SeaKnots2024-03-29T07:30:32ZLou & Meg SV Starriderhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Louhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2518404928?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://seaknots.ning.com/group/whyrenewableenergy/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=1dq36l6gq14za&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTh Wind In My Airtag:seaknots.ning.com,2012-02-21:900123:Topic:1868962012-02-21T03:52:44.411ZLou & Meg SV Starriderhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Lou
<p>I'd like to hear more on th subject of wind generators, as Im at this moment considerin my options in choosing batteries, recharging and living happily ever after. Im tryin to become less green about livin green.</p>
<p>Im considerin th bare min on amp draw, not having a/c, fridge nor a hot water heater. I plan to discipline myself and conserve usage, but rechargin is inevitable.</p>
<p>I am plannin to up my alternators output. my other option is run a battery charger off th 2k gas gen…</p>
<p>I'd like to hear more on th subject of wind generators, as Im at this moment considerin my options in choosing batteries, recharging and living happily ever after. Im tryin to become less green about livin green.</p>
<p>Im considerin th bare min on amp draw, not having a/c, fridge nor a hot water heater. I plan to discipline myself and conserve usage, but rechargin is inevitable.</p>
<p>I am plannin to up my alternators output. my other option is run a battery charger off th 2k gas gen occasionally to assist, but runnin of engines I prefer to leave to a last resort. Its possible i will add a wind gen. to cut time of engine runnin, but im YET to be sold on any one brand.</p>
<p>Since wind gen's offer more bang fer yer buck than solar, and im in th market, I would like to hear from those who have had extensive experience from CURRENT leading wind generator brands (or success stories of homemade contraptions.) I can read loaded reviews from product sites, but I'd like to hear from those of you who i trust are equiped sailors.</p>
<p>How has been yer experience with th brands' customer support? Does th make and model you use offer descent output in minimal winds? I realize th max. output specified fer each generator is rarely reached due to intermitent wind speeds, but, Im askin what ye have, do ye like it and or what do ye wish ye had and why? Testimonies of less effective wind generators are appreciated as well.</p>
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<p>Thanks a mill in advance!</p>
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<p>___/)</p> Alternate Energytag:seaknots.ning.com,2010-07-16:900123:Topic:1360592010-07-16T00:53:34.191ZLou & Meg SV Starriderhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Lou
<p><font size="3">Alternate Energy</font></p>
<p><font size="2">It may surprise you, but I am disappointed in the whole area of green energy. It is more lipservie than reality.</font></p>
<p><font size="2">I made windgenerators for a number of years, especially for sailboats, I made a 250 watt one, and 800 watt one. For a while the small one sold reasonably well, since I practically gave them away, then my supply of small generators dried up, and I had to purchase from a new source, and the…</font></p>
<p><font size="3">Alternate Energy</font></p>
<p><font size="2">It may surprise you, but I am disappointed in the whole area of green energy. It is more lipservie than reality.</font></p>
<p><font size="2">I made windgenerators for a number of years, especially for sailboats, I made a 250 watt one, and 800 watt one. For a while the small one sold reasonably well, since I practically gave them away, then my supply of small generators dried up, and I had to purchase from a new source, and the price had to go up, then the sales dropped dramatically. End of wind generators, sailors did not buy them, unless they were dirt cheap.</font></p>
<p><font size="2">Then I started making solar panels, and sold them for less that half the price of imported ones. I expected a land slide of business from boaters, did I get it. You guessed it - nope. Two years ago you could not get enough, today they can sit in my shop and will probable die there. Gave som away to friends.</font></p>
<p><font size="2">Soooo, dont talk to me about Green Energy for boats. It is a nice dream.</font></p> Got Solar? Need Wind?tag:seaknots.ning.com,2008-12-11:900123:Topic:468052008-12-11T23:04:10.182ZLou & Meg SV Starriderhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Lou
Who of you have either Solar or Wind or Both? Which do you prefer? Is this enough to run your boat? How much to you have to run your engine?
Who of you have either Solar or Wind or Both? Which do you prefer? Is this enough to run your boat? How much to you have to run your engine?