How to build a Wind Turbine with a tread mill motor.

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  • @SustainableCraig
    @SustainableCraig 2 роки тому +7

    Are there any follow-up videos on how this worked? I'd be interested to see some measurements on how much energy was being produced by this setup.

  • @Reaper_1776_
    @Reaper_1776_ 11 років тому +2

    Thank you for putting on what I believe to be the best wind turbine video on the internet yet. this has been a great help to me, I look forward to many more of your videos.

  • @jasonflt
    @jasonflt 12 років тому +1

    mark if it wasnt for your videos on solar panels etc. i would of never tried anything on my own but thanks to you, keep up the good work buddy

  • @R26B-TURBO
    @R26B-TURBO 10 місяців тому

    Best wind turbine video on UA-cam. Make more stuff for us to watch!

  • @budpunzel7145
    @budpunzel7145 10 років тому +1

    I'm new to the whole solar and wind power methods out there today that are being on a daily basis. I'v found from the crazy amount of vids out there that this one has been rather the most informative especially with regards to someone just starting out and looking into what possible method would best suit my needs. I do look forward to hopefully other jam packed informative vids like this.

  • @jameswebb5606
    @jameswebb5606 11 років тому +1

    such a clear and useful video, with tips that seem almost impossible to find anywhere on the internet! thankyou.

  • @SuperPsychoterror
    @SuperPsychoterror 9 років тому +2

    Your shop teacher and science teacher would be proud 😊

  • @jwright650
    @jwright650 12 років тому +3

    a bicycle gooseneck makes a great yaw bearing assembly.

  • @ronaldschild157
    @ronaldschild157 9 років тому +9

    Thank you for creating this video. You have a very nice work shop area and a great set of technical skills. I like your presentation skills too: straight forward, informative, not showy. Thanks again!

  • @mxadam212
    @mxadam212 10 років тому +1

    windy nation says to hook the diode up opposite of how you did, and would you use the positive wires and not the negative?? please clarify in detail. thanks

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  10 років тому

      Well wind nation knows more than me. A diode is a one way valve for electricity so I don't think it would matter which side you put it on.

    • @mxadam212
      @mxadam212 10 років тому

      Ok thanks for the reply, makes sense.

  • @bluto2000gs
    @bluto2000gs 10 років тому

    This is an awesome DIY tutorial. For those of you who are not really familiar with renewable sources, make sure you look at schematics of how to connect this thing to battery banks. With wind turbines they always need to have a load, so when the batteries are full, you need a way to shift the energy or you could blow up the batteries. The blocking diode is just the beginning. You should have fuses, charge controller and "dump load" that can eat the extra power.

  • @lucgauthier3201
    @lucgauthier3201 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations I appreciate your video, it’s very instructive and it give me good ideas of how to do this

  • @fredshaw1600
    @fredshaw1600 11 років тому +1

    great video, where do you get larger blades and bigger generators from

  • @aliaslmx
    @aliaslmx 7 років тому +1

    I like those blades very much! Well done!

  • @gabrielnock376
    @gabrielnock376 3 роки тому +1

    reverse thread bolts and lock-tite wouldnt have resolved your fan blades from backing out? great video! one mans old tread mill is another mans power source!

  • @andyrudd2168
    @andyrudd2168 3 роки тому +1

    Only issues is the Diode is on ground but he is using the pipe as a conductor for ground so the diode is only limiting one path for ground.

  • @wchandlerjr
    @wchandlerjr 12 років тому +1

    How would a Torrington bearing work between the outer pipe and flange connector?

  • @jregamey
    @jregamey 3 роки тому +1

    EMT type is UV rated. I was thinking of reinforcement of fiberglass...

  • @mbgill6323
    @mbgill6323 11 років тому +1

    I am going to build this Mark, and I love your workshop!

  • @jlhale1
    @jlhale1 12 років тому

    Its great that you take the time to teach others how to do these things and you narrate in layman terms. I was wondering though with the wind turbine, when you connected the blocking diode you crimped the connectors on the wire. my question is that since this will be out in the weather, would you no want to solder the wire to the connectors to prevent any future breaks due to weather fatigue?

