Published on Jan 24, 2014 by Angry Ram
-New Improved model-
WARNING: This video is intended for information purposes only, working with electricity can be dangerous, If you are not qualified, please consult an electrician before attempting any wiring shown in this video.
I’ve been living off the grid for a few years now, using a converted water powered F&P washing machine motor to generate more than enough power to run all the appliances & hot water I use in my cabin in the woods in Nelson NZ, as well as powering all the tools I use in my workshop. In that time I’ve saved many thousands of dollars from not having to pay power bills. In this detailed video I’ll show you how it’s done.
I’m told Whirpool Cabrio and Maytag Bravos use the same type of stator motor for those who can’t find this model.
Very clever! Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks #1
was looking for something like this
Im building a wind generator from a 100 amp Alternator too
I’ll be looking into doing something like this , I have a washer all in parts out in the barn
Alternator will put out a much higher current than this washer. BUT it probably takes a little more oomf and faster turn speed than this washer does too.
The alternator is rated 100A at 12vDC(actually closer to the 14V-15V range.
The washer will put out either 120 or (more likely) 220Volts AC but not more than 30A. Probably 15A-20A.
didnt watch the video due to bandwidth BUT Id bet im pretty close.
its all pretty dirty power so plan to injure anything sensitive unless you use a power conditioner or a good ripple filter.
thanks for the heads up
Im still in the design build stages , I also need to find a way to convert and store what power i get and a way to dump if it over charges , plus a way to govern the windmill so it wont spin out of control in too high a wind
at this stage im just playing around with it to learn
Stay tuned Ill post a link to some designs that work good at this size.
I like the helix design that incorporate a pivot on a tension spring. If the wind gets too strong it simply lies down, locks and stops until you release the latch again. Great for small scale hobby sized but not ever scaled up bigger than 10ft from what I ever seen.
If storage is to be used then a charge controller from a solar panel, post rectifier(after ac to dc), will solve some of your issues.
I believe you can convert ceiling fan motors for this too.
Although it might not produce as much juice as an alternator.
But it would be a fun project.
Good ‘ol American ingenuity!