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Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator
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- Uses wind to generate power and run your appliances and electronics
- Constructed from lightweight, weatherproof cast aluminum
- Fully integrated regulator that automatically shuts down when the batteries are completely charged
- Maximum power up to 400 watts or 27 Amps
- Measures 15 x 9 x 27 inches (WxHxD)
Product Description
The Sunforce 44444 400 Watt Wind Generator uses wind to generate power and run your appliances and electronics. Constructed from lightweight, weatherproof cast aluminum, this generator is also a great choice for powering pumps or charging batteries for large power demands. With a maximum power up to 400 watts or 27 amps, this device features a fully integrated regulator that automatically shuts down when the batteries are completely charged. The 44444 is virtually m… More >>
Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator
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7 Comments
December 31st, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Super. I like to write reviews with little to no context either. We have so much alike.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 31st, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Folks, unless you live in one of the very few windy locations and most of those places are rural, what good is a wind turbin for $2,000+?
I can charge batteries for pennies, charge my shaver, my boat and RV batteries with utility power at 12 cents per kwh. Also, consume 120 or 240 power for the same cost. Yes, in the long run it adds up but I don’t have to maintain the power supply either.
Wind energy is a long way from being feasisble to own and maintain let alone sell it’s power to the grid.
Rating: 2 / 5
December 31st, 2009 at 7:05 pm
All your thoughts are very interesting and helpful if you have a BS in electrical engineering, however, for me I was just confused. Like most Americans, my husband and I want to find realistic alternative energy and have been tossing about the idea of a wind generator for our home to subsidize what we get from our electric company. None of the reviews I read gave me any indication as to whether or not the wind turbines advertised here were worth the price. Come on people, remember some of us have our BS degrees in sciences that do not require a lot of math or calculus.
Rating: 3 / 5
December 31st, 2009 at 7:15 pm
27 Amps X 14 Volts = 378 Watts therefore 2-3 amps is unacceptable if batterys are low, unit is either defective or way over rated…. unless batteries were almost full then 2-3 amps is normal since regulator is tappering down voltage,
Rating: 2 / 5
December 31st, 2009 at 9:35 pm
I mounted my wind generator to the top side of the house that I am renting. The house happens to be in an area where there is a lot of wind on windy days. I did have some problems finding materials to mount to the side of the house. I could not find a 2″ O.D. tube that the generator would fit onto. I did find a 1-3/4″ O.D. tube that is used for electrical purposes. The tube is galvonized steel, light weight. I used some gasketing to make up the 1/4″ that was needed to securely fasten the generator to the tube. I then cut an extension cord and wired one end to the leads on the generator. I ran the remaining 50′ into the basement through a hole in the foundation that I drilled. The generator spins up and works! I am waiting for a windy day to start generating some electricity
Rating: 5 / 5
January 15th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
I’ve always been fascinated by wind power in particularly, though alternate energy in general is a great topic. I’ve wondered for a long time how to get started with it at a small scale. Where can I get good batteries at a reasonable expense?
February 21st, 2010 at 1:15 pm
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