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by bizzysguy
Sun Feb 13, 2022 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Minimum wind speed
Replies: 7
Views: 640

Re: Minimum wind speed

Here are some
by bizzysguy
Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Minimum wind speed
Replies: 7
Views: 640

Re: Minimum wind speed

The brake is working properly. It is not hooked up to a pump. Open gear versus oil bath… Not sure
by bizzysguy
Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Minimum wind speed
Replies: 7
Views: 640

Re: Minimum wind speed

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.
by bizzysguy
Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Minimum wind speed
Replies: 7
Views: 640

Minimum wind speed

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.
by bizzysguy
Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: Projects - Vintage Wind Generator
Topic: Battery bank, generator
Replies: 8
Views: 2457

Battery bank, generator

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...