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GGS

12-21-2004 18:21:38




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Just wondering if anyone out there has a wind mill powered system running their house. I was kinda curious what you think about it and any insight you may have on them.




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ScottP

12-22-2004 16:40:08




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 Re: Wind Power in reply to GGS, 12-21-2004 18:21:38  
I have 2 AirX wind generators and 20 75 watt solar panels hooked up to 4 750 amp hour 24 volt batteries. My propane bill droped $200.00 a month.
Genset ran on propane. My system will pay for its' self in 2 years.
It is worth the investment if you get alot of wind. They do make some noise, but you will get used to it pretty fast. ScottP

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GGS

12-22-2004 14:25:53




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 Re: Wind Power in reply to GGS, 12-21-2004 18:21:38  
Well i did save some this year by going to wood. The last owner had an electric furnace put in and the bill was just over $200 for the month of october. He said once it gets in the middle of winter the bill goes up to about $600 a month. After i put the stove in i cut my bill down to $130 for the month of november. Also i saved over 800 kilowatts for that month from the wood--WOW!! So thats the start for me right now.

Thanks for all your input guys

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Gerald J.

12-22-2004 06:45:58




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 Re: Wind Power in reply to GGS, 12-21-2004 18:21:38  
Look up Home Power magazine on-line or in a god book store. They believe in alternative sources of power such as PV, wind, and water as they live way out and that's how they run their homes and offices.

Gerald J.



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SSlyter

12-22-2004 09:43:58




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 Re: Wind Power in reply to Gerald J., 12-22-2004 06:45:58  
We have had a Wind Generator on the Farm since 1987. Email me and I will give you my fathers phone number and he will tell you all about it. The power company will "buy" the kw from you, but for about 1/10th of what you pay for it (at least in KS)!



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buickanddeere

12-21-2004 22:17:02




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 Re: Wind Power in reply to GGS, 12-21-2004 18:21:38  
Wind and solar power works best in remote areas where utility power is not practical. It is a good hobby however for those who like to tinker with stuff and have some $$$ to spend. You will always need to have back-up power. Along wiht a complete re-thinking of how power is used in the home & shop. Wood/coal heat, flourscent lights, a high efficiency fridge from Lehman's Non Electric, and a clothes line are the big four savers.

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D.L.

12-21-2004 18:57:50




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 Re: Wind Power in reply to GGS, 12-21-2004 18:21:38  
We don't have a system now, but intend to build one soon... not sure if we'll use wind or solar, or a combination of both... at any rate, we do as much research as possible to learn what we can. A friend just sent me a link tonight... I had only a couple of minutes to check it out, but it appears to be VERY informative. They claim you can build your own wind powered generator very inexpensively... www.otherpower.com
HTH, regards, D.L.

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GGS

12-21-2004 19:58:09




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 Re: Wind Power in reply to D.L., 12-21-2004 18:57:50  
Thanks for the tip. I was just wondering if its something to check out in the future. I was talking to a buddy of mine and he said the electric company will pay you money back on kilowatts not used. Is that correct?



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T_Bone

12-22-2004 12:24:47




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 Re: Wind Power in reply to GGS, 12-21-2004 19:58:09  
Hi GGS,

I believe the buy back is Federal mandated.

I checked into a small hydro plant to run off my Moms irrigation water. EPA even in the 80's was a bare to deal with, then the irrigation company decided not to let her return the water to the main ditch. Main ditch ran thru here property.

As it was, about $50k if I did all the work if EPA would issue the permits. Return was under $500mth.

Be sure to go listen to a wind turbine before you buy. They make some noise!

T_Bone

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SSlyter

12-22-2004 09:46:06




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 Re: Wind Power in reply to GGS, 12-21-2004 19:58:09  
We have had a Wind Generator on the Farm since 1987. Email me and I will give you my fathers phone number and he will tell you all about it. The power company will "buy" the kw from you, but for about 1/10th of what you pay for it (at least in KS)!



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riverbend

12-22-2004 05:28:00




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 Re: Wind Power in reply to GGS, 12-21-2004 19:58:09  
Check with your local power company. Here in Minnesota, they will.



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greenbeanman in Kansas

12-22-2004 05:44:35




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 Re: Wind Power in reply to riverbend, 12-22-2004 05:28:00  
Most electric companies pay you wholesale prices and not the retail that you have to purchase from them at. If you are grid inter-tie you buy at one rate and sell back at a lower rate.



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