  • @jwrenovation
    @jwrenovation 10 років тому +1

    Thank you for the video Mark,, can you tell me if it matters where I put the blocking diod can I put it 30 feet down the wire from the generator or does it need to be right at the generator like you have yours? Thanks

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  10 років тому

      It does not matter. You can put it 30 feet down.

    • @cloverbagkid
      @cloverbagkid 9 років тому

      markp0177 I understand electricity a little, but would it make more sense to put the diode on the positive wire than the negative? My reason for thinking this is because i would imagine the connection would transfer the negative through the ground and make the diode useless. Im probably wrong but just curious

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  9 років тому

      casey moyer You can use the diode on either the pos or neg. Most people do put it on the positive.

    • @tinatimillar2307
      @tinatimillar2307 9 років тому

      casey moyer

  • @ajmoser3
    @ajmoser3 12 років тому +1

    Mark,
    You might try getting some of your supplies from Missouri Wind and Solar. They have blades hubs, rectifier bridges, and harnesses. Some of the stuff is made in the USA also.
    Thanks for your ideas.

    • @RamenShamen
      @RamenShamen 2 роки тому

      I have off grid property in the Ozarks...I drive by there, but I have never stopped. Just got a free new treadmill motor...now I am going to stop by there.

  • @flash001USA
    @flash001USA 5 років тому +1

    Nice job and explained very well.

  • @CosmicPapaya
    @CosmicPapaya 9 років тому +4

    Hello Mark
    Thank you for your very informative video.

  • @hichamtassi1753
    @hichamtassi1753 4 роки тому +1

    hi, how many volts and amps from your system ?

  • @TOKEN511
    @TOKEN511 11 років тому +2

    Excellent video and even editing. Nice workshop. Thank you.

  • @gmangilliland
    @gmangilliland 9 років тому +1

    Hi mark I was wondering what sized blades they are. 28 inch? I was considering using a treadmill motor but how much electricity would it produce if I tied it into the grid? Thanks for getting back with me

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  9 років тому

      Garrett Gilliland Hello, I don't remember the blade size. The video was a couple of years old when I posted it back in 2012. The amount of power you will get out depends on how much wind you have.

  • @9hullmi
    @9hullmi 12 років тому +1

    Great video man i was wondering how long them blades are you used..i live in an area that winds are some what usually between 5-20mph and don't know if i should get long or short blades.

  • @hydrolisk1792
    @hydrolisk1792 11 років тому +1

    This is an awsome video!! You explain this so good that a newbie can do it! Love the accent as well ;)

  • @davecollyer8697
    @davecollyer8697 11 років тому

    I love the Do-it-yourself approach. What is the peak and constant output under ideal wind for your rig?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  11 років тому

      I am not sure. I sold this to a man in Tennessee and I have not heard back from him.

  • @GeorgeB1959
    @GeorgeB1959 12 років тому

    Great Job, exactly what I want to do. I am just not clear on the 2 phase wiring part. could you elaborate or provide a link to a sketch to better understand? and the diode was connected to which wire?

  • @manojnair2876
    @manojnair2876 10 років тому +1

    Great work Mr Mark

  • @AztecWarrior69_69
    @AztecWarrior69_69 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for this great video. I come back to it, every now and again for reference, since I first seen it 5 years ago. LOL. I need some clarification on the diode. Can you give specs, model, make, amps/watts/volts. negative or positive? I am also a bit confused as to why no Isolation/separation? You went straight to the metal, why? What allows you to do that?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  5 років тому

      I made this video years before I posted it. I don't remember the specs on the diode. I think I use the metal frame as my negative or ground. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

  • @Bob808Knight
    @Bob808Knight 12 років тому +1

    I enjoyed your video I'm going to have to build 1 of those the summer. thanks for uploading

  • @CBRadi0_89
    @CBRadi0_89 5 років тому +1

    Another awesome project mate. Really love your content!!

  • @cruikshank
    @cruikshank 2 роки тому

    Really enjoyed and got a lot out of this video. I couldn't find a follow up where you mounted and tested it for output. Is there such a video? Thanks Much, Dave in PA

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  2 роки тому +1

      I sold it to a man in Tennessee 10 years ago. I live down in a valley with little wind.

