First a brutal rainstorm while the guys were installing the new micro switch which--by the way--is certainly of better construction than the one that came with the wind turbine 3.5 years ago.
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| At left is the original and failed microswitch (which reads "turns" of the head rotation) from Yangzhou-Shenzou Wind-Driven Generator Co. Ltd. To the right is the OMRON replacement (purchased from Digi-Key Corporation in Minnesota). The OMRON microswitch is more solidly constructed and has a better cover. |
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| The original microswitch (at left) is rusted from a poorly sealed cover; the new one at right is more solidly constructed with a better cover. |
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| The better product, from OMRON, a huge Japanese corporation. |
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| The original cast mounting bracket on the yawing motor, whose two feet broke. |
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| The new -- SOLID STEEL -- mounting bracket machined by Aberdeen Machine of Vernon BC. | Great job! |
Time will tell if everything works well.
"Steel is better than cast", offers Kia.
Hope somebody tells Yangzhou-Shenzou Company!
Oh yeah, the weather! A few shots from today:
Brutal weather!
It's almost June, but you wouldn't know it from the chilly air.
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