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06-04-2011 #1
2k paint is poisonous so make sure you use the right face mask and gloves as it can be absorbed though the skin.
there is no such thing as a stupid question, just stupid answers !!!!
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06-04-2011 #2
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06-04-2011 #4
Seems a lot of effort - Plasti-Kote (from B&Q etc) works well and isn't too toxic.
http://www.plasti-kote.co.uk/Product/pcode---4181
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07-04-2011 #5
I've seen those paints in a few shops. I might go for that since though the method suggested above is better, however I intend to use a white gel coat for future blades which won't need that paint. I didn't use a gel coat for this blade due to cost.
Sadly I've not got an autoclave :heehee:
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02-05-2011 #6
The blades work! Not that I ever doubted them :heehee:
The mass of the two blades when I made them was only 2 grams off - complete fluke that. The centre of mass however was quite a bit off. I spent a bit of time balancing them but they're by no means perfect. This caused huge vibrations.
According to the frequency meter the rotor did over 800rpm at times - that means the tips of the blades were doing over 100mph! I need to be careful... next time I'm going to balance them properly and stiffen the tower up. Might have to use guy wires at full height.
I'll upload a video soon.
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04-05-2011 #7
Here's the video of the blades working:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ1yr...=youtube_gdata
As you can see I've not painted them yet. I intend to do so the next time I put the wind turbine up.
I just need to find somewhere to put my 3m diameter variable pitch wind turbine next...not got enough space at home.
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