Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

I’m also sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. He was a friend and great guy that shared a lot of knowledge to the younger generation.

Very common for Aermotor windmills. These are factory l-bolts.

Happy birthday Todd!

Merry Christmas to everyone! Bob, I’m glad you’re doing good on your recovery

I think these decommissioned turbines will be replaced by newer higher output turbines. If you notice they blast cut the tower a few feet above the base. I’m thinking they will remove the tower base remnants and install new tower with turbine. Can’t say I’m 100% correct on this but given these are t...

I’ve also been converting my 18v desalt cordless tools to 20v as my 18v have gone bad. It’s pretty easy with the adapter. The one drawback is it’s almost impossible to remove an adapter once it’s installed so once you do so don’t expect to use the tool with an original 18v battery again. I’ve conver...

Thanks Steve for letting me know Michael is doing ok. I’m sure he’s wanting a slower pace after many years of doing windmill work in the field. Lance

Anyone know how Michael Porterfield is doing? I’ve tried calling but no answer. Also emailed but no response yet.

Thanks
Lance

I wouldn’t use a Clayton Mark windmill cylinder if you paid me a lot of money. They’re Chinese made copies of the midland cylinder. I’ve had multiple first hand reports that they don’t pump when installed at the end of a pipe string. When you test them using a bucket of water on the surface they see...

I’m very sorry Paul to here this news. I remember meeting Tanner several years ago at a trade fair when he accompanied you. He was a nice young man from my remembrance. Please accept my deepest condolences.


Lance