Does anyone have instructions to build a small wind powered turbine just to power ny small light bulb?

November 25th, 2009 | by Michael |
wind power
peep asked:


I was wondering if anyone had instructions with pictures to build this turbine, i need it for my science fair project so i need it to cost under 30$, I only need it to power the small light bulb.
Thanks!

DELMAR

  1. 4 Responses to “Does anyone have instructions to build a small wind powered turbine just to power ny small light bulb?”

  2. By hobbabob on Nov 27, 2009 | Reply

    cheap and dirty using junk yard and cast off parts from other sources. get a heater blower fan motor out of a car, remove the squirrel cage fan and install a LARGE propeller from a model aircraft [18"-24"inches or so].or carve your own prop out of pine [balancing will be a chore]
    some adapting will be necessary to fit the prop to the “D” shaped shaft.
    strap mount the whole affair to a block of wood.and add a tail boom and fin
    .an old release bearing can be used as a pivot on top of your tower.
    don’t forget to make a couple of slip rings and brushes so power can be sent down the tower without twisting wires every time the wind direction changes.
    note: short of operating this in a hurricane i doubt that this affair will illuminate even one automotive head lamp. it will in fact light a couple of #194 bulbs nicely, in a moderate but steady breeze
    good luck, have fun.but do the work yourself.

  3. By guru on Nov 28, 2009 | Reply

    look in here there are many models to chose from
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    Guru

  4. By Wyatt on Dec 1, 2009 | Reply

    has their you tube videos on their site.

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