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Whisper Wind Generators are fairly quiet. The blades on all models, except Model
500, are
injection-molded fiber reinforced. All models use a direct drive, brush-less, permanent magnet 3-phase alternator for high
power and low cost. Unregulated AC power from wind generator is sent to be rectified to DC
at the control box which is used for charging batteries. Sealed bearings are permanently
lubricated for low maintenance. Frame is stainless steel or cast aluminum.
Models 100 and 200 are preset for 24 volt and are easy to configure to 12, 36 or
48 volt.
Includes Charge Control Box and meter display. It shows: Total Kilowatt Hours, Peak Amps (and peak or average wind
speed with optional Anemometer) The meter display can be mounted on the
controller or up to 1000 feet (300 meters) away letting you know what is
happening. You can even add an anemometer to your controller and now you can
measure wind speed and compare it to the output to make sure you are getting the
most from your Whisper.
Start up wind speed is 7-8 mph. Patented side angle governor tilts
alternator and blades up and back at an angle for over-speed protection in
higher winds. 5 year factory warranty. Made in USA.
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Monthly Energy Production
Estimated kilowatt-hours (kwh) per month generated
for each model at different average wind speeds (mph).
Local conditions can change energy production .
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Average Wind Speed |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
| AIR X |
12 |
22 |
38 |
50 |
| Whisper 100 |
31 |
63 |
100 |
150 |
| Whisper 200 |
60 |
130 |
200 |
270 |
| Bergey |
57 |
115 |
175 |
240 |
| SkyStream 3.7 |
100 |
220 |
360 |
450 |
| Whisper 500 |
170 |
340 |
540 |
740 |
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Whisper 100
3 blade 7 diameter
900 watts at 28 mph
24 volt, adjustable to 12, 36 or 48 volts. Mounts on 2.5
pipe.
W042
90 lbs $2700
Special $2450
Replacement Parts
Blade Set
WHV010 10 lbs
$189
Nose Cone
IAH08A 3 lbs
$32
Controller for Whisper 100, 200 and usable with the H40, H80 15 lbs
$700
Meter Display for Controller 2 lbs
$109
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Whisper 200
3 blade 9 diameter
1000
watts at 26 mph
24 volt, adjustable to 12, 36 or 48 volts. Mounts on 2.5 pipe.
W043 100 lbs $3300
Special $2950
Transformer model
For long wire runs.
W011 220 lbs $5000
Special $4700
Replacement Parts
Blade Set WHV020
15 lbs $210
Blade Extension Set
WHXE09 4 lbs
$64
Nose Cone
IAH08A 3 lbs
$32
Blade Bolt Package
WHVP78 3 lbs
$30
Controller for Whisper 100, 200 and usable with the
H40, H80 15 lbs
$700
Meter Display for Controller 2 lbs
$109
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Whisper 500
2 blade 15 diameter
3000 watts
at 24 mph
3200 watts peak power at 27 mph. Carbon-Fiberglass blades. Mounts on 5
pipe. 155 lbs unit weight. 300 lbs and
40 lbs shipping weight.
shipped by truck
W044 48 volts $7500
W045 24 volts
$7500
Transformer model
for long wire runs.
W031 420 lbs
$9900
Replacement Parts
Blade Set
WHV031 70 lbs
$1590

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Whisper 200 Waterpumper
Up to 4 times more water pumped.
Replace an old Windmill. Use with new
well. Water livestock, fill pond, irrigate.
Whisper 200 Waterpumper (controller for 3-phase high
voltage pump is not included). Mount wind generator in a windy location and run wires to
conventional 3/4 horsepower 3-phase, 230 volt AC centrifugal submersible or
surface pump (not included). Often the Whisper Wind generator can be installed
on existing windmill tower. Or keep your feet on the ground and use a tilt-up
tower. No batteries are used. For emergency water pumping, a 3-phase portable
engine generator can plug into pump controller. Has 3 blades 10 diameter, 7 mph
start up speed, 1000 watts at 24 mph, mounts on 2.5 Schedule 40 steel pipe. 2
year factory warranty.
Whisper 200 pumper replacement
turbine only, no control box 100 lbs $2900
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Whisper Nautica
Marine Models
Similar to
100 and 200 models
but with more corrosion
protection for marine use. A proprietary aerospace coating is applied to
casting, rotor can and tower inserts for superior protection. Stator is
protected with a top-quality MIL-1 naval approved varnish. Brush card gaskets
seals slip rings from moisture. Corrosion resistant electro less nickel-plating
on shaft and spindle. Stainless steel hardware is used throughout.
