Windbugger Wind Generator

[PEACETIME]

Just recently installed a windbugger wind gen. and I have a couple of questions for anyone who has used one. Do these generators need a higher wind speed to generate amps? It seems this one doesn't really generate till 15+ wind speeds. The amp gauge is at .75 amps with the blades turning at a fairly good pace. When a wind gust hits the amps will rise quickly, just wondering if this is "normal" for this make. Thanks

[senormechanico]

You need good wiring, no friction in the wind generator, good batteries, etc.
The current will climb rapidly once the voltage rises above the battery voltage.

[Vasco]

The Windbugger puts out 4 amps at 10 knots. And it goes up from there. I still have my manual but it's on the boat. A good wind generator but requires a fair amount of maintenance. Bugger Bob's successor still has a shop in Dania, think he moved there from Ft. Lauderdale, but he doesn't make new ones. Just spares and a bit of repair work.

[Mark Zarley]

A fair bit of maintance is probably an understatement. I had 2 and spent lots on parts, price per amp hr very unreasonable.

[PEACETIME]

Thanks for your reply, I was just wondering if under 15 knot winds the generator does not producing much. It seems to need a lot of wind speed. Who much do you find it makes in 15 -20 knot winds?