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  1. C

    Wind turbines for pool heater

    I have a 10kw heat pump for my above ground swimming pool. I was wondering if possible what sort of turbine I would need to run it so as to keep costs down? This is a general wonderment at the moment
  2. Macsamillion

    Domestic Wind turbine

    Has anyone got any good stories /recommendations of a small domestic turbine . I have read a lot , and it seems its not always viable . I do have a good location out of turbulence and in my opinion its always bloody windy. I`m looking to have a try at installing something as a trial. I already...
  3. richy3333

    Any Myenergi experts that can help with a wind turbine dilemma and economy 10!

    Hi All. Is there anyone on the forum who's brains I could pick regarding and issue with a Harvi, Eddi, hub and Zappi problem. All tied in with a wind turbine, economy 10 thick walls, cellotex and metal roofing let alone multiple buildings and distance! Thus far Myenergi have been unable to sort...
  4. D

    UK Why does my RCD keep tripping?

    We've been having some windy weather here in Oxford recently. It's occasionally causing the lights to flicker and sometimes it causes the RCD in the attached photo to trip (the one I've put a red box around). First question - is that normal? It happens when we're not "doing" anything in terms...
  5. Steve93

    Do you HAVE to fix Henley blocks to a wall?

    Is there a regulation as such for a Henley block to be fixed to the wall?
  6. S

    DIY: Cable thickness for 250w 12v Wind Turbine 40m

    DIY . Hello, I own a Marlec Rutland 913 250w , 12v Wind Turbine that I want to erect on land outside my caravan. The turbine will be 10m in the air and will be located about 15m from my caravan. I will size to 30 meters of cable. The charge controller the wires terminate to has a 20amp fuse...
  7. gretsch

    LED bulb safety

    Hi all. We're going to be replacing some edison bulbs in our patio with LED lights. I'm not very familiar with safety when it comes to LED's. This article from LED Lights Unlimited was pretty good about checking the bulbs and wiring, but I'm interested in knowing how they'll do outside this...
  8. Lou

    Are you for or against offshore wind farms and tidal barriers?

    Been discussing this in another thread and I thought it would be interesting to see what others thought about this type of renewable energy for the UK. Here is the thread, discussion welcome :) New Offshore Renewable Energy Wind Farms announced in the UK
  9. Lou

    New Offshore Renewable Energy Wind Farms Announced in UK

    The government have today announced new wind farms in the UK at the lowest prices yet. The farms will power around 7 million homes by 2025 and offers investors in the wind farms the lowest prices so far at £39.65 per megawatt per hour. For comparison the new nuclear power station set to open...
  10. F

    Wind farm roles

    Hello, not sure if this is the right section to post in but I’m looking for a bit of advice on wind farm electrical jobs, what sort of salary to expect really. I’ve been offered a role but with low starting wage then told an idea of what to expect in my first year, I was just wondering if anyone...
  11. OldeSparky

    Wind turbine

    Hello Peeps, Advice please. A customer has a 10kw wind turbine, this is configured as split phase. He's had to install 3 phase but the company that put the turbine in only installed a 3 core swa to the turbine, whoops. This normally would be ok but the control gear requires a neutral. The plan...
  12. Scottish Scientist

    Wind, storage and back-up system designer

    Wind, storage and back-up system designer Peak demand, wind and back-up power / energy usage and storage capacity calculator For the specification and design of renewable energy electricity generation systems which successfully smooth intermittent wind generation to serve customer demand, 24...
  13. SpecialistEnergy

    RF interference from wind turbine??

    Hello all, I have a customer who wants to install an internet bridge. The equipment is quite cheap if you use the 5Ghz frequency, but to save costs I would like to put the receiver on an existing wind turbine mast, which has a 2.5kW turbine on it. My question is, would the turbine motor be...
  14. D

    Solar Power / Wind Power Shed

    Hi Guys Later this year I want to do a solar power and or wind power installation into my allotlment shed. I've watched tonnes of YouTube videos and I've been to various sites, however, when attempting to work the maths to figure out how many batteries I need I must be going wrong somewhere as...
  15. Lou

    Kite powered power stations

    I have just read this article about a kite power station coming to Scotland next year. Apparently the kites will fly 750m high and turn a turbine. I'm all for new energy sources as we can't last without them but kites is something I'd never thought of. What do you guys think on the...
  16. cliffed

    Window openers

    any ideas,6 electric chain window openers,none work,either open or close. 230 volts at each opener,switched by 3 position switch,off,open,close.
  17. W

    New career as a Wind turbine technician

    I have just been accepted on a Wind turbine technician course at a local college. The job really appeals to me but I don't have a background in electrical engineering and have no qualifications in Maths or Physics. My question is - is an electrical background / Maths & Physics essential or they...
  18. O

    Microsoft accused of Windows 10 upgrade 'nasty trick'

    You have been warned! Microsoft accused of Windows 10 upgrade 'nasty trick' - BBC News Microsoft should be ashamed of themselves!
  19. D

    Electric velux window

    Hi I'm looking for a bit of advice. I have 2 velux windows to connect up & each one has a flex with a plug top so straight forward enough, only problem is there's no attic space above otherwise I'd fit a socket & plug them straight into it, they don't want a switch on the ceiling or wall either...
  20. K

    Wind Turbine Technician

    Hello I have been messages on linkin regarding a job with a big turbine company, at first didn't think much of it but been looking into it and it doesn't look so bad. Just wondered if anyone has experience in this field seen a few bits on forums but they date back 5 years or so Thanks Ash...

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