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Bushman

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Joined: 24/04/2007
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Posted: 03:30am 24 Apr 2007

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Hi all - great site and forum thank you. For our (off-grid) property in the mountains south-west of Sydney we plan to upgrade the current solar/petrol generator arrangement with more PV panels and a wind turbine. So far, all the research suggests the F&P motor/stator option is the way to go.

The "Backshed" instructions seem to make sense, along with blades shaped from 150 mm UPVC pipe - a bit under 2 m overall diameter. I have good engineering facilities though my own and the workshop of various mates

The bad news is that F&P or their repairers) will not supply recycled parts and access to tips here is near impossible. Any suggestions about where to get suitable P&F components in NSW would be appreciated. (I'll pay for interstate freight if necessary). Maybe there are other components(like LG dryers)that might substitute - if so, are there any special mating/shaft problems?

Thanks and regards

Bushman

dwyer
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Joined: 19/09/2005
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Posted: 06:34am 24 Apr 2007

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Hi Bushman
I have alot of spare parts in my workshed and if you want any of F&P hubs ,shaft ,bearing let me know as l am at near Toowoomba Qld and might able to help you out

Dwyer the Bushman

Bushman

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Posted: 07:06am 24 Apr 2007

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Hello Dwyer

Thank you for the speedy reply. I also heard back from a dealer in Sydney who is supplying 5 F&P sets (including shaft, stator etc)very cheaply so it looks as though I'm set for the moment. However, I may want to buy other bits from you so we should keep in touch.

Cheers

Alan

Gizmo

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Posted: 08:32am 24 Apr 2007

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Hi Alan, welcome to the site.

Try ebay, I occasionally see them there. Search for windmill, and you can sometimes find someone selling a complete F&P motor for the purpose of building your own windmill. I just checked and there are none there currently, but try again in a week.

Glenn

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Bushman

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Posted: 10:21am 24 Apr 2007

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G'Day Glen

This forum is a real credit to you. For interest only. I have one too in the marine industry - see the link to the forum at www.handymariner.com.au/

Re wind generator, I found a source of motors afte rI posted the first message - lovely Italian guy who rents washing machines. Would you believe 5 motors for just $100 AND he wants to buy a wind generator after the prototype has been tested.

I'll try not to drive you guys mad with questions, but might need some input when it comes to selection and modification of the rectifier etc. I'll build the mechanical bits first.

Thanks for the prompt response

Alan

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