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1. JasonECI
   March 5, 2010
   3:20 pm

   Appreciate it’s a …
   Appreciate it’s a state-of-the-art setup and believe the location was carefully selected by experts… so how’s the payback period after running for the last 6 months?
2. hearttobefelt
   March 5, 2010
   3:20 pm

   Good ol Jay Leno

   …
   Good ol Jay Leno

   He is pretty patient despite the fact the installers look as though its their first time…..

   maybe its nerves being around someone famous

   everybody gotta have a first time i guess ))
3. NathanofHumphrey
   March 5, 2010
   3:20 pm

   It also depends on …
   It also depends on the efficiency of the turbine and the turbulence in the air, which is what I have heard causes these to produce a tenth of what a horizontal axis turbine would. I would like to see one hooked to an electrical meter to measure the power coming out of it.
4. amyfricano
   March 5, 2010
   3:20 pm

   Guess you’ve been …
   Guess you’ve been shopping. I saw a Mariah in action. Not bad, but compare sizing carefully. You may do better with the WePower, Check out Swift Wind Turbine by Cascades Engineering in Michigan, too. What ever you choose, I’m glad to know you plan on making a sound investment.
5. amyfricano
   March 5, 2010
   3:20 pm

   depends on your …
   depends on your class of wind in your location, and actual current wind speeds. Just one shold do about half of your average daily needs. Italso depends on the size you buy. You can actually achieve nearly all you need with the right size for the circumstance.
6. amyfricano
   March 5, 2010
   3:20 pm

   Depends on the kWh …
   Depends on the kWh size you select.
7. amyfricano
   March 5, 2010
   3:20 pm

   Where do you live? …
   Where do you live? Many models auto-brake when the wind is too high. Scaled correctly, a good turbine will run more often, regularly which is always better than just catching the big stuff. Sometimes smaller is better.
8. amyfricano
   March 5, 2010
   3:20 pm

   no. it’s in the …
   no. it’s in the magnets. one blade could pin you to the wall
9. amyfricano
   March 5, 2010
   3:20 pm

   any you make, you …
   any you make, you don’t buy
10. amyfricano
    March 5, 2010
    3:20 pm

    Location. Location. …
    Location. Location. Location
11. jamesgest
    March 5, 2010
    3:20 pm

    I’m going with the …
    I’m going with the Mariah version as it will handle the winds better.
12. toob247
    March 5, 2010
    3:20 pm

    could have a …
    could have a centrifugal break like a lawn mower engine that would protect it in storms.
13. NathanofHumphrey
    March 5, 2010
    3:20 pm

    Does anyone have …
    Does anyone have any of these vertical wind turbines metered? I would like to see actual numbers of what it produces. I’ve heard its quite low.
14. shlopez82
    March 5, 2010
    3:20 pm

    Most can last over …
    Most can last over 40 mph!
15. OneOfaKind949
    March 5, 2010
    3:20 pm

    So on a normal day, …
    So on a normal day, what can it power?
16. ttward2
    March 5, 2010
    3:20 pm

    That thing is gonna …
    That thing is gonna break in Oklahoma! gust to 40 are common I give it 10 days