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Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sunforce
Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories
Department: WIND POWER GENERATORS
List Price: $799.99
Buy New: $499.95
as of 9/4/2010 07:55:55 EDT details
You Save: $300.04 (38%)
New (6) from $499.95
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 3536
Media: Automotive
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 17
Dimensions (in): 26.3 x 8.3 x 14.5
MPN: 44444
Model: 44444
UPC: 787769444442
EAN: 0787769444442
ASIN: B000C1Z2VE
Release Date: November 25, 2005
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Uses wind to generate power and run your appliances and electronics | | • | Constructed from lightweight, weatherproof cast aluminum | | • | Fully integrated regulator that automatically shuts down when the batteries are completely charged | | • | Maximum power up to 400 watts or 27 Amps | | • | Measures 15 x 9 x 27 inches (WxHxD) |
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Product Description
Use the wind to generate power and run your appliances and electronics. Great for cabins, battery charging, remote power, backup power and hobbyists. Delivers up to 400 Watts. U.S.A. Application: Appliances and electronics, Volts: 12, Watts: 400 at 28 MPH, Blade Material: Carbon fiber composit, Speed (MPH): 110, Blade Diameter (in.): 46, Material: Lightweight cast aluminum body, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 24 x 15 x 9, Overspeed/Overcrank Shutdown: Electronic torque control
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator harnesses the power of the wind to provide you with clean, free renewable energy. Not only can it lower your electric bill at home, but it's also a great choice for generating electricity at cabins and worksites far from existing power lines. With compatible equipment, Sunforce wind generators can even be paired with solar panels for additional, diversified power creation.
 Sunforce wind generators are easy to set up and operate. | Convenient Power That Helps You Save Money and Protect the Environment
On land and at sea, people have been harnessing the power of the wind for thousands of years. With the Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator, you can use the power of the wind to provide energy for your home, cabin, worksite or remote equipment. Wind power can help cut your energy bills by reducing your dependence on the main electrical grid at home, and is also ideal for many remote locations that are far from existing power lines. Unlike nuclear and fossil fuels, wind power systems are clean and pollution-free, and they require little maintenance to operate.
 Wind power can significantly lower your electric bill. | Flexible Power for New or Existing Systems
The Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator is an ideal addition to many new and existing renewable power systems. It provides up to 400 Watts or 27 Amps of power at maximum efficiency. The fully integrated regulator automatically shuts the unit down when the batteries are charged to minimize wear.
The Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator features a durable aluminum body and lightweight carbon fiber blades that are optimized for maximum efficiency and low noise. It is completely weatherproof, and the patented high-wind over-speed technology keeps the unit safe in high wind and stormy conditions. Assembly is required, but this generator installs easily and mounts to any sturdy pole, building, or the Sunforce 44455 Wind Generator 30-Foot Tower Kit.
About Wind Power
The Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator can provide an average monthly output of 38 kilowatt hours with an average 12 mile-per-hour wind speed. It requires an 8 mile-per-hour wind speed to start generating power. As the local wind speed increases, so does the power output. Since this type of generator uses wind as "fuel", it is important to choose an appropriate site. The ideal location for a wind generator is 20 feet above any surrounding object within a 250-foot radius. Wind speed increases with height above ground, so a taller mast can provide significant gains in energy production.
Wind generators convert the mechanical energy of their spinning blades into an electric current; they do not actually store power. Sunforce Wind Generators are primarily used to recharge all types of 12-Volt batteries, including lead-acid automotive batteries, deep-cycle (traction type) batteries, gel-cell batteries, and heavy-duty (stationary type) batteries. When using this wind generator to run appliances on a regular basis, the use of deep-cycle marine batteries is recommended. This type of battery is designed to withstand the frequent charge and discharge cycles associated with wind power use. Attempting to run the wind generator on an open circuit without a battery may cause damage to the generator or connected equipment.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 23
 Great Product Better Than I Expected September 27, 2008
R. Martinez (Dolan Springs , AZ)
148 out of 154 found this review helpful
I have this wind generator hooked up to
8 6 volt deep cycle batteries powering my 2 bedroom
off grid home. we run 2 televisions dvd players and compact
flourescent lights for bedrooms and kitchen without
having to turn on our generator. We dont have a microwave,
and our refrigerator runs on propane. But after using our loud
generator for 2 months at $15.00 for gas on a daily basis, The machine
will pay for itself quickly, The noise is minimal.The sounds it makes reminds me of birds chirping. You could not use it to run vacum cleaners
washer dryers and things like that but if you need a little energy for
lighting and small appliances this wind generator is great.
Wind Generator September 29, 2009
Goin Green (Twin Cites)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Well I bought this for my fish house and it works great. I bought the stop switch and AMP meter as a extra purchase, but it was a great add on. The product directions are quite detailed and explain everything excellent.
Best deal in town May 18, 2009
S. bliven (Auburn Hills,Mich)
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is my 2nd one that I purchased for saving electrical power.When it moves, you don't hear it.it is Just a wisper.One windy day can charge my 12 volt batterys.Follow the instructions and you have it made.I give it a 5.
great, very easy to install and set up December 17, 2008
Floyd Lawrence (Mesa, Arizona)
15 out of 22 found this review helpful
made my own tower and installed windmill on top, have it about 30 feet and it works great, runs my ice box just fine, would buy more if i had the money
Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator September 14, 2009
J. Ferrecchia (Berlin, MA USA)
2 out of 14 found this review helpful
I mounted my wind generator to the top side of the house that I am renting. The house happens to be in an area where there is a lot of wind on windy days. I did have some problems finding materials to mount to the side of the house. I could not find a 2" O.D. tube that the generator would fit onto. I did find a 1-3/4" O.D. tube that is used for electrical purposes. The tube is galvonized steel, light weight. I used some gasketing to make up the 1/4" that was needed to securely fasten the generator to the tube. I then cut an extension cord and wired one end to the leads on the generator. I ran the remaining 50' into the basement through a hole in the foundation that I drilled. The generator spins up and works! I am waiting for a windy day to start generating some electricity :)
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