Monthly Archives: March 2012

Jonathan Schreiber winding a coil

Thanks to Jonathan for this video with some new ideas for coil winding!

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48-volt heating controller

Here is a diagram for a simple 48-volt heating control system for a 3 metre ‘recipe‘ turbine.  I did this design for Dr Francis Greaves in Ireland. Notes: There is no battery but the voltage is stabilised by the bank … Continue reading

Posted in construction, products/technical, wind systems tutorial | 7 Comments

Servicing the 6kW Proven on Scoraig

I have just done a service on our local Proven 6kW (aka Proven 11, aka Kingspan Wind KW6) at the Council’s School here on Scoraig.  First time it has been taken down since 2006.  Installed in 2003 by Sangsters. Nothing … Continue reading

Posted in my own projects, products/technical, Scoraig, UK small wind scene | 59 Comments