100 Marine 90 lbs
$2900
200 Maine 100 lbs
$3400
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SkyStream 3.7
1900 watt - 120-240 volt AC - 12' rotor
diameter, 50-325 RPM
A breakthrough new generation design produces energy for
less than the average cost of electricity ($.09 per KWh) in 12 mph average
winds. Connects to your circuit breaker box. The wind generated electricity
is used by your house first and any surplus electricity goes to the utility
company back through the meter. The utility company may or may not pay for
surplus depending on their program. Each utility company has their own
contract you have to sign before they grant permission to connect a wind
system to the grid. No power is available when there is a utility power
outage. Blades
are made of fiberglass reinforced composite. Braking system is electronic
stall regulation with redundant relay switch control. 8 MPH cut-in wind
speed, 20 mph rated power, 140 MPH survival wind speed. Direct-drive, slotless, permanent magnet, brushless alternator rated 2600 watt peak 50-325
RPM. 5 year limited warranty. We recommend the Wireless Remote Display
916 MHZ with antenna and AC adapter for monitoring and communicating with
wind turbine.
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Energy Production
Estimated Kilowatt Hours
generated per month for various wind speed averages.
The average house uses about 400 to 700 KwH per month. An efficient
house can use less than this amount. A house with electric space
heating, electric water heating and lots of air conditioning will use
much more. The wind speed greatly affects the amount of electricity
made. It is important to become energy efficient. Cut out the waste so
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Wind speed average |
7.8 |
10 |
12.3 |
14.5 |
16.8 |
22.4 |
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KwH per month |
100 |
220 |
400 |
500 |
620 |
800 |
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Non-battery Utility connect systems
SSL-10-240 240 Volt AC Land 300 lbs
$5299
SSM-10-240
240 Volt AC Marine 300 lbs
$6100
Accessories
Remote Meter Kit
Recommended. This wireless kit includes display, antenna and AC adapter.
SSUP-100-2
5 lbs
$335
USB Converter Kit for computer
interface. Plugs into your computer USB port and connects to remote display
with CAT-5 ETHERNET cable ( not supplied). Monitor wind turbine and generate
power curves. Download and update software for improved turbine performance.
3 lbs $99
Battery Sensor Wireless Remote Required for
battery charging.
Includes display and antenna.
SSUP-102-02 8 lbs
$250
Towers
3CMBP3043 33 6 Monopole Tower 550 lbs
$3550
3CMBP3206 45 Monopole Tower
$4584
3CMBP-3207 60' Monopole Tower
$8500
Mono Pole Tower Bolt & Template Kits
42 Foundation Bolt Kit
For 33 pier, 45 and 60' pier and
pad-pier foundation
$420
32 Foundation Bolt Kit For 33
mat foundation
$350
Gin Pole Kit
includes gin pole, shackles and wire
2TWS-101 $325
Hinge Plate Kit
includes hinge plate and hardware
2SSOT-100 $290
Tower Adapter Kit Includes aluminum casting and
hardware kit for 5 pipe tower. See tower kits on previous page. 25 lbs
$139
Guyed Fold-Over Tower Kits
(see tower kits below)
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Guyed Fold-Over Tower Kits
Tilt-up towers can be quickly raised and lowered with a
vehicle by one experienced person. No climbing, no welding, no crane.
Installation and inspections are done on the ground. The four guy wire anchors
are located one-half the tower height away from the hinged base. Components will
need to be painted with the color of your choice. Not included is the schedule
40 tower pipe, lifting line, anchors, ground rods, rebar (all of which you can
purchase more cheaply locally) and concrete. Shipped freight collect. Tower
manuals included with kits or available separately for
$12.
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Towers for Whisper 200 and smaller
TOW24WHI 24
$300
95 lbs
TOW30WHI 30
$450
130 lbs
TOW50WHI 50
$650
140 lbs
TOW65WHI 65
$850
150 lbs
TOW80WHI 80
$1000
175 lbs
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Towers for Whisper 500 & SkyStream
WTO9K4 30
$900
160 lbs
WTO13K4 42
$1000
165 lbs
WTO20K4 70
$1400
210 lbs
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Earth screw anchors
(not for Whisper 175) Sets of four
Auger Anchor 3 long by 6 for 24 tower, galvanized
TWW1202 35 lbs $150
Auger Anchor 4 long by 8 for 30, 50
towers, galvanized TWW1204 45 lbs
$175
Auger Anchor 5 long by 10 for 65, 80,
towers, galvanized TWW1206 65 lbs
$215
Anchor Suggestions
by
Southwest Windpower
There are
four types of anchors that are most commonly used with our towers, screw in
"Auger" type anchors, hammer driven "duckbill" anchors, cast concrete anchors
and expansion bolts (for use only in solid rock). What anchor should be used
depends on the soil type that the anchors will be placed in. See the following
table for our suggestions.
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Soil Type
Sand
Loose Gravel
Loam
Clay
Rocky Soil
Gravely Soil
Solid (Soft) Rock
Solid (Hard) Rock
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Recommended Anchor
Buried in Concrete
Buried in Concrete
Auger
Duckbill
Duckbill
Auger or Duckbill
Large, Long Expansion Bolt
Smaller Expansion Bolt
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Alternatives
None
None
Duckbill, Buried Concrete
Auger, Buried Concrete
Buried Concrete
Buried Concrete
Large Eye Bolt + Cement
None
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Whisper Owners Manual
Included with wind generator. May be ordered separately.
Specify model. O011
1 lb $12
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