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sawtron1
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Posted: 11:41am 17 Jan 2009

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Hello, All,
Has anyone had anything to do with a Mallard 800E wind turbine from Mikes windmill shop, looks a great unit,anyother comments please.
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Posted: 11:32pm 17 Jan 2009

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Things to look for in these new wind-turbine shops on the internet.

Does it use a modified automotive alternator, if so deduct 2 points.

Does it use metal blades, if so deduct 2 points.

Calculate swept area, calculate possible output if output exceeds Betz limits, deduct 2 points. If output exceeds theoretical, deduct 4 points.

If the mill has more than 3 blades, deduct a point per extra blade.

Start with 10 points .... if you end up with less than 9 points, look somewhere else.

Ron

I'd say I hate to be so negative but I believe there is a small industry that will destroy small wind turbine acceptance. Products like the one mentioned will hasten goobernment intervention and regulation.

Adventure is just bad planning." -- Roald Amundsen

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