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I normally camp near running water, a more practical idea in this case would be a small water turbine, especially as water water enables smaller size for same p
by airbreather 4y ago
I normally camp near running water, a more practical idea in this case would be a small water turbine, especially as water water enables smaller size for same power and generally constant flow so power output needed is less than generally intermittent wind.
The other thing is it doesn't say how noisy it is - bet you it's pretty annoying if it is making 40W, probably even at 15-20W.
- UI_at_80x24 4y agoThey actually do mention the noise, 50dB max. That is equivalent to a "quiet conversation in a house". BUT in a secluded camping spot, I'd bet it's quiet noticeable. (Compare a quiet conversation in a house to a quiet conversation in a library.) If you normally camp near running water, you are more accustomed noise and might not even notice it. I once camped near a small stream, just wide enough that you could jump across it; it was shallow, and had a very calm 'babbling brook' sound during the day. Wonderful and calming. By bedtime this peaceful flow was an utter torment, and much too loud.