HotWire - KISS Wind Generator

KISS
High Ouput Wind Generator

North American distributors
of the KISS High Output Wind Generator

Three year warranty
$1,195 U.S.
Available in 12, 24 and 32 volt models
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The KISS was designed to supply the energy needs of the average cruising sailboat from the wind energy available in a typical Caribbean anchorage.

Additionally, it has been built to:

Operate quietly
Make lots of power
Be virtually corrosion proof
Be simple to service with parts available worldwide
Be rugged enough to operate in a gale
Yet can be shut down at the flick of a switch

Electrical System

The unit has been designed to provide brute force energy. Alternating current is converted to direct current by a 30-amp automotive diode pack (commonly found worldwide) and fed directly to the ship's electrical system. The KISS Wind Generator can be shut down in up to gale force winds by use of the on-off switch. The switch eliminates the need to approach the wind generator while it is operating.

Rotor Design

Highly cambered with twist, taper and elliptical tips for maximum torque at relatively low RPMs for minimal blade noise. Each blade is made of five layers of bi-axial glass roving pressure molded in polyester for strength with minimal flex and very light weight. All three blades are bolted to an aluminum disk which screws onto the threaded motor shaft.

Doug Billings, the designer and manufacturer of the KISS, has redesigned the blades for lower startup speed (now 5.5 knots), higher power output (especially at lower wind speeds) and quieter operation. [See output chart above.] Original-style blades make good cruising spares at $150 per set of 3.

Alternator Design

A brushless alternator designed specifically to match the low speed characteristics of the rotor blades. Features such as epoxy-coated neodymium iron-boron magnets and plastic sealed #6203 metric ball bearings (commonly available worldwide) ensures that maintenance will be infrequent, simple and inexpensive.

Weight and Dimensions

The unit weighs only 17 pounds (plus 13 feet of wire at about 6 pounds). Of note is that the blades and aluminum disk weigh only four pounds, resulting in minimal precessional forces on the 3/4 inch motor shaft. The blade diameter is 60 inches. The housing is 24 inches long. The control box is 4 inches by 6 inches.

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Mizzen, pole, arch, and hoisted mounts available from HOTWIRE ENTERPRISES.

KISS FAQ

Still have questions about KISS? See our KISS High Output Wind Generator Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for more information.