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mseepman · #1 03-04-2009, 03:47 PM

I would for sure be interested too. I'm looking to build a new home and now is the time to investigate this stuff.

Gizmo · #2 03-04-2009, 06:56 PM

www.windterra.com has some info on energy to windspeed ratios. But if the wind is givin you can get 1200watts.
Price point I would say you can get them around $8500 plus install. (I bought the prototypes so my price isn't retail)

Gizmo · #3 03-04-2009, 07:09 PM

Here are the renderings I did for our house when I had to apply for a permit. Sorry About the size.

Delphinus · #4 03-04-2009, 07:36 PM

How does it work, do you have to have large batteries that get charged by the turbines then you run a circuit off that, or there some kind of automatic load balancing for the whole house? Sorry to go a little off topic, it's just interesting stuff.

I wonder how hard it'd be to get a permit in Calgary for those. It's already a little bit absurd how hard it can be to get permits for solar panels - although I think I've heard that council is considering softening the process a bit to encourage green thinking - but I don't think anything's come of it as yet. So something that's moving and a bit of a visual attractant, man I could just see those bureaucrats having a hey day with it.

digital-audiophile · #5 03-04-2009, 07:47 PM

I'm not sure what I would do if my neighbour put those up

mark · #6 03-05-2009, 12:04 AM

I'm surprised you got approval.

Gizmo · #7 03-13-2009, 04:41 PM

Turbines aside, I've been crazy busy trying to get the system up and running. I've built new breeder tank stands and the tanks last weekend. I didn't realize how easy glass was to work with, provided you have the right tools. I added a UV filter on a quiet one 3000 pump. and built a catwalk behind the main tank to allow for easier access. Ran a water test on the breeders for almost a week now and its all good, so I will be draining out the crap tap water and start RO (probaby take 3-4 days to fill the entire system (528 gallons now btw) Oh, and I made a water change unit that will make waterchanges about 5 min long and not have to touch a drop of water. I know, lets see some pics. I got them in the camera I just need to unload them tonight and post them. Tonight I promise!