From: ham789@netzero.net
On 12/11/2014 11:15 AM, Paul Dudley wrote:
> On Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:26:14 -0500, adsDUMP wrote:
>
>> Most treadmills use DC motors - typically in the 100-150 volt range.
>>
>> If the treadmill motor is a permanent magnet motor, you can easily make
>> it into a DC generator.
>>
>>
>> On Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:54:10 -0600, Paul Dudley
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I've recently began to dabble with PV and since we do tend to get some
>>> good breezes (Harnett County NC)I've decided to try my luck at wind
>>> turbine energy as well. I've been reading about how people turn a
>>> treadmill motor into a generator.
>>>
>>> My PV is the HF 45 watt set. It does a great job of providing lights in
>>> my barn (it comes with 2 12vdc lights). I have an HF 2000/4000w inverter
>>> hanging off it and when the batteries are fully charged I run my drill,
>>> recip-saw or circ-saw etc. But certain days with lack of sun the panels
>>> barely push 11.8v. Yet the wind is blowing my neighbors lawn decor
>>> windmill full speed.
>>>
>>> 1 ) I've run up on a Roadmaster Corp Vitamaster 500 treadmill for $20.
>>> Does anyone know what sort of motor it would have and would it be
>>> suitable for said needs ? I've searched the web for any info on them but
>>> can't seem to find any manuals or info.
>>>
>>> 2) If the above motor wouldn't be suitable than I've considered trying
>>> to rebuild a ceiling fan into an alternator. Anyone have any luck with
>>> one ?]
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>> Paul
>
> Well ... I went to see about the treadmill today and it was gone.
> Thanks to those who replied. ... Still lookin'
>
> Paul
>
This is third hand from memory, but,
There was a guy in Oregon who started with garbage disposal
motors and changed the magnets for more output.
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