I run a much larger wind turbine on my boat and it takes a surprising amount of wind and perfect alignment to produce any meaningful amount of electricity. Small portable wind turbines might develop into something more practical in time, but currently there isn’t anything on the market that really works.

@melissasmess2773

Жыл бұрын

Yes, there Air 18 only makes about 18 watts in a good wind😂

@johnn3542

4 ай бұрын

Small wind just doesn't work unless you have the perfect conditions.

Even though you could not get it to work due to lack of strong winds I enjoyed watching the video and seeing a bit of your country.

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊😊😊

The wind will always be diffused by objects on the ground. You'd be better off to get a pole you can screw together and bury into the ground, so you can raise it higher. The wind is moving faster the higher up you go.

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 Thank you! 🙂 🙂 🙂

Here's an idea, why don't you connect this to your handlebar as you're cycling from one place to another. It might provide enough wind to charge your phone up from a certain percentage to another. Would be interesting to see. You could also go to marina barrage where there are pretty strong winds, try putting it a bit higher up. Also, no harm in contacting the manufacturer. It might be a case where the device works but you unfortunately received a lemon. They might send out a replacement to try or give some advise, like lubricating some parts or other tips to get the most out of the item and maximise the charging.

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

A few guys have mentioned a similar idea too, as well as attaching it to the mast/rails of a boat (example). I tried attaching it to my bicycle handle-bat, but it was sorta in-the-way. LOL`

@fullcircle4723

2 жыл бұрын

Better still, put one on your Harley.

@richardhobson5995

2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the same!

@sdqsdq6274

2 жыл бұрын

ermmm it cost 200 plus , need to use on bicycle , lol , anyway sg seldom got strong wing , quite sure they are not targeting local customer

@Trefuckor963

Жыл бұрын

Im building a prototype linear wind turbine for my truck. So as i drive or just parked i generate electricity

You actually get micro small wind turbines that you mount on a motorcycle handlebar, and charges your GPS or phone on the go...

@yyabay

2 ай бұрын

Are you stu*id? Motorbikes already have stators for producing electricity

Saw this in my recommended. All I can say is that it is kind of dodgy. It has no voltage regulator so it can be spinning really fast and generating too much voltage which can damage your phone’s charging circuits. If I was to get one I would get a voltage regulator circuit for it so It would have a constant 5 volt output no matter the how fast the turbine is spinning

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

That's a valid point! 👍🏻 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing!

@warningsystemsofohio1880

2 жыл бұрын

hello fellow enthusiast!

I got a feeling it's the length of the fan blade, its kinda short.

you didn't have wind- just a slight breeze. it would probably work on the coastlines of canada, if the winds didn't tear it apart.

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

LOL!!! 🤣 🤣 🤣

They should design vertical type of that instead of propeller type. Vertical will spin easily even in low wind and it is more efficient of harvesting the wind energy.

@waffle_chair9269

Жыл бұрын

It is vertical isn’t it? Do you mean lay the blades horizontally? Or what do you mean?

I get the impression this is all about location, location, location. Where I live, on the coast of Norway, a turbine like this would spin like mad hell 20 out of 24 hours. I have also learned from flying radio-controlled glider airplanes, that airflow moves along terrain in special ways. I'm sure it's possible to optimize placement of the propeller as you gain experience "reading the airflow". Especially if traversing high mountains, it is possible to find spots with constant strong winds. But if it needs 24mph winds to charge at all however, I'm not sure it would be enough even here. Bigger blades turning a more powerful dynamo is probably needed. Cool video. Normally I would say it's too long. But it's well edited and informative all the way, making it a very enjoyable watch. Cheers

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for dropping by! Yes, I do reckon you're right, that the location where this is set up is crucially important. Unfortunately for me, it will be hard to find such spots here in Singapore. That said, from some of the other advice/comments I've received, having this fitted onto a moving vehicle (eg: boat) could be a useful option as well. 🙂

@hongpanchio4044

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hong.Wanderlust can you buy it there ? ?

@MrSlacker104

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hong.Wanderlust You have to suspend the item and your charging device on a kite

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrSlacker104 😂 😂 😂 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻

What’s that power, your nightlight?

I think we sometimes have to go back to principle operation of turbines...

