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by EarthQuaker
Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
Topic: fly ball governors or electric dump load
Replies: 5
Views: 222

Re: fly ball governors or electric dump load

Thanks for response: In my application im using a low rpm alternator PMA like Thermadyne, or Hurricane Power in California, or Missouri Wind & soar offer. They would be ac, 3 wires to rectifier etc. I am completing restoration of my 200 watt Wincharger but that will be part novelty, part battery...
by EarthQuaker
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
Topic: fly ball governors or electric dump load
Replies: 5
Views: 222

Re: fly ball governors or electric dump load

Need to add clarity: I am building a bench test model of a "Centrifugal Force Activated" self feathering prop system. Im setting it up to not exceed 250 rpm about. (Previous turbines I used 7:1 belt drive on auto style alternator...before today's pma and pmg's). Want to use a Thermadyne Ma...
by EarthQuaker
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
Topic: fly ball governors or electric dump load
Replies: 5
Views: 222

fly ball governors or electric dump load

Hi, question: Are any type of fly ball or mechanical centrifugal force over-speed governors less effective then dump load over-speed control? I do see some larger 5000 watt and bigger wind turbines that have mechanical air governors. I'm wondering where the "cross-over" point is in wattage...
by EarthQuaker
Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
Topic: 200 watt wincharger tower stub Q
Replies: 1
Views: 432

200 watt wincharger tower stub Q

Building a stub portion to fit existing 1978 200 watt wincharger. The generator part is a 1 inch steel pipe. If i fit it into 1 1/4" pipe of home built tower stub part...seems too sloppy. Was a type of bronze bushing used or just go with the 3/16" play/ wiggle.
by EarthQuaker
Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
Topic: Wincharger stub tower pic
Replies: 6
Views: 703

Re: Wincharger stub tower pic

wow....you are so kind...thank you. I do have a 20ft piece of 2 inch k copper...perfect size for new rings. Thanks again!!!
Is there available brushes that go in collar? It appears mine are worn at slight angle...like the pipe had slack...a bit. Where the 1inch generator pipe slipped into tower stub.
by EarthQuaker
Sat Mar 04, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
Topic: Wincharger stub tower pic
Replies: 6
Views: 703

Wincharger stub tower pic

This is for a typical late 1970's 200watt 12volt Wincharger Im looking for a close up of the slip ring set up on the actual tower stub on top. I used to have the 10ft tower that came with my Wincharger, it was stolen??? Im needing to build the tower stub portion to fit my existing slip ring collar. ...
by EarthQuaker
Sat Mar 04, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
Topic: Wincharger 12 v charge controller??
Replies: 2
Views: 408

Re: Wincharger 12 v charge controller??

Thank you sir. Nice looking panel....I know I need to put a 30 amp diode in line to battery bank. I cant rust existing electronics obviously...unless I can buy exact replacement panel parts. Back in the day it appears you went out side and manually pulled rope to apply brake once batteries were char...
by EarthQuaker
Thu Mar 02, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
Topic: Wincharger 12 v charge controller??
Replies: 2
Views: 408

Wincharger 12 v charge controller??

1978 Wincharger 12 volt, 200 watt has what appears to be a 1st generation charger controller? Ive talked to those who used to be Wincharger Dealers...said never seen a 200 watt 12 volt unit with supplemental electronics,transistors, diodes etc? There is an additional 12 or 14 gauge positive wire exi...
by EarthQuaker
Wed Feb 22, 2023 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
Topic: winco 12 v wincharger manuel
Replies: 4
Views: 691

Re: winco 12 v wincharger manuel

Wincharger :Model W02HS4D-212H/A Ser 75175 U 83 Volts 12 watts 200 Mian question:What is the transistorized unit? Did it turn the circuit on / off based on wind speed? I built a wind machine in 1981 that had a small wind vane hooked to a momentary switch that turned the alternator on when it hit 7 m...
by EarthQuaker
Wed Feb 22, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
Topic: winco 12 v wincharger manuel
Replies: 4
Views: 691

Re: winco 12 v wincharger manuel

Wind Charger Mike wrote: Thu Feb 16, 2023 6:39 pm Scanned Document 6.pdfThe attached diagram might help you
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