Or, you can make your own dump load controller using a zener diode with your
voltage spec to dump and connect it to a relay with a 12 volt DC coil. If you have
24 or 48 volt system you can still use a 12 volt relay. Since battery power is
linear just take the power to run the relay off of one 12 volt section of the
total battery bank. When the voltage of the whole bank drops so will the voltage
in the 12 volt section turning the zener diode off again and the recharge cycle
can start over. Do some reading on Zener diodes so you don't install it backwards.
They are directionally sensitive like all diodes.
Or, purchase a diversion
load controller from us and also a diversion
load.
The modern way to monitor your battery from over charging
is to have a diversion load that performs another
task such as heating water or heating air when your battery is in danger of over
charging. Shutting down the output of your wind turbine is old school thinking.
None of these wind turbines
have charge controllers inside the PMA or PMG. Eagles philosophy is to keep all
the electronics easily accessible at ground level and as close to the battery
or grid feeder as possible. Raising and lowering turbines is not a fun job so
you'll want to put as few components as possible on the top of your tower. Having
a charge controller 40 feet in the air is very inconvenient to adjust, monitor
and service to say the least!
Do it the right way and use the load diverting
"DUMP LOAD" philosophy! Please call if you need help with this.
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NEED MORE POWER? - Install
A Mini Wind Farm
Most people have an inherent pre-conceived notion
that a property should have only ONE wind turbine.
It's puzzling to see people
putting in 10 solar panels and ONLY one wind turbine and then wondering why the
wind turbine puts out less power than their 10 solar panels. If you put in 10
Eagle wind generators and ONLY one solar panel then you would be wondering why
the solar panel puts out less power. Having multiple wind turbines is not only
a practical solution but an absolute necessity for creating low cost electrical
energy. The inherent misconception of having only ONE wind turbine per property
is a myth that has to be actively talked about and challenged.
Eagle's have broken a major pricing barrier and for the first time it makes
sense to put up a mini wind farm instead of one mega wind turbine. Many people
have decided to install as many as 20 to 30 Eagles for the same price of installing
one big 10KW system. Mini wind farm advantages are many.
Mini Wind Farm Advantages:
- More
total power per dollar spent
- Self installation. No cranes or heavy
equipment needed
- Progressive affordability. Start small and add more
turbines as you can afford them
- Redundant dependability with multiple
turbines running
- Very weather proof! Snow and ice create no major
problems in small wind turbines
- No high wind speed worries. Small
turbines are extremely durable in storms!
- No building permits required
in many areas for small or low level turbines
- Less conspicuous than
a giant 80 foot tall tower. Very neighbor friendly!
- Flexibly. Add
ONLY as many turbines as you need to run your household
- Use 20' pipes
with 4 feet cemented into the ground. Cheap and simple mounts
- 16'
foot high mounts on 1.5" schedule #80 pipe do not require guy wires
- Easy
to service. Simply slide turbine down to ground level right on the pipe. EASY!
- Can be placed closer to property lines. Great for small properties (Fall
Zone Rule)
- No expensive tower that can actually cost more than the
wind turbine itself
- Mini wind farms blend in with scenery and have
a high acceptance rate from neighbors and community
(You need to be
in an area that has good wind near ground level like high deserts, coastal or
mountain passes)
There are plenty of areas with good wind near or close to
ground level. There is much talk of having very tall towers in the wind turbine
industry but NOT every area requires this type of strategy. At the mfg's r facility
for instance, it's difficult to remain standing on very windy days. There are
millions of sites all over the world that have good low level wind characteristics
just perfect for mini wind farms.
Warning;
Please note that these blades are very sharp and can cause severe injury if handled
improperly. Treat these blades with the same respect you would have for a sharp
sword.
These blade sets can turn at well over 2000 RPM on a windy day
and can cause severe bodily injury when they are spinning. Use extreme caution!
Never mount or work on a wind turbine on a windy day. Never place a turbine in
any area that can be accessed by inexperienced persons or children. We assume
no liability for ANY injuries caused by these products.
Running
reliably SINCE 11-18-2000 (First model)
Tested at and average wind speed
of 15.5 MPH in the Lancaster desert.
MAKE
YOUR OWN TURBINE with our Blades & Hub & Mounting Bracket & Tail
