Lenny1969

New Member

• May 31, 2006

• #1

Right im after something along the lines of a wind generator/turbine for simple outdoor battery charging.
Does anyone here use one on a boat, or has used one?
How effective are the smaller ones? Im looking at a Rutland 503.

And does anyone have one they want to sell by any chance?

 

yella

New Member

• May 31, 2006

• #2

is it for charging a 12v battery len, if so there is a solar panel thingy on ebay that is good, only about 20 quid

 

Lenny1969

New Member

• May 31, 2006

• #3

Ye its for charging battery when out and about.
Thing with solar panels is you need a decent one, at least 60 watt upwards to do a half decent job. They are very easy to break, and they dont work at night.
The wind jobby keeps going even when your asleep.

 

yella

New Member

• May 31, 2006

• #4

only if its windy

 

yella

New Member

• May 31, 2006

• #5

is it for yer carashack

 

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slob

Well-Known Member

• May 31, 2006

• #6

i seen one being used to run a telly and fridge once, years ago. i've no idea what make or output it was.

 

yella

New Member

• May 31, 2006

• #7

we have 36 of em in the sea about a mile off the coast, they reckon they provide enough power to boil 3 kettles all at the same time

 

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slob

Well-Known Member

• May 31, 2006

• #8

you get special strides made with turbine in the back.;then all you would need do is eat lots of beans