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... windgat for the codes to find blade profile calculation. I was so confused at this topic and had no idea how I can calculate this one. I tried to search in many websites but nothing was enough satisfactory. Your help was indeed very helpful and in the right time too. ___________________________________ ...

... and how they will work. But I have two a part question which I can't find the answer to, probably becuase I don't know the correct terms to search for. I am planning to run a 24v system, with 8 batteries, the following configuration: 2 in series and then 2 sets of series in parallel, 4 batteries ...

... generator builder, (angry with internet scams...) looking for real answers to energy savings in SA after R1000+, 4 months and 12GB of internet searches and useless incomplete reading on the web. I am very eager to get cracking on a project of my own, since the only plans people can get their ...

Hi Drake. Nice stuff to get for free!

Neither option you mention is ideal. Search this forum for 'alternator' to see discussions around that.

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... of your cells. The chemistry is not that complicated but this would be even longer if I put it here. I can't think of a website off hand but a web search on "lead acid battery" with "chemistry" or "electrochemistry" will lead you to sites that explain the chemical ...

... of what you are doing. What about using a 12v car alternator with this wind turbine? Your drawings aren't to clear , where on the site can I search for detaild plans on building such a wind turbine? I want to use it to charge deepcycle batteries and then power some lights and my tv and dvd. ...

... but as a guideline, you may use our Rand prices and divide by 7. This will tell you what we pay in South Africa in US$. You may also try a Google search for suppliers near you. Inform us of your progress. Hasta la proxima vez! Chau!