Wind mills for aerators - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T10:07:16Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/wind-mills-for-aerators?groupUrl=offgrid&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A622495&xg_source=activity&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A10219&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGreat info Brian, never heard…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-01-29:4778851:Comment:6226732016-01-29T21:44:21.130ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
<p>Great info Brian, never heard of Amish electricity. I will look it up and I agree with your assessments above whole heartedly., thanks.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Brian Rasco said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/wind-mills-for-aerators?groupUrl=offgrid&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A622495&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment622495"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>A wind powered air compressor can definitely be built and used to…</p>
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<p>Great info Brian, never heard of Amish electricity. I will look it up and I agree with your assessments above whole heartedly., thanks.<br/> <br/> <cite>Brian Rasco said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/wind-mills-for-aerators?groupUrl=offgrid&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A622495&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment622495"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>A wind powered air compressor can definitely be built and used to pressurize an air tank. The compressed air is stored and used when needed the same way as electricity in a battery. From an energy conservation standpoint, this would be best because converting electricity into compressed air involves an energy loss. From a practicality standpoint though, especially for a small scale air user, a small dc air pump running off batteries is best. The hassle of constructing and maintaining a separate windmill dedicated to air compressing isn't worth it for most users. It would only pay off if you used a LOT of air.</p>
<p>This being said, rubber bellows type truck air springs and a couple of check valves would make a great rudimentary air compressor. Just add appropriate power in the form of reciprocating motion.....</p>
<p>I also know the Amish use compressed air to pump their water up from their wells and they don't use electricity... Compressed air is known as "Amish electricity", look it up.</p>
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</blockquote> A wind powered air compressor…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-01-29:4778851:Comment:6224952016-01-29T14:55:15.507ZBrian Rascohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BrianRasco
<p>A wind powered air compressor can definitely be built and used to pressurize an air tank. The compressed air is stored and used when needed the same way as electricity in a battery. From an energy conservation standpoint, this would be best because converting electricity into compressed air involves an energy loss. From a practicality standpoint though, especially for a small scale air user, a small dc air pump running off batteries is best. The hassle of constructing and maintaining a…</p>
<p>A wind powered air compressor can definitely be built and used to pressurize an air tank. The compressed air is stored and used when needed the same way as electricity in a battery. From an energy conservation standpoint, this would be best because converting electricity into compressed air involves an energy loss. From a practicality standpoint though, especially for a small scale air user, a small dc air pump running off batteries is best. The hassle of constructing and maintaining a separate windmill dedicated to air compressing isn't worth it for most users. It would only pay off if you used a LOT of air.</p>
<p>This being said, rubber bellows type truck air springs and a couple of check valves would make a great rudimentary air compressor. Just add appropriate power in the form of reciprocating motion.....</p>
<p>I also know the Amish use compressed air to pump their water up from their wells and they don't use electricity... Compressed air is known as "Amish electricity", look it up.</p> http://www.pondaeration.com/…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-13:4778851:Comment:5675702014-06-13T21:43:18.306ZStuart Polkinghornehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/StuartPolkinghorne
<p><a href="http://www.pondaeration.com/" target="_blank">http://www.pondaeration.com/</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_outdoors+windmill-aerators" target="_blank">http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_outdoors+windmill-aerators…</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.outdoorwatersolutions.com/" target="_blank">https://www.outdoorwatersolutions.com/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_outdoors+windmill-aerators" target="_blank">http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_outdoors+windmill-aerators</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.thepondreport.com/windmill-aeration.shtml#.U5twK_ldWSo" target="_blank">http://www.thepondreport.com/windmill-aeration.shtml#.U5twK_ldWSo</a></p> Jim,
It is basically f…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-13:4778851:Comment:5676572014-06-13T15:00:51.451ZWilliam Kohuthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WilliamKohut
<p>Jim, </p>
<p> It is basically for supplemental air that is it. </p>
<p>Jim, </p>
<p> It is basically for supplemental air that is it. </p> What if you have no wind for…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-12:4778851:Comment:5673382014-06-12T19:42:33.184ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
<p>What if you have no wind for days? Might be better to set up a wing gen and storage batteries.</p>
<p>What if you have no wind for days? Might be better to set up a wing gen and storage batteries.</p> Ok. You are correct. Just loo…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-12:4778851:Comment:5676142014-06-12T16:31:36.476ZDave & Yvonne Storyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveStory
<p>Ok. You are correct. Just looked it up. <a href="http://www.koenderswindmills.com/" target="_blank">http://www.koenderswindmills.com/</a></p>
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<p>Ok. You are correct. Just looked it up. <a href="http://www.koenderswindmills.com/" target="_blank">http://www.koenderswindmills.com/</a></p>
<p></p> I've seen store bought setup…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-12:4778851:Comment:5676112014-06-12T16:06:23.475ZWilliam Kohuthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WilliamKohut
<p>I've seen store bought setups but I'm more interested in building one instead</p>
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<p>I've seen store bought setups but I'm more interested in building one instead</p>
<p></p> I have not heard of it. Howev…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-12:4778851:Comment:5673262014-06-12T15:48:58.270ZDave & Yvonne Storyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveStory
<p>I have not heard of it. However, I am interested to learn more.</p>
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<p>I have not heard of it. However, I am interested to learn more.</p>
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