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gonzo
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Joined: 18/02/2007
Location: Australia
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Posted: 04:58am 13 Sep 2007
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any input would be appreciated
wings 285x140x1500h alum with 5 f/p washer body plate steel ribs
arms 479 from wings
shaft 42.5
top bearing f209
bottem bearing f/p
star wiring
oatley k241
tower 25 mm box section steel 350x3500h
base (not shown) 1400x1500h x350 pyramid
not in location that is 3hrs west at wyangala dam
thanks gonzo r/b enterprizes
 
Gizmo

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Joined: 05/06/2004
Location: Australia
Posts: 5116
Posted: 06:24am 13 Sep 2007
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Thats a very steep hill there.

Looks good, how does it run?

Glenn
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gonzo
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Joined: 18/02/2007
Location: Australia
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Posted: 08:24pm 13 Sep 2007
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it spins but not constant or quick
glows a 100 watt spot light orange to yellow
lots of trees around
no noise to speak of arms are bolted to shaft and rubber mounted
with old inner tube
long shaft length to allow work on f/p , electrics without lowering
will be guyed with steel cable at final location
to be used to charge 12volt batt to remote water pump
and poss connect to house 24volt system
this is 2 week test run before delivery
would not have come this far without the help
of this site and its members so thankyou
next job peltier unit onto esky


 
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