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Wind Generator Plans
If you were to buy a pre made windmill it would cost you thousands of dollars, but by doing it yourself you can save a lot of money and lower your monthly utility bill significantly.
Of course, it helps if you live in a location that has a lot of wind. Most places get wind but it may not be enough to make it worth your while. Another thing you have to make sure of is that the windmill can be in a place where it will be unobstructed, so it will not have the wind blocked by trees or other structures.
Most homeowners mount their windmills on the roof, this is a great spot since it allows your windmill to get a lot of wind without being in the way. If you can’t mount it on your roof you can still have one, you will just need to construct a heavy duty tower to securely support the weight.
Keep in mind too that one windmill does not freedom from the utility company make. You will need several windmills and/or a combination of windmills and solar panels if you want to be truly free from the greedy electric company. Still, just one windmill can help you save hundreds of dollars on your utility bills and since you’ve built it yourself that savings will show up almost immediately.
Your first step is to find a good set of wind generator plans, figure out where you will put your windmill, get all the supplies you need and set aside a little time. That’s it. Now you can save on your electric bill every month for the rest of the time you live in your home. How cool is that?
Build Your Own Homemade Wind Turbine
Making your own homemade wind turbine can actually be fun and rewarding, you just need to take some time to find the right resources to guide you through the project. It’s not that hard and you don’t have to be an engineer. Just find a good manual online (or off) that will explain the process step by step.
Before you run out and buy a manual though there are some things you’ll want to consider. For one thing, don’t think that one home sized turbine will meet all the electrical needs of your home. It won’t. In order to get all your electrical needs met you’ll need several turbines, at least.
Another thing to keep in mind is your location. Some places just seem to get more wind than others. If you live in an area that either isn’t very windy or if your particular house is blocked by a lot of trees or tall buildings you may want to reconsider.
Most homeowners will mount their turbine on the roof. This makes a great place since it’s out of the way and it’s usually wide open and doesn’t have things blocking the wind. If your roof isn’t right you can also mount your turbine on a sturdy pole (think small tower) in your backyard.
Buying a turbine will cost you thousands of dollars but making your own can usually be done for a few hundred. The supplies you’ll need can be found in any home improvement or hardware store. The whole project will take anywhere from a day or two over the weekend to several days depending on your abilities as well as how long you can spend on the project each day.
Building the turbine can be a great family project. It can allow all of you to work together on something that can help you save money as well as help lessen your impact on the planet. That can be a great lesson to teach your kids. You can teach them to be frugal and environmentally friendly at the same time! You can also teach them that those two traits can actually be fun.
If you think that you’d like to build your own homemade wind turbine now is the time. There are many places where you can find a great manual or kit that can walk you through the process, and that is where you should start.