    • @cruikshank
      @cruikshank 2 роки тому

      @@markp0177 Thanks for the reply. Any feedback from him on how it worked output wise? I’ve found several how to build videos but none yet where they actually use it.

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  2 роки тому +1

      @@cruikshank He put it on top of a hill and said he was getting 300 watts

    • @cruikshank
      @cruikshank 2 роки тому

      @@markp0177 Thank You, that’s pretty good. I appreciate you getting back to me. Have a blessed Sunday & fall.

  • @gublerboy
    @gublerboy 9 років тому +2

    This is awesome!!! im gonna have to start collecting parts to build this!

  • @neroc1
    @neroc1 10 років тому +3

    Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. very interesting ideas.

  • @rwdyer2263
    @rwdyer2263 10 років тому +1

    Excellent video sir. thanks for putting this together. I am wanting to do something like this for my sailboat.

  • @idovalueyou1
    @idovalueyou1 12 років тому

    hello there good work
    wonder how many watt you get out of this generator
    and how can I get the most watts and amps

  • @slshwg
    @slshwg 11 років тому +1

    GREAT JOB! Thank you for a great how to video, what are dimensions of the vane, and what did you use for the metal, please?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  11 років тому

      I used sheet metal. I don't remember the dimensions, this is a video I did years ago and just uploaded it to youtube.

  • @lalomoon227
    @lalomoon227 8 років тому +1

    On the one way dio valve what wattage/amp size did you use?

  • @cristosalvara
    @cristosalvara 10 років тому +1

    very helpfull thanks for sharing . I have being whatching many videos and was a waste of time but this one realy worked to my undertandin thanks GOD bless

  • @imyourhost
    @imyourhost 11 років тому +1

    hi mark. very informative. gonna try one of these for myself. question. is it possible to weld/glue/solder the fly wheel to the shaft so it doesnt unscrew?

  • @aaabbb-qv4ff
    @aaabbb-qv4ff 5 років тому +1

    Very nice presentation! If I would change something - I would change the resolution of this video.

  • @enoxosr1
    @enoxosr1 10 років тому +1

    good project, what specific model tread mill motor you used?
    thanks

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  10 років тому

      Sorry, I don't remember, I made this a few years ago.

  • @humbertini900
    @humbertini900 5 років тому +1

    Great insight into the build just subscribed and it’s a nice compact turbine I also have built a homemade 650 watts wind turbine, a treadmill motor turbine and a little but powerful ametek 30v turbine and built 2 diy solar panels, be careful in high winds one of my first turbines blew up 😕and now have only 2 wonderful turbines working daily 😊it’s very satisfying watching those things working, keep up the good work buddy 👍

  • @Dustybikes1984
    @Dustybikes1984 6 років тому +1

    Just saw your video I’m thinking of doing the same thing...few questions I noticed this video was 6 years ago... is the wind turbine still operating, how much watts you drawing out?
    Any improvements to the system??
    What are you powering ?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  6 років тому

      Hello. The video was two years old before I posted it. I sold the windmill to a man in Tennessee because I have live down in a valley and have no wind. I do not know how well it has work for him.

  • @ailbe0
    @ailbe0 6 років тому +1

    Hi Mark, fantastic video I am currently making my own turbine and I learned a lot from it. Things I especially liked were the spindle for the assembly to turn on, the slip rings which I didn’t know about and modification to the motor shaft to take the turbine. Have you any other turbine videos Mark?

  • @averyhappycamper4533
    @averyhappycamper4533 8 років тому +3

    Nice DIY video. It's good to see how easy it can be.
    It appears to me that you put the blade assembly on backwards, though. The leading edge is, if I'm not mistaken, the straight edge and that should be into the wind, not on the backside. While the generator should be able to work in either direction, the blades are only efficient if facing the proper way.
    I'll be watching your channel for more information on things I can do to improve my living. Thank you!

