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Whisper 500 Wind
Turbine
Whisper, a name with more than 10 years of experience in the
field, has been re-engineered and launched under the Southwest Windpower family
of wind turbines. The Whisper has an all-new look featuring cast aluminum frame
and smooth, quite operation of the patented "angle-governor" furling
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Whisper
500 -The most powerful wind turbine in our lineup!
The new 500, a 3.2 KW rated turbine, can deliver in
excess of 500 KWH per month at a site with a 12 mph average wind
speed. The 500 boasts a 15 foot (4.26m) rotor diameter providing
a total swept area of 175 sq. ft. Newly redesigned, the Whisper 500
incorporates a stronger, larger yaw shaft, new blade stabilizer straps
and a third spindle bearing for increased reliability.
The largest wind turbine of the Whisper family delivers
over 3200 watts for large power requirements. With 10 years of operational
history, the Whisper 500 has proven itself to be quiet and reliable.
Over 800 Whisper 500's have been installed providing a dependable
power supply for people around the world. If you have a large energy
demand, this is the machine for you. Depending on your site's average
wind speed, the Whisper 500 can provide enough energy to operate
your entire home.
The 500 features a hand-laid fiberglass and foam core blade for smooth, high
efficiency operation and low wind start-up. It also incorporated the
patented
"angle governor" design for quite high-wind operation. The 500 is an
excellent choice for village power projects, farms, ranched, back-up power
systems and remote homes applications.
Standard with every Whisper 500, the EZ Wire controller allowing for
additional input for a solar/wind, hydro/wind hybrid system. Preset at the
factory for 48 volts, the 200 Amp EZ Wire is field adjustable for 24 or 32 volt
applications. The turbine and controller are included with the system, optional
towers are available.

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500 Specifications
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Rotor Diameter:
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15' (4.5 meters)
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Blades:
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Carbon reinforced fiberglass
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Weight:
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155 lbs (70 kg)
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Mount:
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5" Schedule 40 (12.7 cm)
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Start up wind-speed:
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7 mph (3.1 m/s)
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Peak Power:
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3200 watts @ 28 mph (12 m/s)
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Alternator:
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PM 3 phase brush-less
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Output Voltage:
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Factory Preset to 48 volts
Switchable to 24, 32 or 48 volts
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Warranty:
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Two year parts replacement
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Descriptions and Accessories
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Model |
Description |
| 653EGEN50048Z1L |
Whisper 500 - 3.2 kw |
24, 32 or 48 volt w/200 amp EZ Wire controller |
| 653EGEN500HVZ1L |
Whisper 500HVT - 3.2 kw |
220 Volt Model w/200 amp EZ Wire controller & Transformer |
| Mounting Kits and Accessories |
| 653WGTW500GYD30 |
30' H/D Guyed Tower Kit |
Pole & anchors not included |
| 653WGTW500GYD42 |
42' H/D Guyed Tower Kit |
Pole & anchors not included |
| 653WGTW500GYD70 |
70' H/D Guyed Tower Kit |
Pole & anchors not included |
| 653WGTAANG500 |
Earth Anchors for all Whisper 500 Towers |
Set of 4 H/D galvanized earth anchors |
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