he 500 Watt Wind Turbine Kit from SES, assembled in the USA, offers a robust solution for various energy needs. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what you get with the kit:

Key Features:

Blades:

• Options: 5 or 7 Raptor Generation 4 Wind Turbine Blades
• Diameter: Assembled blades are 60 inches
• Performance: Blades designed to avoid overloading the PMA at low RPMs, enabling faster turns for more amps

Alternator:

• Type: 500 Watt Permanent Magnet Alternator
• Shaft: Standard 17 mm
• Rotor Design: 100% solid core zinc-plated with airflow holes for cooler operation
• Bearing Life: Rated for 125,000 hours+, with replacement bearings costing only $5.00

Housing & Construction:

• Material: 3/16” thick steel (not aluminum or plastic)
• Finish: Zinc Plated or Powder Coated
• Anti-Corrosion: Housing bolts treated with anti-seize to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion

Operation:

• Wind Speeds: Efficient start-up in zone 2 winds or higher, especially with Raptor G4 blades
• Power Output: Above 500 watts in zone 2 winds or higher

Rectifier Options:

• AC Output Models: Includes a 3-phase AC to DC bridge rectifier that can be installed next to batteries or inverter for a 3-phase cable run down the tower
• DC Output Models: Features a built-in 3-phase AC to DC bridge rectifier for a two-wire run to the charge controller or batteries

Tail Fin & Arms:

• Material: 16 gauge powder-coated steel
• Dimensions: Measures 13 x 19 inches
• Design: Double tail arms
• Mounting: Fits on 1.5″ schedule #40 or #80 pipe

Warranty: Limited Warranty

Uses:

• Battery or battery bank charging
• Stackable wind turbine grid tie inverters
• Direct DC water heating elements
• Direct DC resistive heating
• Other applications where 3-phase AC or DC can be utilized

This wind turbine kit is built to provide maximum output with durability and flexibility, making it suitable for a variety of renewable energy applications.