How to- Wind Turbine Made from Scrap Metal...

Step 2: DC Motor

Thls Motor is from a treadmill Workout machine that was Destined for Scrap metal

When this Motor Spins it easily Produces power and with a Regulator ill just keep it at 12volts..

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shuja.shaher says: Aug 15, 2011. 8:07 AM

Beautiful!!!!!
Where else do you find the DC motors, other than treadmills?
Can you give some idea where to look?

skeptikool in reply to shuja.shaherAug 26, 2011. 8:06 PM

It may not be in all models but Black and Decker have a very powerful permanent magnet motor in their lawnmowers. Wonderful to power a bicycle. Perhaps you can learn more by Googling a schematic of their different electric mowers.

itzsnitz says: Aug 14, 2011. 12:11 PM

I'm curious to discover your output voltage/current. You may have an opportunity to improve efficiency if you use a small gearbox. Have you researched the average wind speeds at your installation site?

Avg. Wind Speed Data:
(http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/wind_maps.asp)

Pushthatbolder (author) in reply to itzsnitzAug 14, 2011. 10:27 PM

stay tuned for power output readings (when its not raining)

badace in reply to PushthatbolderAug 16, 2011. 6:41 PM

Can't wait to hear how much power this is putting out!

Even if it just powered some CFLs or an iPad/Laptop I'd say you have a success story.

Great Intractable.