Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Hello all, I'm considering a Jacobs "flyball governor" over a Jacobs "blade-actuated" governor- does anyone know the real pros and cons of each? And one last question- what is the total weight of a "flyball governor"? (picture #1) Thanks

I need Jacobs parts- tower caps, saddle tubes, blade-actuated governors, slip rings, blades, booms tails, etc etc as I'm building complete unit. I even need a short case 1800 watt Jake in good condition. Thanks Joe

Still lookin" Joe

Update as of 6/26/21- Like U2 said one time, "I still haven't found what I'm looking for"

Hey, Wisjim, where are you? I'm interested in your item.....

Are any of your Jakes still available? Joe

Hi, I'm still in the market for a short case 1800 watt 32 volt Jake in good working condition with good blades- ideally with a blade-actuated governor, but would consider a flyball type. Thanks, Joe

Make me a counter offer for just the generator, governor, and blades, Joe

Hi, I just put up a Sencenbaugh 14-1000 wind generator- too noisy, so I'm contacting you to see if you still have either of your Jakes for sale- these are the only wind generators that are quiet! Joe

Yeah, Wayne- it did sound like spam, loud and clear. When I released the blades at tower's top, the blades began to whistle- a kind of annoying sound. I remember the first Jake I heard at the Synergia Ranch outside Santa Fe in '86- smooth silent, and soothing. The real spam is believing that most of...