the two double garages in THIS shot.

Mike
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