The garden was really good. About the portable wind mill. Please fix it to the bicycle or two wheeler or a four wheeler. Just check while travelling. It may work.

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, absolutely right! Attaching it to a constantly moving vehicle (eg: boat) should definitely work! 😀 😀

Unfortunately drag from generator is too much for small blades for a dynamo like that you need bigger blades also wind is always much much stronger at height the pole provided should be a minimum of 4 metres .

Thank You for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ ☮ ❤🕊

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻

Could you stick it in a creek where there is running water to move it?

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

Great question, but not one that I can answer. Sorry about that. 😊

Maybe if you created a small portable wind tunnel, that would solve the problem. I'm familiar with the Venturi Effect with rocket stoves, and that same principal works with liquid and air. That principal basically states that liquid/air will speed up when entering a smaller diameter. So if you created a 5ft (more or less) opening to your tunnel, then tapered the tunnel down to 3ft, the air would speed up when entering the 3ft section of the tube/tunnel. And at the end of the tunnel it would expand back to 5ft again, and that's where you would place your generator. You should theoretically get faster wind speeds at the end of your tunnel than at the beginning

Put on the front of your bike while you are riding .then you will get the wind you need. To make it spine

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Yup! Yup! You're absolutely right! Having it attached to a moving vehicle will certainly help with generating a constant power-supply. Especially for long-distance travels with little stops. 😊

wonder how that would work with vertical turbine? problem with horizontal turbines is the need to be high up vs vertical turbines working with less wind and closer to ground.

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching a lot of YT videos and it does seem like vertical-turbines work well (better)`

I don’t think it will work , but a fixed mount w-generator mounted higher is needed

Maybe if you somehow got it "loosened" up a bit? Looks to me like it's a bit to "tight", loosening the connection between the turbine and the generator might/should make it spin easier, IE: Less resistance/friction... Cause out of the box it looks like it WANTS to stop

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

I did indeed try 'loosening it up' a little, but it still wasn't as smooth as I would've liked. Ultimately, I think the windspeeds were just too low (more like breeze-speeds). LOL!

It is a good product but the blades are mediocre and way to small. It would be working easily in low breeze wind if they were a lot larger. You could try to make them yourself. There are similar design out there that produce 30 or more Watts, so it might need some tweaking. Good try though.

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

Yeah! You're absolutely right! 😊 Thank you!

I appreciate this review. I wouldn't mind finding one that actually works all the time

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

I believe the location of where it is deployed matters most. Some advice I got from fellow KZreadrs, was to have it attached to a boat while out at sea. 😊

it looks like a good start....but it needs a way to direct it's orientation(aka, a fin known as a rudder). aslo s lowever mass rotor/stator combo.you'd get less juice but it will spin easier

How much wind speed at the spot in meter per second where, you are testing your texenergy infinite wind turbine?

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

I don't have an accurate reading of the wind speeds, but i will reckon most of it were probably under 15km/h?? as per many of the comments, an ideal option will probably be (on a boat, bicycle, or even in front of another fan that is already in use). 😊

Great review keep up the amazing work

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

On second thought, the exit diameter of your tunnel should only be approximately as wide as your fan blades

What a lovely little channel i found. Nice video.

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙂 🙂 🙂

Do you have or did you try the new model Infinity Air 12 or 18??

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I haven't tried them out yet. I did write in to the manufacturers to ask if they were willing to loan me a set for a review, but sadly didn't receive any replies (yet). That said, I might consider purchasing a set myself in the future to test out.

You don't really need streams for water turbine. In Singapore it's always raining. If you put a water turbine in any longkang on a rainy day, can generate enough water to power a whole doll house

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

😂 That is a brilliant idea! LOL!

Is a very cool wind turbine but my own suggestion is this, i think the wind blade is too small for it to catch more wind they need to expand the bade a little bit so that it can catches more wind .

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

YEAH! I think they did precisely that with their new model(s).. 👍🏻 For this version thst I got, the best recommendation I've received from viewers, is to have it attached to a mast while sailing, or to use it in extremely windy conditions.

