Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

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The brake is working properly. It is not hooked up to a pump. Open gear versus oil bath… Not sure

To me, it seems to be windy enough for it to turn. I climbed up the tower with the brake off and it doesn’t seem to turn. I don’t see anything unattached. I’m a rookie, however.

I’m curious to know what the minimum wind speed That my vintage windmill would need to begin turning? It’s a Dempster number 12. Thanks.

I am new to this site, so I am just learning about it now. If there has been a previous discussion that anybody knows about, I would be interested in reading about it. Here’s what I’d like to do; we have a Dempster number 12 that we installed last year. For now, It is simply for decoration. It works ...