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Wind turbine from bicycle wheel

 
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Just read an article in Permaculture Magazine, No. 63, Spring 2010, on building a wind turbine from a bicycle wheel. The turbine charges a 12V battery, and provides a modest amount of power. The artcile is a how-to, and is worth checking out for materials needed and how to assemble it.
 
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is this available online
I have not yet subscribed to permaculture magazine on account of not wanting to have it shipped across the ocean
 
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Yes, here we go: http://www.exacteditions.com/exact/browse/409/460/6594/2/11/0/
 
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