On May 30, 1:35�pm, dpb wrote:
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... we have a log home, approx 3,500 sq ft in PA, we have a great location
for a windmill and I'm seriously considering installing a windmill that can
augment and hopefully replace most of my oil usage.

I'd measure the windspeed first. IIRC, PA is the 2nd least windy state in
the US.

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And it isn't just speed, it's the time-integral. �In dead winter and
midsummer it is highly likely there are significant periods of very
little wind. �Summer may not be such a load-saving time in PA, but
winter won't help much if it's normally nearly calm during that time of
year.

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I am in pittsburgh, my best friend erected a 14 foot blade windmill in
1960, its a nice yard ornament and never produced a impressive amount
of power. it charges a bank of 12 volt batteries

just drive by most windmills randomly in your travels, most wouldnt be
moving or turning slowly.

heating from wind just doesnt pay off.

my best friend has occasional visitors, his unit can be seen from
Interstate 279. people come with great expectations and leave sad...