DIY Wind Energy: The Green Electricity Turbine
Using a motor from an old exercise treadmill and some PVC pipe, learn how to construct your own DIY wind energy turbine. While the electrical power may not be enough to get your home off the grid, but the project clearly explains in simple terms the technology involved in turning wind into free electricity.
Why Stop with Wind?
There are plenty of other ways to generate your own electricity and go green. Check out some of our DIY free electricity posts:
November 15th, 2009
What type of treadmill motor should I look for?
Is there a hp or amp range that I should look for?
November 16th, 2009
It depends on how much power you need outputted. You can probably spec out the amp to return ratio online somewhere.