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#Post#: 3183--------------------------------------------------
175diy kit pipe
By: happygolucky Date: June 6, 2014, 6:32 pm
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this is what pipe i need ...in 1 1/2" an 2" x 10'
HTML http://www.homedepot.com/p/Allied-Tube-Conduit-2-in-x-10-ft-Galvanized-Rigid-Steel-Conduit-103101/100113689
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#Post#: 3185--------------------------------------------------
Re: 175diy kit pipe
By: sut Date: June 6, 2014, 8:49 pm
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@HGL so far we have been using 1 1/2 " standard EMT
HTML http://www.homedepot.com/p/Allied-Tube-Conduit-1-1-2-in-x-10-ft-Electric-Metallic-Tube-Conduit-101584/100400412<br
/> We have not been using the ridged emt if you use that I don'
t
know how @lynx bearing assembly will attach. The couplings for
the ridged are thread on where the standard emt uses a slip on
coupling that has 2 set screws to attach to emt so wait till @
LW pipes in lol
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Re: 175diy kit pipe
By: happygolucky Date: June 6, 2014, 9:26 pm
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@ sut i saw that emt pipe at home depot too ...... but it will
rust over time in ground my water table is high? code would not
let me bury it.. i will stick to what you use... until new hub
is made an pin the bottom so it will not twist
we where talking at the weld shop about a thicker pipe an a
sleeve collar pined threw like your couple r just thinking out
loud.. this is going to be in my front yard covered with axle
grease.. :D just kidding!
#Post#: 3189--------------------------------------------------
Re: 175diy kit pipe
By: happygolucky Date: June 6, 2014, 9:38 pm
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@ sut..
this is what lynx said:
You will need a 10' pole 1.5" EMT in the electrical section of
Home Depot/Lowes. It is a galvanized steel conduit. I would
recommend a 2" pole set in concrete and cross pinned in two
places with long bolts or rods. Make sure its plumb. Have a 3'
length above ground. Set the 1.5" inside the 2" and cross pin
with through bolts in two places. It is vital that the pole not
spin in the ground. If it does spin the wiring wraps quickly,
tears off the stator and then you can't control turbine speed.
The 1.5" coupler needs to be through bolted into the 1.5" EMT.
Set screws alone wont do.
If you want the installation to look pretty get some large
diameter PVC tube in white and surround the 1.5" EMT which tends
to look like a toothpick compared to the Turbine. I cut the PVC
about a foot short of reaching the ground. When everything is
installed, I lift it up and block it up with two half shells of
PVC at ground level and secure together with white vinyl tape.
#Post#: 3193--------------------------------------------------
Re: 175diy kit pipe
By: sut Date: June 7, 2014, 8:00 am
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@ Hgl I have a problem with that ! the 2' in ground and 1 1/2
inside will fit sloppy and shake (I think have not tried it )
BUT I do know you can take up the slop with a short piece of 1
/1/2 piece of sch 40 pvc cut in half . you take the 1 1/2 pvc
after cut in half and put it on 1 1/2 pipe,(1/2 on each side )
you use quick grip clamps to force it over and tight to to the
sides of the 1 1/2 emt then it will fit real tight inside of 2"
. Now you wont be able to get it back out very easily so your 1
1/2 pipe will be stuck in 2 inch pipe that's in the ground. I
also know this needs to be addressed because as of now my
windmill is only 5'5" above ground with 10' emt in ground (3')
but I have not had time to work in this problem, I see the light
at the end of the tunnel.
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Re: 175diy kit pipe
By: sut Date: June 7, 2014, 8:12 am
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@ CG yes I forgot about your idea and that will solve the
trouble ( DUH on my end )
#Post#: 3200--------------------------------------------------
Re: 175diy kit pipe
By: lynx wind Date: June 7, 2014, 9:45 am
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This is what I do and it works well. You can't go over 10'
without guy wires. This design puts the lowest part of the VAWT
at about 8' up. You can just reach the blade if you reach up.
Decide where you want the VAWT, put 6-8' of 2" down in ready mix
below frost line with about 3-4' above ground. Cross pin the 2"
in two places so it doesn't spin. A 1' length of 1/4" -3/8" rod
is good.
The top cross pin will be where the VAWT mast will rest. This
may be 3-6" below ground.
I like to wire the stator with a white lamp cord 6'-8' long so I
can plug into my extension cord, unplug and short the turbine
etc.... Cross pin the coupler into the 1.5" EMT and tighten.
Make sure set screws are deeply seated in turbine hub and
locked.
Two people can lift the pole and set down into the 2" stub.
Drill through in two place and bolt through with 1/4-20 bolts.
Prepare the Turbine with blades, braces on the magnet rotor. On
a tall ladder you can set the Turbine down into the stator.
Optionally you can prepare the whole turbine and two people can
lift and drop into the 2" stub. Don't do it on a windy day!
I like to surround the steel pole with a large diameter white
PVC for aesthetics. This needs to be in two pieces, top piece
and lower. The lower piece can be alarger diameter or half
shell. When installed it looks more proportionate.
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Re: 175diy kit pipe
By: happygolucky Date: June 7, 2014, 9:47 am
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that's what i imagined.. thanks lynx
#Post#: 3206--------------------------------------------------
Re: 175diy kit pipe
By: happygolucky Date: June 7, 2014, 4:23 pm
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@sut i understand... i have done it 3 ways... if you cross pin
the the 2"in concrete its is fixed an then you can slide pvc to
take up slack correct i i do that too on solar mobile pole
mount..i also have cross pined the 1 1/2 in side 2" an it
will be tight an not move.. i beefed up to 5/16 bolt an
lockwasher an nut.. you can also use grout as a filler.. that's
how fill an take up slack... in my permanent solar panel
poles... that way is super solid an will not move......if you
need to repair back up a truck..an remove turbine or repair ....
my wings will be 2 foot above your head maybe more like 3" not
sure on how high yet but it will work. an be permanent.. CG
has a good idea.. but if i was to go that route i would make a
telescope pole pined an ease up an down..
need to make a hub that goes inside a 2 "ID thick wall single
threaded pipe heavy galvanized pipe an drill 2 set screws into
aluminum hub from out side 2" pipe that's what i thought was
going to happen.. so many ways ...!
look at my solar pole they don't budge an they are grouted
inside an out..
#Post#: 3207--------------------------------------------------
Re: 175diy kit pipe
By: lynx wind Date: June 7, 2014, 4:49 pm
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@Happy
Whoa... what do you mean you need to make a Hub that slides
into a 2"? Your alternator is done and I mentioned it is built
on the Gull 160 hub. It needs to go on a 1.5" EMT pipe. The
coupler is already on. It is complete, just bolt on your rotor
arms and mount on a pole.
I also made a boost rectifier and kill switch. You just need to
run a wire from stator to circuit.
What are you doing with the SUT blades? Don't throw them away,
I will take them back.
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