    • @anjonosaurus
      @anjonosaurus 7 років тому

      A Very Happy Camper the purpose of that tail is for the blades to face right against the flow of the wind.

    • @iman80skid91
      @iman80skid91 6 років тому +1

      He has it correct.
      It's like and aeroplane wing you need the pressure difference on the convex side for it to work.

  • @Aftab-pm5td
    @Aftab-pm5td 11 років тому +1

    Thank you for uploading this video.i like what you explain in this video .

  • @Tubolitia
    @Tubolitia 11 років тому

    I have to ask - is there another type of motor that could be used? I am not mechanically talented and am not sure of what else may be used. I thought a treadmill motor would be cheap here in Australia but it turns out I can almost buy a functioning turbine for the cost of a motor. I am keen to learn and become more "hands on" so any help is appreciated.

  • @cheekysaver
    @cheekysaver 11 років тому +1

    This is a cool vid and it is going into my favorites. You can sometimes just pick up a treadmill for free or for $25 and strip out the motor. Online classified and yard sales may be a good way to go for people trying to do this on a dime.

  • @andyhamm6389
    @andyhamm6389 6 років тому +1

    I liked the video and the end result looks great - but if you look at your positive connection at 11 minutes or so, it looks like you have bare connector which you left floating that you then covered with a grounded shell. From what we can see in the video, it looks like this will end up being a short circuit at some point.

  • @Flopsaurus
    @Flopsaurus 11 років тому +2

    Really informative video. Thanks for posting!

  • @Nodularguy1
    @Nodularguy1 11 років тому +1

    Nice Job ! Thanks for the video. A little shrink tube over connections might be in order.

  • @ChasejWalton
    @ChasejWalton 11 років тому +1

    such an easy setup, awesome stuff.

  • @tedm.mcguire4170
    @tedm.mcguire4170 11 років тому

    this is probably a dumb question but, do you think its possible to generate electricity by running on a treadmill? - Thanks

  • @emilydee5904
    @emilydee5904 10 років тому

    i'm thinking of using electric fan motor is that ok to use? does it have the same result?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  10 років тому

      emily dee No a fan motor will not work. It has to have permanent magnets in the motor.

  • @airographyphotography4824
    @airographyphotography4824 9 років тому

    Hi. I am wondering about why you hooked the diode to the neg rather than the pos? Does it matter? Thanks

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  9 років тому

      +Airography Photography It does not matter

  • @paulwakeham2275
    @paulwakeham2275 8 років тому +1

    Hi great video , how do you slow down the blades in high winds where are the brakes on this ??

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  8 років тому +2

      This blade design will not spin too fast in a high wind.

  • @bartonmediagroup5126
    @bartonmediagroup5126 2 роки тому

    Great video!!!
    Why does prop look backwards to me

  • @hayabusa3558
    @hayabusa3558 10 років тому

    So i have to connect the black wire to positive side of battery right ? Please advise . Thanks in advance !

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  10 років тому

      Yes. You can check it with your meter.

  • @LimerckRCC
    @LimerckRCC 7 років тому

    Mark great video thanks.. tell me 1 think all the videos I have seen about connecting the diode it says connect it to red positive wire but u connected to black negative wire why????

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  7 років тому

      Hello, I don't remember, this is a old video but you can connect the diode to either positive or negative.

  • @shouge4
    @shouge4 9 років тому

    Interesting stuff.i got a tread mill motor saved in the garage.I suppose to run off the battery,we need a ac/dc converter,so I can plug in an appliance righto? Thanx :)

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  9 років тому

      +Scott Houge You will have to charge batteries that will run a inverter.

    • @shouge4
      @shouge4 9 років тому

      +markp0177 Explain? I have a boat battery,or marine battery...I was thinking that would work

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  9 років тому

      +Scott Houge You have the wind turbine charge your marine battery. Your battery will power the inverter and the inverter will power your appliance.

  • @phillipbertovic5073
    @phillipbertovic5073 11 років тому +1

    Mark, this is a great video. I am planning to use your video to build one for myself for a science fair project. Do you have any good ideas for a mount? This will be transported to multiple locations so it can not be cemented in the ground. I was thinking a cement slab with holes drilled into it and screwing the bottom in with a flange. Would this be a good idea?