Great video son.... this is exactly what I was looking for!!!😁😁

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for dropping by! 😀 😀

Would be interesting to look inside the alternator, it certainly looks to be "cogging" meaning it's not an ironless generator which would start to spin a lot easier. ( might even be a motor they're using as a generator, which is never a good idea) , you said you could feel the vibration when you turned it round, which would seem to confirm this. It does however, look very well made,, and possibly just needs a strong wind. Can't really beat solar panels for charging phones, I used to charge my phone from my bike hub dynamo, but had to cycle about 40 miles to achieve the same result a 15w Anker solar panel gave in an hour ( in the sunny south of France) Great video, thankyou

@melissasmess2773

Жыл бұрын

It's actually a permanent magnet generator

Suggestion. I was watching you and I’m from the USA. We don’t use the metric system and when you write out speed or dimensions I see that you write it out in the metric system. Can you do the work ONCE for all your USA viewers and also write it in pounds, inches, miles etc.? If you don’t mind of course. It would help your viewers in the US.

Your battery was probably too big. The bigger the battery, the bigger the resistance, the stronger the current has to be to affect the battery. The wind turbine might be good to charge a cell phone or a small powerbank.

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! 😊😊

@jvinsnes

Жыл бұрын

Over USB it should not matter. the powerbank has its own charging circuit so the wind turbine dont see the actual resistance of the battery

@mrmikesparks

Жыл бұрын

If you notice, the cable is not connected when he manually starts the turbine on the pier.

Can you attach it to a solar panel powered trickle charger for a car so you can charge the car battery when it's windy and use the solar power when it's sunny out side

My friend, in the video the wind seem so calm hahaha, come to the netherlands, 100% its gonna work since windmills are our specialty 😂

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

LOL~ Indeed the World Capital for Wind Power!! 🤗 🤗 🤗

Held it in your hand high and slowly spin to catch the drift or go on top of a skyscraper.

Thank you so much for the honest review. Liked and sub'ed.

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for dropping by! 😊

I have played with a couple of these, but until there is a breakthrough in turbine technology, small devices are just toys. Unless you live on a tall, windy mountain.

So it does not have a battery to store energy?

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

Nope, it does not have any internal storage`

lol, fyi normal voltage for USB is 5V. I haven't looked at the model u tested but their bigger one requires 24km/hr which is like ... go ride a scooter at that speed & you get the idea. I had high hopes when I saw that it was designed in sg. also fyi, the avg "micro" turbines that I've come across have base wind speeds of 12km/hr

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! Yeah, I saw a video of some guys attaching it to a sailboat, and that seemed to have worked really well. I guess it isn't the most effective tool to have for camping.

Perhaps best to mount on vehicle when going for long drives camping? It will work.

Is there a rectifier to convert the AC to DC built in to the battery or anything you had there? the output of all generators as far as I know is AC(Alternating Current) and to put it in the battery it needs to be converted to DC (Direct Current).

Good review. I am glad I watched this video. I know now to purchase one I really need to be beachfront, in strong wind, with a much taller tripod than what comes with the product. Meaning it comes with enough to get you started but not enough to make it functional. You have to invest more time and money to make it worthwhile.

It seems the wind is not strong here. You need to design a bigger wind turbine to catch more wind. Very interesting video.

I'm late to the party, but this was a cool review. I live in an area where the wind is pretty strong a good amount of the time. Unfortunately, I also live in an area where it rains/snows 3-4 months out of the year, which I don't think would be good for the electronics part of the turbine... or my smaller electronics. Maybe, I can get some sort of shelter in conjunction with this to use it almost anywhere. 😊

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

Another option I've read in my comments, is to have it placed facing a fan (while you're actually using the fan - in summer), but it isn't something i've tried. 😊

@Tjensen999

Жыл бұрын

@@Hong.Wanderlust I like that idea. I think I'm off my rocker because I would try to use the turbine off-grid in an emergency situation if I needed it that way. 😄

@rararara7009

Жыл бұрын

​​​@@Hong.Wanderlust That's exactly what I was thinking. I'm going to purchase a fan and I thought well. I could probably place it in front of or perhaps buy one of those dual window fans that blow the air out and in.

I want to mount this to my ebike 🎉

Dude attach it to your bike. The air will force the propeller to turn giving you free energy. 😁

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on! Just gotta make sure it doesn't obstruct the view. haha` 🙂🙂🙂

@joeshmoe7967

Жыл бұрын

Not free, there is no free lunch. You have to pedal harder with the resistance in turning the fan. Easier to just carry a portable battery. The make a front wheel hub that has a generator in it. It takes up to 6% of your pedalling power. Not much on a short ride, but on a long tour it is not worth it compared to a battery pack.

