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A wind turbine is a simple mechanical device similar to the windmill. The blades of your turbine will catch air currents, using that motion to transmit mechanical energy along a drive shaft. This shaft will then turn the components of a generator, creating clean, renewable energy for your household and cutting down on your electric bills. What's more, your turbine can be mostly built with simple materials available at your local hardware store. | A wind turbine is a simple mechanical device similar to the windmill. The blades of your turbine will catch air currents, using that motion to transmit mechanical energy along a drive shaft. This shaft will then turn the components of a generator, creating clean, renewable energy for your household and cutting down on your electric bills. What's more, your turbine can be mostly built with simple materials available at your local hardware store. | ||
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#Connect to a battery or circuit. Now that you have your generator tied in to a charge controller and through the base of your tower, you're ready to tie in the line from your turbine. Whenever tying in an external electrical source to your main home circuit, you should consult a professional electrician. Many areas required a licensed professional to handle this kind of wiring.<ref name="rf17">http://www.reuk.co.uk/Grid-Tie-Inverters.htm</ref><ref name="rf18">http://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/outdoors/tips/a9279/install-a-transfer-switch-and-beat-the-next-blackout-15762470/</ref><ref name="rf10" /> | #Connect to a battery or circuit. Now that you have your generator tied in to a charge controller and through the base of your tower, you're ready to tie in the line from your turbine. Whenever tying in an external electrical source to your main home circuit, you should consult a professional electrician. Many areas required a licensed professional to handle this kind of wiring.<ref name="rf17">http://www.reuk.co.uk/Grid-Tie-Inverters.htm</ref><ref name="rf18">http://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/outdoors/tips/a9279/install-a-transfer-switch-and-beat-the-next-blackout-15762470/</ref><ref name="rf10" /> | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
