Nature's Generator 150W Wind Turbine

I live in New Hampshire. What am I to expect with the wind turbine when the temperatures get below 32 degrees? I have your natures generator with 2 pods and 6 solar panels. I wanted to have a wind turbine but it doesn't look good. Could you send me some answers. Thanks,Frank.

Hi Frank, thank you for your query. The turbine will produce power as long as there is a constant wind speed of 27 mph. If you have any follow-up questions, you may reach our support directly via (800) 203-7516, chat, and or email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
We'll be more than happy to assist you!

Can you use a wind turbine from another company (Missouri Wind and Solar) with the Nature's Generator system)?

Hi David, Thank you for your query. Unfortunately, the one we sell is the only suggested, compatible wind turbine for the generator. If you have any additional queries, please let us know via support@naturesgenerator.com

I have the elite system with the wind turbine. Can i hook up the wind turbine AND the solar panels all at the same time? I think i read that they cannot run together, in which case i wasted money on the wind turbine.

Hi Richard, Thank you for your query. On contrary, you can actually charge simultaneously via AC/wind/Solar without harming the generator. If you have further questions, you may reach us via support@naturesgenerator.com

Does the generator elite need to be off from switchs for the wind turbine to charge and the solar panels as well because see on this display it goes off and on even when my turbine spins

Hi Eddie, Thank you for your reaching out. Yes, it needs to be off so that it won't draw a charge when you're not using the generator and when it is not in a charging state. For a better understanding of the display, could you please send us a video showing the on and off of the front panel display? please send it to support@naturesgenerator.com.
Should you have any concerns or questions, please email us at support@naturesgenerator.com
Thanks,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Is there an option to get the wind turbine without the controller? I want 2 turbine and the dual but I will end up with 2 controller that I won't be using.

Hi Heather, sadly it is included in the package and it's not possible to order without this part. If you have further queries, you may send us an email via support@naturesgenerator.com we'll be more than happy to assist!

How can you find out if you could put a couple in your back yard

Hi Ron, you must have a steady wind force of around 27MPH to enjoy the maximum steady output of 150-watts with the Wind turbine. 

If you have any additional queries, you may reach us at support@naturesgenerator.com

Would this work on top of a car? Would 65mph+ be to much for it?

Hello Zane,

Thanks for your inquiry.

This setup is not suggested as it is not safe to mount a huge wind turbine on top of a car.  

as for the wind speed, when wind speed meet or exceed 110mph, the built-in controller box will stop recharging the Nature's Generator

Should you have any concerns or questions, please email us at support@naturesgenerator.com

Thanks,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Can I attach this to the roof rack of my car?

Hello Chris,

Thanks for your inquiry.

This setup is not suggested due to safety since the rotar diameter of the wind turbine is 51 inches.

Should you have any concerns or questions, please email us at support@naturesgenerator.com

Thanks,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Your wind turbine is rated 150 watts @ 27 MPH. The average wind speed where I live is about 8 MPH - approximately what wattage could I expect?

Hello Edward,

Thanks for your inquiry.

I appreciate your time reaching us. Unfortunately, if you have 8 mph on your location. That might not start your generator and may not help your generator recharge.

Thanks,
Natures Generator Support Team
Contact #: 800-975-7909

How many watts does it produce?

Hello,

Thanks for your inquiry.

I appreciate your time reaching us. For wind input, it can provide 300-watts maximum. Rated mechanical power: 150 watts @ 27 MPH

Please let me know if you have any other concerns and I'll be more than happy to assist you.

Thanks,
Natures Generator Support Team
Contact #: 800-975-7909

Will the turbine freeze with lower temperatures?

Hello,

Thank you for your inquiry.

The Turbine might not function as expected if it is in an area with very low temperatures.
Please see operating and storage temperatures below:
Operating temperature: 32-104 °F (0-40 °C)
Storage Temperature: 23–111 °F (-5–45 °C)

Should you have any other concerns, please email us at support@naturesgenerator.com


Thanks,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Do you have any videos demonstrating how and/or various strategies to set up the wind turbine? That,is, the type/size etc. of tubing, how it can be secured, anything about the entire set up. I just bought one but I have been hesitant all along as the set up is major concern of mine as i have limited skills/knowledge about such things. Do you have a video showing how the system looks from turbine blade to the generator? You assistance would be much appreciated. I have ideas of how to set things up but need guidance to I don't make and big mistakes and to understand the best options to choose from. Thanks.

