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Re: Domestic wind turbines
Reply #30 - Jul 10th, 2009, 5:02am
 
I have come across another type of wind generator but have not seen any comments anywhere on it other than its inventor. Its called energy ball http://www.home-energy.com/engels/ebv100.htm - looks interesting no idea of price though.
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Reply #31 - Aug 10th, 2009, 5:29pm
 
Any word back yet on the Wizzmill idea.?
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Reply #32 - Sep 14th, 2009, 1:44pm
 
A friend of mine who is "techky aware" bought a wizzmill but is disappointed by its performance. One question though,  should the turbine blades move in a clockwise manner or does it matter. His look like they are turning anti-clockwise.
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Re: Domestic wind turbines
Reply #33 - Jan 12th, 2010, 8:29am
 
If you are considering using renewable energy in your home then you may be considering a domestic wind turbine. This is, in essence, a much smaller version of the turbines which dot the landscape, and can be used to provide electricity for your home. A domestic wind turbine can be fitted to your house or in a suitable location very close to the building, and the energy derived from it will go towards powering your home.

In order to fully power a modern home, the domestic wind turbine would need to span five metres from tip to tip on a site with good wind conditions. The average household consumption is approximately 4500 KWh and a domestic wind turbine with a span of two metres might yield 500 KWh per year in good conditions. The energy produced by the turbine can be used to charge batteries or be connected to the national grid. In many cases homeowners use a domestic wind turbine to supplement the energy they receive from the national grid, thus reducing their bills but not being entirely reliant on the wind power.


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Re: Domestic wind turbines
Reply #34 - May 15th, 2010, 8:52pm
 
Ok, I have had the wizzmill installed now for over 6 months it is heating a 200 litre cylinder through a 2 litre economizer.
It will not make the water hot but does bring it up to 25 to 30 degrees.
So I top it up with the boiler.
I am not sorry I bought it but including the grant available I could install evacuated tubes for €3,600 all in.
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