  • @anvil1956
    @anvil1956 11 років тому

    ok one question Why wouldnt the yaw axis bearing just lift out of the pipe in a severe wind? I didnt see anything holding it in the pipe but weight,

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  11 років тому

      Yes it could happen. I now use a longer center pipe.

  • @tordherflower
    @tordherflower 7 років тому

    great work sir,i have the same motor,but want to know,cos the motor is wid pully is it not an issue?its very heavy,ok once its start spin then ok,but to take start spining its need fast wind........sorry for my english,thanx

  • @larrymoore5811
    @larrymoore5811 2 роки тому

    How do you overcome the requirement for the treadmill motors high rpm's needed for needed voltage?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  2 роки тому +1

      I am only charging a 12 volts system so I don't need high RPM.

  • @carlnewman24
    @carlnewman24 6 років тому +1

    What is the output if wind is constant (Volts (DC) and Watts)?

  • @phillipbertovic5073
    @phillipbertovic5073 11 років тому

    Do you think I could mount it by digging a small hole in the ground and mounting it with cables on four sides and then putting metal stakes into the ground?

  • @hayabusa3558
    @hayabusa3558 10 років тому

    Hi mark ! How can i measure the amp out put from dc generator to a battery 12V ? Thanks

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  10 років тому

      The easiest way is with a simply in line amp meter with a shunt. Here is a link to one.
      www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313&_nkw=amp+meter&_sacat=0

  • @iftikharqureshi3568
    @iftikharqureshi3568 9 років тому

    Hello The video is very helpful. In my area the wind is 1. 5 m/s. Is any body could tell me that such treadmill motor with 3 or 4ft long propellers a 12v car battery can be charged

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  9 років тому

      iftikhar qureshi No you will need a 15 mile per hour wind.

    • @jsollien127
      @jsollien127 9 років тому

      iftikhar qureshi to clarify, mark0177 is saying that you need approximately 6.7 m/s winds or better. Bigger propeller with gearing might work, or a Savonius style turbine.

  • @a.i.5673
    @a.i.5673 7 років тому +1

    you can make the blades stronger by wrapping them in fibreglass and resin , they will be great after , i made mine by myself from pvc pipe and i wrap the with fibre glass and resin , they are perfect

  • @rooke1152
    @rooke1152 9 років тому

    What kind of wattage does it average? I got a treadmill motor laying around and I'm savvy with electronics I just expect something at least 600w any less and it's just production..gotta be able to run the refrigerator ya know..I got a lawn mower generator with a 800w inverter 105amp alternator just doesn't make the cut I really want but it's good for lights tho lol..

  • @SIVPAO
    @SIVPAO 12 років тому

    Mark, what you use to control while the motor produce high voltage like 30V or over to charge 12V battery? What use use to see battery fully charged or not?
    Will the battery explode if over voltage run into battery and too much fully charged?

  • @celtichongy
    @celtichongy 9 років тому +1

    Good concept Mark, thanks for sharing this.

  • @off-gridhillbillystyle3735
    @off-gridhillbillystyle3735 5 років тому +1

    Right on man. Y'all still at it? I need that blocking dioed

  • @MulderXfile
    @MulderXfile 9 років тому

    Do you have some sort of brake mechanism on the motor?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  9 років тому

      Fritz Mulder You don't need a brake with this design blade and the turbine will always have a load on it.

    • @MulderXfile
      @MulderXfile 9 років тому

      Thanks. It makes sense. At a certain speed there will be enough wind resistance to slow down the blade. I'm also busy building a small windturbine but haven't connected by generator motor yet.

  • @haulngrassracing
    @haulngrassracing 5 років тому

    I know this is an old video but whatever happened to the windmill in this video? How long did it last?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  5 років тому

      I sold it to a man in Tennessee after I made it. I do not have enough wind where I live. I talk to him a year after he bought and he said it was working.

    • @haulngrassracing
      @haulngrassracing 5 років тому

      markp0177 oh ok cool 👍 where I live it’s usually mild wind most of the time especially in the fall and spring times. Great video.

