Can the Windmax HY400 (500watt max) 5-blade residential wind generator survive frequent 60 mph winds (assuming the mast doesn't bend)?
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Thanks - would hate to set one up and have the blades snap off due to the frequent high winds in our area.
2028271
hi evan yes the windmax hy-1000-5 can feed the grid with a grid tie inverter. I use a 1000 watt, 22-60 volt, grid tie inverter by mass power.
1259279
I have been in 2 thunderstorms with some winds and it has held up. I used the 4 corner stakes, 4 rope tie stakes provided which are attached, and I use an extra top tarp over the back of my truck where I sleep anchored with bungee cords to my roof rack and then anchored to front of Coleman Screen room with bungees for extra water protection. Without proper securing I'm sure it would fly in the wind as it is very light weight. I love this product but for camping long term and to endure all weather conditions which may arise I do secure it very well.
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I have not had problems with wind on my unit. Will lose reception due to rain or snow, but that's a symptom of satellite TV. Could your unit not be anchored well, i.e., not correctly mounted or could your roof be flexing or rig move as others suggested as possibility, or could there be leaves or limbs blowing to impact the view of the satellites?
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Yes, it can withstand high winds and so far it has lasted without any problems.
640224
We haven't. We get some good gusts, but nothing sustained. I think it's heavy enough that would be a feat. Unless you're in a very high windy area.
1355737
I would say no. although this is a sturdy shed I would only suggest moderate wind,unless you attach to the cement or ground somehow, I would even maybe say not even that I could see the top blowing off in major wind.
963181
I don't know about 65mph but it will take a lot of wind if it is anchored wright
1413862
I have a forty foot tower although it's crap the turbine. After several months I finally assembled it and the wind broke the tail. Even though it's just lightweight metal the company wouldn't replace the tail part. I reccommend buying a different product from a different supplier through Amazon of course.
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We have had storms here with wind gusts of 50-60mph and the solar cover stayed in place. You have to remember that the cover is sitting on the water surface so it gives it a little suction on the surface. Hope this helps. Claire
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We have some pretty high winds and ours is only anchored with four. So far it has not budged. I hope this has been helpful.
554378
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.
1013515
It depends. It will withstand up to 30 mph winds. Anything higher and it will blow away. I found that out when I put it up in my backyard. We had sustained wind of 30-35mph and gusts of up to 55 mph. I not only buried those tent spikes but put a couple of bricks to hold the tent down. Didn't help. Other than that, with a little wind, it seems to hold up. Just have to anchor it with some bricks or rocks on the inside. Hope that helps.
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Hi James we get a lot of wind here to in west virgina we live on top of ridge. Its a big antenna and catches a lot of wind but so far its done great. One thing I suggest is using two inch mast pipe thu. I used inch and quarter and the wind bent it some but stayed up. I'm changing mine to two inch in spring. I live 50 100 miles to stations and I regularly get 30 to 37 channels. FREE You SHOULD INJOY IT
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we can have heavy winds where I live. I have had no problems with wind opening my gate. It works great after about 8 months. The only thing I need to do is make sure everything is tightened down (nuts and bolts) on a regular basis as it shares in the instructions.
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No, and don't waist your time & money on it. It's a piece of junk. Unless you continuously wind it every 20 minutes, it never has enough power to do anything.
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Obviously, in a real severe wind, it MAY blow over, however: also very unlikely. The plastic is very durable and rugged so, to ensure that it wouldn't, I simply drilled a tiny hole in the bottom of it and put a couple coffee cans of sand in it, and duct taped the tiny hole. It's not going anywhere now, gauranteed ! : )