How to Make an Inexpensive Vertical Wind Turbine

How to Make an Inexpensive Vertical Wind Turbine - Part 1

Visit Blog at https://berezin.com/jeff for details. Harness the wind for less than $100. DIY vertical wind turbine of the Savonius style. Notable is that this cost less than $100 in materials so far and that the largest part of this turbine is recycled materials (the PVC drums previously held Balsamic Vinegar from Italy). Also, this turns well in a very light wind. Axle: 3 inch PVC piping from Home Depot. Bearings: 5 inch lazy suzan from Lowes.
Part 2 will cover power generation and connection to the battery bank.

How to Make an Inexpensive Vertical Wind Turbine - Part 2