Thank You. Well done 👍 you patient man

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

Keep it coming. Ur videos are nice👍

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for dropping by! 😀

Maybe longer blades?

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

They do have a newer (more effecient) version out, yet to try it out tho! 😀

Maybe a verticle air turbine VAT would work better ?

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it just might! Will be doing some research into it! 🙂 Thanks!

maybe if you change the blades similar to windmill blade that people made out of paper to see if that work.

Thanks for sharing...

A small wind meter might be a nice addition to your videos on these subjects

Desk toy.... blades need to be 2x or 3x larger... a mouse fart would generate more power on it at 1 foot above the ground

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

LOL! 🤣

I appreciate your honesty regards win turbines 😊

Bro, I got good tip for u. Why don't u set this up in front of ur heavy duty industrial fan at home. Confirm will work. Otherwise can try under those big ass fans at the ccs or mrt stations. There's a saying in Sg. Use money to make money. You should use wind to make wind or rather use electricity to make electricity. That's called the full circle of nature, where nothing is wasted, yet everything is wasted. Vicious cycle. By the way, u got a sub. Keep exploring and enjoy the simple pleasures

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

That's actually a really good idea as well! Save some $ since we're already spending! 😉 And thank you for subscribing too!

Would have been nice if you would have added a link to the product

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

www.texenergy.com/ Here you go! I got mine from an online-store here in Singapore. 😊

@ivansoto2000

Жыл бұрын

@@Hong.Wanderlust thank you 💪🏽

Try it over in Chicago, aka the Windy City ...

wow😍😍😍😍😍

Hi where are buy and how much money and site buy thanks from greece

Is there a portable wind turbine that can charge a 48V ebike battery? That would be so awesome!

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! It'll make long-distance trips more practical. However, I'm not too sure if there are any portable devices that can charge up an eBike, maybe portable solar panels? But then again, those that are powerful enough might be too large for cycling/bike trips. 🤔🤔

bike + nature 💪💪💪

Maybe if your Winter bind was on a swivel it would operate better

Could you introduce a small petrol working generator portable under one kg for solo backpackers please I think it would be more efficient

Hi, i live near the coast where they have placed windmills at sea and i have see the windmills getting bigger every year, because the higher they get the more wind they catch. For the tex energy one its bit high price

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, to be living near lotsa windmills.. Unfortunately for us here in Singapore, it isn't a viable option. Having said that, we aren't without options, with solar power being the preferred choice for renewable-energy.. I saw online that 'Tex Energy' recently released a newer version (INFINITE AIR 18), but it doesn't seem to be available for sale here (yet).

Awesome

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for dropping by! 😀

There's no real value with it unless it's a really windy day. Windier than average and then you can only charge a phone. Best bet is get a solar power bank to charge you're phone. It's more efficient

nice toy !!

The charging voltage is much lower if the charging cable is too long!

I'm hoping to install this to my longboard and charge my phone based on relative wind speed xD do you think it would work? I skate around 8km/h

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Jasmint - To be entirely honest, I am not sure, but I will assume that 8km/h ~ 10km/h may not be sufficient to really push the blades consistently.

@madscientistme

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hong.Wanderlust ah that's probably a bust. Maybe solar power might be better.

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

@@madscientistme Depending on where you live, solar power may or may not be the best option. Here in Singapore (and most equitorial countries), we have PLENTY of sunlight, so solar works really well. ☀ I recently tested out some new portable solar panels from Nitecore, and I've been using them every few days since. Video Link 👇🏻 kzread.info/dash/bejne/g6uuy7mbgZC3fM4.html

@suncitybooksgeraldton335

2 жыл бұрын

better to run 1 electric sate board wheel as a generator yes it will create drag but not as much as a wind generator with the losses of the blades and generator and bearings.

@madscientistme

2 жыл бұрын

@@suncitybooksgeraldton335 that's actually my current project 😊 I'm trying to see if dynamo generators can also be used as a speedometer.

Will it charge an escooter

I need like 5 of these...

