Wind Today - Q4 2008 - (Page 71) Book Review Homebrew Wind Power by Dan Bartmann and Dan Fink Buckville Publications, LLC, 2008 - 970-672-4342 - 320 pages Authors Dan Bartmann and Dan Fink share more than a first name. They have a common interest in small-scale, do-ityourself (DIY) wind turbine projects. Having lived off the electrical grid for twenty years, Bartmann and Fink realized the importance of small-scale wind power. In February of this year, the authors visited the remote eastern coast of Nicaragua where they assisted in small wind power development projects. “Our visit highlighted the need for knowledge on small wind power projects that could be disseminated to those who need it most,” says Fink. “Teachers, war reconstruction planners, sustainable development workers, and aid workers worldwide can help create the small and simple infrastructure needed to provide electricity for schools, medical centers, and homes.” With a forward by wind power expert Mick Sagrillo, Bartmann and Fink’s 320-page book, Homebrew Wind Power, takes a hands-on approach to guide readers on how to develop DIY wind turbine projects. No matter the size or scale wind turbine a reader is interested in, the book offers information on everything from blade failures to turbine wiring. “We feel that the book is ground-breaking in the tiny field of DIY wind power,” says Fink. “Besides providing step-bystep instructions for building an efficient, quiet, and reliable turbine, the book explains the physics behind wind power.” The book contains multiple appendices with conversion charts, tool lists, and wind data. Additionally, the authors include information on wind turbine parts and kits by providing contact information to supply companies and wind industry businesses. Available in January, the book can be purchased at amazon.com or www.otherpower.com. Heather Ervin, associate editor Response No. 711 71 http://www.amazon.com http://www.otherpower.com http://www.aristeo.com http://www.aristeo.com
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