How Do You Build A Windmill For Power Generation?
Are you ready to break free from your dependence on the local utility company and the high fees it charges for electricity? Then it may be time to think about building and installing your own windmill. Get some quality blade piping. PVC plastic sewer pipe is a great material to use to make windmill blades. It’s resilient and can withstand both the weather and abuse from the wind. One quick note here: PVC sewer piping is intended for use underground, so be sure to coat it with a heavy-duty UV resistant paint to protect it from the sun. For best results, use one with a UV inhibitor such as Titanium Dioxide. Cut your blades. Mark your pattern on the pipe with a permanent marker. The following diameters should be used, depending on the pipe’s diameter: When the pipe diameter is 4 inches, the blade width at the hub should be 5 1/2 inches, and the blade width at the tip should be 3 1/2 inches. A 6-inch pipe diameter would require a 6-inch width at the hub and a 4-inch blade width at the tip.