Hi Thomas,

Thank you for your query.

We do not have that video as of the moment since it's still in the making. However, we highly recommend that you set up the wind turbine using the schedule of materials below.

Our wind turbine is designed to mount on a nominal 1.5-inch schedule 40 steel tubing or piping. The outside diameter of the tubing or piping shall be around 1.875 to 1.900 inches. Under no circumstances should the plastic pipe be used to construct a tower. The tower must be capable of withstanding 160 pounds of load in the horizontal direction at the wind turbine.

We recommend that you set up the wind turbine at least 20 to 30 feet above any nearby obstructions. Our Wind Turbine is a complete electrical system. After the Wind Turbine is set up, you can just connect the cable to the Nature's Generators and you are ready to go.

If you have further questions, kindly send us a direct email at support@naturesgenerator.com

Thank you.
Huntkeyusa Support

What are the issues to be concerned with in regard to temperature and wind speed? I read that the turbine operates between 32-104 degrees Fahrenheit. Our location is at elevation and sometimes temperatures fall below freezing during the wintertime. Also, the wind can gust up to 70-85 mph. How will the turbine perform and withstand all of the conditions that I have mentioned?

Hello David,

Thanks for reaching us!

Regarding on your inquiry on our wind turbine, please see information below.

Features & Data
Operating temperature: 32-104 °F (0-40 °C)
Storage Temperature: 23–111 °F (-5–45 °C)
Weatherproof M19 3P connectors
100ft, 12AWG UL Wind Turbine Cable
Wind Input: Anderson connectors
Rated mechanical power: 150 watts @ 27 MPH
Maximum wind speed 110 mph


Thanks,
Natures Generator Support Team

Is it ok if the turbine runs if it is not connected to the generator unit? That is, will any damage occur to the turbine if the current isn’t going “anywhere?”

Hello-

There is no problem if the wind turbine is spinning when not connected to the generator.  The controller box that connects to the generator will not allow current if it is not connected to the generator.


Thanks,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Will you be introducing a smaller or more portable wind turbine in the future? Or sell an adaptor for other brands of wind turbine to plug into Nature’s generators?

Hello-

Thanks for reaching out to us.

At this moment there are no plans for a smaller turbine.  Other brand may work as long as it has the same pin configuration as our cable.


Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist with.


Thanks,
Nature's Generator Support Team

If purchasing just this wind turbine do I also need to purchase a separate connection cable to the generator? The WE package comes with a 100 foot cable.

Hello-

Thanks for reaching out to us.

If you purchase our wind turbine, it comes with all the necessary connections you will need.  The only thing it does not come with is a pole / tower to place it on.


Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist with.


Thanks,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Will this wind turbine work with you new Elite generators?

Hello-

Thank you for reaching out to us!

Yes, our current Wind Turbine will work with our Nature's Generator Elite System.


Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist with.


Thanks,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Hello, Is it possible to mount the turbine horizontally?

Hello Sam-

Thanks for reaching out to us.

If mounted horizontally, the weight of the turbine body would not sty horizontal and make it tough for the turbine to grab any wind.  We recommend that you have our wind turbine be mounted vertically. 


Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist with.


Thanks,
Nature's Generator Support Team

I have a sun force 400 what wind turbine. Will this work with a Natures generator.

Hello Kevin-

Thanks for reaching out to us!

Unfortunately, the Sun Force wind turbine will not work with our system as our wind turbine has a propriatary connection that only works with our Nature's Generator.

Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist with.


Thank you,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Can I have the turbine, and a solar panel plugged in at the same time to the generator.

Hello Scott-

Thanks for reaching out to us!

Yes, our Nature's Generator has individual charging ports for the Solar Panel and the Wind Turbine, so it will allow you to connect them both at the same time.


Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist with.


