What is the wind speed limit? Can it operate in 40+ mph winds? 60+?
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40 mph is the survival speed. Fiberglass reinforced blades are now available on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Sky-Power-Replacement-Fiberglass/dp/B00M8AHHCO/ref=sr_1_5?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1408134789&sr=1-5
1571526
Bad idea. Mine was so unbalanced that it self destructed the first time we put it in wind. Try Missouri Wind and Solar. Better machine, but none of them create any power in low winds. It will take 30+ mph winds to get anything decent out of any of them. I should correct myself. I have a 48 volt battery system. 12 volt should work better.
2177205
You mean 900 Watts. Good question. We need a graph that shows output versus wind speed, which any reliable manufacturer should supply.
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I don't go by watts but my amps. I have mine on an amp meter and watch it all the time. I when it reaches about 25 amps, that is the max and that is about 25 to 30 knots of wind. To me what is important is how many amps it puts out in 8-12 knot range and it's not much, but more than most. I believe at 10 knots it puts out about 3 amps and at 15 knots about 6 amps.
1419296
I have the Hooligan 4-person and have used it during a heavy rain storm and it was fine. Wind gusts were probably 5-10 MPH
2038770
Thanks for the clarification. I didnt know if that was the limit or not, i assumed i could at least get some directional control but i guess not.
2174342
I live in the deep South. We have wind gust sometimes exceeding 30mph. I put the swing in my yard on an existing frame. I do not weigh it downwith anything. It has enough weight that it stays secure. Hope this is of some help.it down
565745
Yes, have done 35 no problem, towed boat to hotel in a slight wind doing 55 mph and broke one of the poles . Had to order another . Stay under 40 and should be fine . Very happy with mine
1532634
Yes, it can handle strong wind. We loved ours in all weather. In fact, ours did well until the snows hit. We got a foot of snow and ours crumples like an accordion. It was about 10 months old. We were very sad to lose it.
1636041
as long as it does not get below -40. wind chill has nothing to do with it.
685524
I don't really know but i do know some states don't allow them,my son has his in the wind shield he travels from state to state and he said it has saved him many times.He really likes it.
1579779
You can buy a wind speed indicator, or use the Beaufort Scale http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/scales/beaufort.html
1610627
James, this is a great option for anyone mature enough to not damage it on the ground when handling. The three axis stabilization works better than advertised, allowing flights in even moderate wind. I've flown mine in ten mph winds easily by just keeping it facing upwind like a fish in a river current. The only issue I've had is that is sometimes difficult to get it to recognize my transmitter when binding, but that may just be because of my equipment. Get one. You won't regret it.
541923
Not sure what the max is but it turns on at about 25-30 feet here. Can be sensitive to moving branches on very windy nights
1617738
We live in northern NM. Wind gusts often exceed 50 mph. Our vent opener is installed on a homemade cold frame in the back yard somewhat protected from the wind, but we've had absolutely no problems. Really works great for automating the opening/closing of our cold frame.
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Mine is not set up in the best location (a balcony), so mine is not ideally capturing wind. The manual rates the starting wind speed at around 8 MPH for power production. This should produce about 30 watts of power.
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I live in So Cal on a lake where the Santa Ana winds can kick up to 60 mph+. I have three of these units around my pool and backyard. Never have they blown over. They have a rather wide stance and while not HEAVY do weigh a reasonable amount. Would not consider the wind a concern. Only concern is that the inside is not smooth so if you over stuff the garbage bag in the unit is difficult to get out.