How to Make an Inexpensive Vertical Wind Turbine - Part 1

SignedSign Says:

Jan 20, 2012 - how long did it take before you raged and grabbed a axe and chopped it up in pieces? dont think I would last more than 5 mins listening to and looking at that thing lolThat plastic barrel construction sure amplifies the ball bearing sound a lot so cant see how you ever would want it mounted that close to the house, it would drive me totally insane lol

lefthendrix Says:

Jan 21, 2012 - love everything about it except the bearings now all you have to do is a upgrade the bearings and attach your generator to it keep up the good work

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vbrigham Says:

Jan 25, 2012 - Looks like you have the perfict spot for wind.

josephdupont Says:

Feb 2, 2012 - turn it sideways and dip it in a stream. I think that you could cut the drums in strips for a conventional windmill. There is a youtube on making your own ball bearing to make bearings. You might look into that.

PolluteLessDotCom Says:

Feb 8, 2012 - How long in your experience do Lazy Susan bearing last in this application and environment? It seems that they are not designed for such forces or exposure.

ts4dede Says:

Feb 9, 2012 - nice noise generator !

yourenotdrinkchump Says:

Feb 9, 2012 - axle going through the center throws away efficiency...

anakmudajaman Says:

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Destayear Says:

Feb 11, 2012 - Nice Video That You Share , So Very Nice Thanks You DIY vertical wind turbine of the Savonius style.

ayamsory Says:

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ownerheard Says:

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j0hns0nclwi Says:

Feb 11, 2012 - You are going to need to get that balanced.

ava7awa Says:

Feb 23, 2012 - This is great. How do you connect, so it will power something? Thankyou.

bnewton81 Says:

Feb 25, 2012 - not if you get sealed ball bearings. The ones in this video will rust and be almost inoperable within a month.

OnlyHempFuture Says:

Mar 12, 2012 - Noisy 

Zerkbern Says:

Mar 28, 2012 - Yes. Yes they will. These "lazy Susan" devices were never intended to be used outside. Also, they are only intended for intermittent use, as in spinning around a spice rack. Even if they never rusted, they will wear out in short order when subjected to 24/7 use.

wwwhexxycom Says:

Apr 1, 2012 - Build a magnetic bearing for this compressing 2 sets of north to north magnets together. That is all ;)

zaphodb777 Says:

Apr 16, 2012 - Dumb question, why didn't you use a pair of "one wire" (self regulated) 12V alternators for the top and bottom bearings?

illtubethat Says:

Apr 19, 2012 - ok, so now lets put a load on this puppy and test its output....

DancinCloud Says:

Apr 26, 2012 - Makes a racket, wouldnt have that too close to the house

ahmedphi2 Says:

May 1, 2012 - It is very fantastic and you are very clever>>> Thank you

redonthehd Says:

May 5, 2012 - looks good but maybe too noisy for close to a house application.

DukeNukem65 Says:

May 25, 2012 - The bearings from the lazy susans would be a bit noisy, I would have to do something a bit more quiet.