Mike Bland

Thanks for the replies. I guess no one is using it as backup as I'm understanding? My hope was in times of outages I can run a small turbine to run a few electrical devices. My plan would be to put a switch at my main lines from the transformer. So this would not be grid tied. But as you said they need resistance? Hmm I haven't heard of that but I've also never had any experience with wind generators.

Does anyone use wind energy as their backup power? I am on grid but would like to incorporate some type of backup. My backup does not need to run a whole home, more like fans, lights, and possibly a fridge.

Original I had thought about getting a few solar panels, but this requires batteries to be a backup solution. Wind can be harnessed day and night.

I've researched a few generators but the reviews all claim they don't produce the wattage they claim. Does anyone have a good resource or website that reviews or sells quality generators? Is anyone using wind as a backup?

I'm never quite sure where my topics fit here, so I'll try this one. 👍 I am so excited spring is here and the sun, warmth, and green returns to us! So stinking excited! I have so many plans and so many plants to plant........ but, as I was going through my pictures I came across the beautiful winter ones taken on my land. I thought it was a good way to honor the end of the season of winter and be reminded of its absolute beauty. It can definitely be a harsh time of year in all aspects, but there isn't much more pure than a fresh blanket of white covering all things. 🥰

Post yours if you have some! Goodbye winter 👋, hello spring 🤗.