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| carla |
Posted - 15/12/2006 : 23:31:34
hi, i am trying to sort out lighting for a field shelter. i have some of the bits already... such as a dynamo from ebay,a battery from a friend and am expecting a broken cooler fan from a friend. i have tried maplins, but they have now stopped doing the velleman P1823, and cannot advise on an alternative.since i don't really have the understanding ,and am only copying other people, i don't know where to go next. any ideas please? also, i am in the forest of dean. is there anyone nearby who would like to share information? i have the room here to experiment with options... but not the knowledge.
cheers,carla. |
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| gotwind |
Posted - 16/12/2006 : 10:42:29
Hello Carla.
I assume you are talking about the dynohub style generator. I would forget about the velleman kit, it is not needed, when charging a 12v battery.
All the information you require for the dynohub are in my plans for £2.99
http://www.gotwind.org/Purchase_Plans.htm
Also there is a page on my site of visitors succesful wind generators, maybe you could copy or adapt them to suit your needs.
http://www.gotwind.org/visitor_1.htm
The simplest method of power generation is solar panels - Although they are expensive, Maplin do some good solar kits.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=96861&doy=16m12
The cheapest panels I have seen in the U.K are from Navitron, 20W for £75
http://www.navitron.org.uk/photovoltaic_solar_cell.htm
This is a pretty good deal aswell, free postage
http://www.bettergeneration.co.uk/shop/solarmate-ii---10w-solar-lighting-kit-19.html
Ben
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