  • @marganai
    @marganai 9 років тому

    Hello Marco. They are very interesting your blades. But look a little short for my wind generator. I use ista blades. In your opinion they are efficient? I look pale as your length but with at least one meter. My generator uses a brushless motor. Thanks for the video. Hello.

  • @Hermanvogel
    @Hermanvogel 11 років тому

    Some times we have Very high winds in south Texas,,,have you figured a Braking or speed governing Systems for this unit. Or one so you can Stop it like the Old Windmills to avoid damage. Thanks for the Great video.

  • @JDMumma
    @JDMumma 10 років тому

    Great video!!! Thanks!
    Any reason you did not use a product like Loctite?

  • @hayabusa3558
    @hayabusa3558 10 років тому

    Hi there ! I got the ametek 30V . But i dont know how many amp i can get at 12V to charge battery ? Please advise !

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  10 років тому

      I am not sure. I would guess with a 15 MPH wind around 5 amps.

  • @cheeseballdino
    @cheeseballdino 9 років тому

    is there some kind of break on the motor? meaning if the motor is spinning to fast will it stop the props from spinning. also how many volts is the turbine producing on average?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  9 років тому

      +Ben Dover This design does not have a break, they drag of producing electricity keeps it from spinning too fast. The volts is around 15.

  • @rh5549
    @rh5549 11 років тому +1

    nice wind turbine, what kind of voltage does this produce? is it AC or DC?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  11 років тому

      DC voltage

    • @rh5549
      @rh5549 11 років тому +1

      markp0177
      cool so this could be wired in to a deep cycle marine battery bank and have an inverter going out to make 110 AC

  • @bradapierce1980
    @bradapierce1980 4 роки тому

    Is your site down? I was trying to get in there to look at the Tail Booms and maybe other products you had to build this.

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  4 роки тому

      Hello, I no longer have a web site. I do offer solar panel mount kits on ebay. Here is a link. www.ebay.com/itm/181223665389

  • @jeanmikecoutu
    @jeanmikecoutu 11 років тому

    Mark, Excellent video. I assume positive & negative leads exiting windmill must or would be connected to a readily available battery regulator then to the batteries. My concern is being a 120vdc motor in high winds voltage could spike to voltages higher than regulator or components are rated for. What do I do about that or is there a component available I also assume would go between the windmill output leads and the regulator?

  • @LookOut-km4eg
    @LookOut-km4eg 11 років тому

    diode on neg? shouldnt it be on pos? is it grounded to the frame as well?

  • @iftikharqureshi3568
    @iftikharqureshi3568 9 років тому

    Thanks for ur reply. Is their any solution to get 12v 1amp from wind turbine operating in the area of 1. 5 m/sec wind velocity. I can afford to get the height of 26 feet.

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  9 років тому

      iftikhar qureshi It would take a special low rpm generator

    • @iftikharqureshi3568
      @iftikharqureshi3568 9 років тому

      markp0177 Hello please let me know how I can get low rpm gen.

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  9 років тому

      iftikhar qureshi I don't think you can buy them, you will have to make one. You can rewire the treadmill motor with a smaller gauge wire and more wraps. This will give you more voltage at a lower RPM.

    • @iftikharqureshi3568
      @iftikharqureshi3568 9 років тому

      Hello Can you guide me how to rewind the Chinese made treadmills motor and what gauge of wire with how many turns would suffice to charge one 12v battery. I shall be greatly thankful

    • @iftikharqureshi3568
      @iftikharqureshi3568 9 років тому

      And on my treadmill motor it is written DC 180v

  • @markp0177
    @markp0177  12 років тому +1

    Your blade length and type depends on how fast your generator min rpms are to reach 13 volts. I used a 3 blade design with 30" blades that will start in a low wind.

  • @magnetscoils4774
    @magnetscoils4774 4 роки тому +1

    This will work well to a 12v Batt and on high winds and on a long Pole meaning still not bad..

