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by wildman
Tue Aug 30, 2022 4:21 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: For Sale: Famous Jacobs Wind Electric 1.8kW, 32VDC Wind Turbine
Replies: 6
Views: 2856

Re: For Sale: Famous Jacobs Wind Electric 1.8kW, 32VDC Wind Turbine

Randy,

Thanks for the e-mail. I will keep your contact info. on file if I hear of anyone who is interested in purchasing a Classic Jake. Could you tell me the name of owner of the four complete Jakes?

Sincerely,

Willi
by wildman
Mon Jun 14, 2021 9:03 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: For Sale: Famous Jacobs Wind Electric 1.8kW, 32VDC Wind Turbine
Replies: 6
Views: 2856

Re: For Sale: Famous Jacobs Wind Electric 1.8kW, 32VDC Wind Turbine

Joe, I have another complete Model 45 Jake (i.e. 1800W, 32VDC short-case) that I would sell to you. Can you please provide me with your personal e-mail address and I will send you the photos of that re-built Jake unit.
by wildman
Thu Mar 04, 2021 5:54 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: For Sale: Famous Jacobs Wind Electric 1.8kW, 32VDC Wind Turbine
Replies: 6
Views: 2856

Re: For Sale: Famous Jacobs Wind Electric 1.8kW, 32VDC Wind Turbine

WisJim - It would be fantastic if you could share those Windworks photos!
by wildman
Mon Dec 28, 2020 12:48 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: For Sale: Famous Jacobs Wind Electric 1.8kW, 32VDC Wind Turbine
Replies: 6
Views: 2856

For Sale: Famous Jacobs Wind Electric 1.8kW, 32VDC Wind Turbine

Historically significant, 1800W, 32VDC, Model 45 Jacobs wind turbine, combined with a Gemini Synchronous inverter and a 72-foot tall octahedron tower for sale: $8,000. (Note: the 30% Federal Renewable Energy Tax credit for small residential wind turbines would reduce this cost by $2400). This wind t...
by wildman
Fri Dec 25, 2020 12:13 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: For Sale: Classic Jacobs Wind Electric 3kW, 110VDC Wind Turbine
Replies: 0
Views: 1093

For Sale: Classic Jacobs Wind Electric 3kW, 110VDC Wind Turbine

Rare, 3kW, 110VDC, single-commutator, long-case Jacobs wind turbine system & tower for sale: $8,000. (Note: the 30% Federal Renewable Energy Tax credit for small residential wind turbines would reduce this cost by $2400 in 2023). This classic Jacobs wind turbine is complete and ready to fly agai...
by wildman
Sat Dec 12, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Wanted: Jacobs 1800 watt 32 volt Windplant
Replies: 4
Views: 2039

Re: Wanted: Jacobs 1800 watt 32 volt Windplant

Joe,

I have 2 Jacobs short-case 1800 watt, 32VDC, Model 45s for sale. Drop me an e-mail and we can discuss further.

Willi
by wildman
Sat Dec 05, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions - Vintage Wind Generator
Topic: Classic Jacobs Wind Electric Tower Question?
Replies: 2
Views: 2386

Classic Jacobs Wind Electric Tower Question?

I have a 70 foot, four-legged, wind turbine tower which supposedly supported a classic Jacobs Wind Electric wind turbine (note: the tower top definitely has the correct hole pattern for a Jake tower cap and lower collector casting). Since I didn't dis-assemble this tower originally, I have some ques...