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Norbert
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 13/10/2006 : 09:03:12
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Hi Forum Members
I have come across your website for the first time today, while trying to find out more about costs etc. of the installation of a home wind turbine.
I would like to add to the discussion, by raising the concern, that the creation of a relatively, exceptionally strong (variable) magnetic field might affect the wellbeing people placed (living / working / sleeping) physically close (or right within the [magnetic] turbulence of the field).
Does any of my fellow participants, here or someone possibly stimulated to also contribute, know anything substantial about the extent / magnitude / relevance of the issue and perhaps the need for some form of (effective) shielding?
Regards and a good day to all of you
Norbert
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fungus
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Posted - 13/10/2006 : 14:27:35
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| I would really not worry about magnetic fields as they are actually very small.I made a magnetic detector and it could measure nothing about 15cm away from a neodmyium magnet. This distance is less than the distance to the edge of the blades and the wind generator should be mounted on a tower which will even lessen the magnetic field to probably less than the earths magnetic field. The dynohub and Ametek generators on this webiste use ceramic magnets(even less powerful). I myself do not believe that there is any harmful effect from magnets. |
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gotwind
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/10/2006 : 19:29:29
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Hello Norbert, and welcome.
I have to agree with fungus, I've never read about any problems with magnetic field effects from wind generators. |
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Anonwelder
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 29/10/2006 : 16:46:21
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| Hi Norbert. To allay you concerns, just take a pocket compass and see which way it points, North, of course. Now, get as close as possible to the mast where a turbine would be and have another look, North again. This suggests that the earth's magnetic field is way stronger than anything in a turbine. Hope this helps. |
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Home Wind Turbines - Magnetic Field Concerns