  • @holybritches
    @holybritches 10 років тому +1

    Mark, I like your channel. It is very interesting to watch. What part of Alabama are you from?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  10 років тому

      holybritches Saraland, just north of Mobile

  • @chriscates3352
    @chriscates3352 2 роки тому

    hello sir, saturday i got free this type of motor, i get 28 volts by turning it with a drill. their was a exra set of blue wires that seem to do nothing, but how can i take this dc volt and charge a battery? to i can power a inverter? do i find a special voltage regulator?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  2 роки тому +1

      Hello, You will have to use a diode and have a charge controller with a dump load if you are building a wind turbine. A wind turbine has to have a load on it at all times so that it does not spin to fast in high wind.

  • @amaninavandownbytheriver4393
    @amaninavandownbytheriver4393 7 років тому

    Mark.. does that treadmill motor actually charge a 12v battery system? How well does that work? How many Volts does it produce?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  7 років тому +1

      Yes it charges a 12 volts system. When ever wind turbine is spinning fast enough to get over 12 volts it is charging. In a strong wind it can get up to 45 volts.

  • @hayabusa3558
    @hayabusa3558 10 років тому

    Hi there ! The black wire negative from slip ring will become positive to battery right ? Because the motor turn clockwise . Am i right ? Thanks

  • @losttreasurehunt
    @losttreasurehunt 9 років тому

    Have u tested this system it will not charge a 12 volt battery you'll have to gear it up at least to 4 or 5 to 1 to get the correct voltage to charge a battery ?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  9 років тому

      +losttreasure hunt No you don't have to gear it up it charges over 12 volts in a 15 mph wind.

    • @losttreasurehunt
      @losttreasurehunt 9 років тому

      +markp0177 Under a load ?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  9 років тому +1

      +losttreasure hunt Yes, a wind turbine must have a load at all times.

    • @losttreasurehunt
      @losttreasurehunt 9 років тому

      +markp0177 I've built a number of these and I know what u can do with them good luck to you ,I'd luv to see a video of it up and running ,thanks

    • @losttreasurehunt
      @losttreasurehunt 9 років тому

      +markp0177 No way and thanks

  • @hichamtassi1753
    @hichamtassi1753 4 роки тому

    Hello, nice video ! how can i remove the flywheel of the treadmill ? mine has a sort of allen bolt in the middle of the flywheel and nothing from the rotor comes from the back end of the motor. Thanks

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  4 роки тому +1

      It just unscrews counter clock wise.

    • @hichamtassi1753
      @hichamtassi1753 4 роки тому

      @@markp0177 what should i unscrew counter clock wise, the allex bolt or the flywheel ? because this allen seems well stuck. Thanks.

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  4 роки тому +1

      @@hichamtassi1753 The allen bolt, you may have to use some heat to free it up.

    • @hichamtassi1753
      @hichamtassi1753 4 роки тому

      @@markp0177 ok, thanks. What is best, to keep or to remove the flywheel for a better blades spinning ? thanks

  • @hunterazaola
    @hunterazaola 11 років тому

    Its easy to work if you have a shop with complete tools and materials great recipe for good outcome.

  • @rogeliogonzalez5293
    @rogeliogonzalez5293 10 років тому

    Great, Mark. A totally layman's question here. I live in a coastal area of Central America with a daily breeze of 13 knots with frequent gusts to 25 knots and higher. Would your system provide enough to continually provide enough charge a battery bank to run a small household? That is, just running a couple of computers, a refrigerator during the day and add low wattage LED lighting at night? I have also a electric well pump. I want off the grid completely. What would you recommend?

    • @markp0177
      @markp0177  10 років тому +1

      I don't think you could run all of that but it would help charge your battery bank. I would do both solar and wind.

    • @rogeliogonzalez5293
      @rogeliogonzalez5293 10 років тому

      markp0177 Thanks. Yes, to charge a battery bank of how many do you think?. Yes, ok....both solar and wind. The well pump is actually far from the house and not on the same power. Man, I wish you were my neighbor! I know a lot of things about a lot of things. Jack of MOST trades...master of NONE. But, when it comes to electrical I'm totally in the dark. (Yes, that was a pun.) Going to just have to learn! Where I'm at it's difficult to get the part necessary.