Description
Aquair 100 Hybrid Wind & Water Generator
The most effective means of generating electricity to recharge 12v/24v batteries at sea.
* Generates approx. 1 amp per knot (12v) at average cruising speeds.
* Rope transmits power of spinning turbine to on-board generator.
* Gimbal mounting of generator gives fool-proof operation & long-life.
* Simple installation from stern rail - no permanent hardware. Easily rigged.
* Thousands in use worldwide. Hundreds of circumnavigations made.
* Highly suitable for use on long distance blue water cruising yachts.
* Wind turbine conversion available for use at anchor.
The Aquair pedigree
Proven over thousands of miles of ocean cruising. Reliability is achieved by using a towed turbine on a 100' line directly coupled to the alternator shaft. Totally sealed alternator. Stainless steel gambol ring provides a simple and automatic alignment method.
Built to professional standards for long term endurance and backed by full manufacturers warranty. The Aquair 100 is constructed of marine grade materials for minimal maintenance. Only a spare turbine is recommended to cater for accidental loss. Electrical contact is direct to the battery using a simple on/off control switch.
Advantages of the hybrid system - why water drive and wind drive
An Aquair greatly reduces the frequency of engine running to recharge service batteries. The Aquair 100 generates sufficient power to run an autopilot, maintain navigation equipment or support a fridge. Produces a continuous output up to 7 Amps at 12 volts. Permanent magnet alternator, has no commutator brushes, windings cannot overheat so requires no thermal cutouts.
The Aquair 100 is a towed turbine generator when sailing and a wind driven generator when at anchor. The reason for the choice is that when sailing downwind at 6 knots, the Aquair 100 Water Drive generates approx. 5 amps continuous charge. Contrast this with the fact that to obtain 5 amps of generation from the wind driven version while underway, the wind speed required is typically 30 knots (24 knots plus 6 knots boat speed) and you can see why long distance cruisers prefer water drive for reliable continuous power. And when the boat is at anchor or in harbor just rig the generator in Wind Drive - either on the pole mount kit or using the hoist in rigging kit, and have all the advantages of a wind turbine
Technical Specifications
Power Rating 100W max
Voltage Options 12Vdc, 24Vdc, 48Vdc
Output Rectified DC
Startup Wind Speed 4 m/s, 7 knots, 8 mph
Startup Water Speed 2 m/s, 3 knots, 4 mph
Turbine Blades 36.5 inches diameter
Turbine Blades (6) glass filled polypropylene
Housing die cast aluminum (powder coated)
Weight 22 lbs generator, (9.9KG) 7 lbs turbine