Thanks,
Nature's Generator Support Team

When mounting the Turbine do you recommend the 1.5 inch schedule 40 pipe to be STEELE OR PVC?

Hello:

Thank you for contacting Nature's Generator!

We would highly recommend steel as it may be more likely for the PVC to flex easier than the steel.  Please let us know if you have any other qeustions.

Thanks,

Support Team @ Nature's Generator

It doesn't look like the wind turbine comes with a pole; are there instructions, or recommendations for how to mount and secure it? Are there additional kits for this procedure?

Hello Lee-

Thank you for reaching out to us!

There are instructions on the manual that provides the type of pole that is recommended, please see below.

How to choose the tower
Your Nature’s Generator is designed to mount on nominal 1.5 inch schedule 40 steel tubing or piping.
The outside diameter of the tubing or piping shall be around 1.875 inch to 1.900 inch. The steel
tubing or piping should be available through your local hardware store. Under no circumstances
should plastic pipe be used to construct a tower. Towers must be capable of withstanding 160
pounds of load in the horizontal direction at the wind turbine.

Additionally, please see the manual on the link provided below.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2637/1868/files/Wind_Turbine_User_Guide_20191021.pdf?1269 


Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist with.


Thank you,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Hello, does the turbine generate AC or DC power through the 100 ft cable?

Hello-

The wind turbine will produce AC current from the turbine to the controller box, at which point the controller box will convert the AC to DC and send it to the generator.

Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist with.


Thank you,
Nature's Generator Support Team

Does the turbine adjust to wind direction automatically or does it have to be adjusted manually?

Hello-

Thank you for reaching out to us.

Our wind turbine does adjust to the wind direction on their own, it does not need to be done manually.

Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist with.


Thank you,
Nature's Generator Support Team

What happens when over the max wind speed is reached? For example 120 MPH winds.

When wind speeds meet or exceed 110mph, the built-in controller box will stop recharging the Nature's Generator.

What is the minimum wind speed for it to kick in and how many watts will it make at that minimum speed?

Wind speeds should be a minimum of 10mph in a single, constant direction for the Wind Turbine to start generating a charge to the Nature's Generator. At 10mph wind speeds, the Wind Turbine will generate between an estimated 5W - 12W per hour - in essence, faster wind speeds should help generate a faster recharge time.

What diameter pole can this be mounted on? What is the diameter of the blades for clearance of objects around it? I do not see any wires in the picture.Does it come with a wired connector or does this need to be purchased separately?

Our wind turbine is designed to mount on a nominal 1.5 inch schedule 40 steel tubing or piping.  The outside diameter of the tubbing or piping should be around 1.875in. to 1.900in.  Under no circumstances should a plastic pipe be used to construct the tower.  The tower must be capable of withstanding 160 pounds of load in the horizontal direction at the wind turbine. The rotar diameter is 51in - each blade has a red tip for safety precautions. The Wind Turbine comes with everything needed to successfully connect it to the Nature's Generator - the only thing you will need to source separately is the tower you'll need to raise the Wind Turbine.

What wind speed does it need to generate power? Does it self adjust in direction of wind?

Wind speed should be a minimum of 10mph in a single direction for the Wind Turbine to start generating a charge to the Nature's Generator. Constantly changing wind directions will cause inefficient charge capabilities.

I’m considering this type of generator for our camper and my question is can I mount the wind turbine on my camper and generate power as we drive or will highway speeds be too fast ? if so then I can’t use this system. Thanks for taking time to answer my question

Hello, we would not recommend mounting the Nature's Generator Wind Turbine on your camper for use while driving due to safety reasons. In addition, the Nature's Generator Wind Turbine needs stable wind speeds in one direction - If the speed and direction of wind is constantly changing, the Nature's Generator Wind Turbine will not continuously recharge the Nature's Generator. 

Is 400 watts of power enough to operate the generator without any solar help?

Hello, we recommend that the Nature's Generator Wind Turbine always be paired with at least one Nature's Generator Power Panel. Keep in mind that the Nature's Generator Wind Turbine must be exposed to continuous winds in the same direction at a constant rate to continuously generate power to the Nature's Generator.