Where the blades wrong way round ?

let say i want to power my 100W monitor for one hour, and lets say you could store the turbine power in batterie. With 3.2V and 0.2A you generate about 0.64Wh that is 156hours of charging to run 100W appliance for one hour. I am noob, and i could be wrong. But this is not really good

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I'm a noob with such things too! 😅 But you're right, unfortunately this product may not be very suitable for most applications (personal opinion), unless you're in a REALLY suitable location (mountain) or constantly in the move (boat).

Price

Not ready for primetime ,,give the tech 10 -15 years.

Unfortunately you did not have a strong enough wind to overcome the resistance of the turbine. A body in motion tends to remain in motion unless acted upon by an outside force. Same for a body at rest, stays at rest unless acted upon by an outside force. Your turbine was at rest and wouldmanufacturer's ,

Why can’t people say “aluminium” properly?

@jenwinder4416

2 жыл бұрын

Or nuclear😣

some time everything works sometime they do not good try

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I saw some videos of guys attaching it to a sailboat while out at sea, and I think that's a brilliant idea of ensuring constant and consistent winds.

what place is that? I like it

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

Which particular scene are you referring to? 😊

the workable wind speed breadth is too narrow, 8-20

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I agree! 🙂

fifth floor balcony

lol bro there isn't much wind in Singapore unless you are trying that experiment in a monsoon thunderstorm :D

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 Indeed. But in its defense, I was told that is worked well for some who live (here in SG) in high-rise apartments with good winds. And also peeps who go sailing.

@slimyshady

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hong.Wanderlust i used to do some sailing before covid, the problem with Singapore is the wind is intermittent.Good idea though. I use windfinder (free) to check wind conditions when I go sruf casting

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

@@slimyshady Yeah, I can imagine the intermittent wind. I've never sailed before, gotta give it a try in the future. 👍🏻

@slimyshady

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hong.Wanderlust National sailing centre has courses bro

you could have used it effectively if you rode with it on your bike I guess

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

Yup! I believe you're absolutely right! 😊

Nice video! I have one and even bought the Air 24. It does take some strong wind to use it. Mine unfortunately has pretty much locked up and all I have used it for is light testing. But it did produce energy. I also pressed down on the tripod to get it to stand in the sand and broke a part that holds the leg down. So be careful with the tripod. My thoughts are that it would be good for attaching to a boat, mountain climbing, or extremely windy and consistent winds. Check out my unboxing of the infinite air 24 if you would like. Take care! Aloha

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Yeah, I think you're absolutely right, this product will work exceptionally well if used out at sea or camping in mountainous/windy spots! Will definitely take a look at your video too! Thanks for dropping by! 😊

@elieltanr

2 жыл бұрын

Is there a infinite air 24? Or is it 18?

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

@@elieltanr I think it might depend on where you live? Here in Singapore, it seems like we only have the 'AIR 5' and 'AIR 18' available. - www.texenergy.com/collections/portable-wind-turbines

Maybe if you go back out during a monsoon? I'll wait for that video. Thanks anyway.

it would work great on a motorbike

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i think so too, as long as it's a good long distance and not blocking your line-of-sight.

Attach it on ur bike or car and generate power everytime u drive

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻 Thank you! Or a boat when out at sea! 😀

Mounted on a car they'd be perfect for RV or campers

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Yup! That'll definitely work!

@jasmijnariel

2 жыл бұрын

I dont see myself get out of bed 30 times to give it a push start🤣🤣 And 3 volts??🤨

My guess is it need to get higher

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! And also a spot that has stronger winds too. 😛

Bought one and after months of hope it does not work. The junction box is junk.

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your bad experience too. Have you tried attaching it to a constantly-moving platform such as a boat/bicycle? Another alternative option i've heard from others is to have it placed infront of a fan, such as a table fan (when you're using it).

May not have infinite electricity but you have infinite air!

@Hong.Wanderlust

2 жыл бұрын

LOL~

Should be higher

Put it in front of a fan. Just saying

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

#TrueStory 😅

Mount about 25 of them on your electric car and charge it while diving. LOL Just don't stop.

Why review a wind turbine where there's not even the minimum recommended wind?

@Hong.Wanderlust

Жыл бұрын

I guess i was doing it based on trial and error

Uwoow