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Hugh

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Joined: 26/11/2006
Location: Canada
Posts: 41
Posted: 01:01pm 17 Jan 2007
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two things really.
First of, I see the f/P generators sitting up the pole apparently exposed to all the elements, doesn't this wear after a "short" while.
Secondly, and I'm sure this has to do with start up speeds,has anyone tried to bring the rotation down to the ground and hook up there instead of 40 ft in the air.
Hugh
thnxs allways
 
Trev

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Joined: 15/07/2006
Location: Australia
Posts: 676
Posted: 12:01pm 18 Jan 2007
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Hugh,
You can paint it or cover it. My White Pointer (pic to the left, under my name) is covered.
You do need to have it up in the air, keep all friction to a bare minimum. Click on the link & scroll to find the one with the car diff, too much friction.

http://www.thebackshed.com/Windmill/Trev/Trev1.asp

Good luckEdited by Trev 2007-01-19
Trev @ drivebynature.com
 
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