Wind power has historically played a big part in US culture. During the 1920s and 1930s, farms throughout the Midwest took advantage of wind power to generate electricity for their lights and electric motors. When our government started actively subsidizing the construction of fossil fuel based power plants and the associated utility lines, wind power fell into decline. Similar to energy efficiency, during the energy crisis in the 1970s, things that were old became new again. Now with growing environmental concerns being expressed globally many people are once reexamining wind power.
Wind Energy Basics
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One form of energy, wind (a form of solar energy), is converted to another form of energy, electricity, using a wind turbine. As the turbine spins, electricity is generated. Similar to solar power, wind power is protected from inflation. How? Any power you generate using your own wind turbine goes against the current utility pricing. Wind power can effectively shield you from rising electricity costs.
Wind Energy in the Palm of My Hand?
As consumers show renewed interest in renewable energy sources like wind, product manufacturers are already rushing to respond. One of the most interesting consumer wind technologies is both amazingly inexpensive and amazingly small. How small? You can hold this particular wind turbine in your hand - while it's generating electricity.
The HYmini
A product of MINIWIZ Sustainable Energy Dev. LTD, the HYmini is a revolutionary new green product. While I've frequently seen many small consumer versions of solar technologies, specifically designed to power your cell phone, PDAs and MP3 players, this is the first handheld wind turbine I've encountered.
The HYmini combines a small wind turbine designed to generate power in wind speeds between 9-30 miles per hour with an internal 1200mAh lithium ion polymer battery. The HYmini maxs out it's ability to convert wind into electricity at 40 miles per hour. The battery is good for about 500 complete charge cycles. The HYmini is literally a green power station that you can hold in the palm of your hand.
The inventors of the HYmini pushed the envelope and added a few more impressive green features. To maximize the flexibility of their new device, they allowed for the HYmini battery to be externally recharged. That means in a pinch you can plug your HYmini into any USB port or conventional 100-240V wall plug and instantly start recharging.
miniSOLAR
If plugging your HYmini into your electrical outlet isn't green enough for you then consider the miniSOLAR option. miniSOLAR is an inexpensive solar panel designed to work with the HYmini. Thanks to HYmini's ability to externally recharge, you can easily add up to four miniSOLAR panels to recharge your HYmini using solar energy. Each miniSOLAR panel can add up to 140mA at 5V of recharging power. Staying with the eco-friendly theme, the MINIWIZ team houses each miniSOLAR panel in a recycled card board paper package.
HYmini Applications
HYmini is perfect for both runners and cyclists and to encourage it's use in both those markets the MINIWIZ team offers both a bicycle mount and an armband. If the wind is a little slow on a particular day then why not add some human energy to the mix. The HYmini will literally be generating electricity while you are burning through calories.
Ignoring the wind turbine for a moment, the HYmini, is also the perfect rechargeable backup battery pack for all your mobile electronics. This expands possible uses for the HYmini exponentially.
Talk To Me About Power
Thanks to some useful testing completed by MINIWIZ we have some hard facts regarding power generation for the HYmini. According to MINIWIZ using the HYmini wind turbine or the miniSOLAR panels you can capture enough energy in 20 minutes to power:
A MP3 Player for 40 minutes A PDA for 40 minutes An iPod for 30 minutes A Cell Phone for 4 minutes A Digital Camera for 20 pictures
To capture that much wind energy you will however need constant 19 mile per hour wind speeds. The solar panels will need direct sunlight as well. You can learn more about the HYmini and the miniSOLAR panels at the following website:
http://www.hymini.com/
As technology advances, you can expect to see many more unique green technologies such as the HYmini. Wind power is a lost part of our culture, a part we have recently started to reconnect with and the HYmini offers consumers an inexpensive way to implement wind power in their lives today. Using devices like the HYmini can reduce disposable battery usage and waste. When batteries are improperly disposed of and end up in landfills or incinerators, they inevitably leak into our environment and eventually end up in our food chain. Take part in the new wind power revolution and reduce your battery usage, the environment will thank you for both.
Special Price!!! Makita LCT300W 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit
Nov 10, 2011 06:02:06
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Makita LCT300W 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit Feature
- Two-speed 1/2-inch driver-drill delivers 450 inch-pounds of max torque and weighs only 3.5 pounds
- Variable-speed impact driver provides 1,280 inch-pounds of max torque and weighs only 2.8 pounds
- Four-position flashlight with Xenon bulb runs over two hours per charge
- Compact lithium-ion battery and Energy Star-rated 15-minute rapid charger produces 430 percent total lifetime work
- Backed by three-year warranty on tools and one-year warranty on batteries and charger
Makita LCT300W 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit Overview
Makita's LCT300W new combo kit offers best power-to-weight ratio for both driver-drill and impact driver. The kit includes the BDF452HW 18V Compact Li-Ion 1/2-inch driver-drill, which delivers 450 in. lbs. of efficient torque in a compact size and weighs only 3.5 pounds, the BTD142HW 18V Compact Li-Ion Impact driver, which provides 1,280 in. lbs. of maximum torque and weighs only 2.8 pounds, and the BML185W 18V Lithium-Ion rechargeable flashlight with 4-positon head pivots for greater versatility.Makita LCT300W 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit Specifications
The Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit is built for the pro-user who requires Best in Class cordless tools for drilling, driving and fastening in a more compact size. The LCT300W includes a compact and versatile 1/2-Inch Driver-drill, as well as a powerful impact driver that weighs just 2.8 pounds. The kit also includes a rechargeable flashlight. Each tool is powered by Makita's 18V compact lithium-ion battery and the ENERGY STAR rated Makita Rapid Optimum Charger. View larger | ||||
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Makita's LCT300W includes a compact and versatile 1/2-Inch Driver-drill (BDF452HW). The BDF452HW features a Makita-built four-pole maximum torque motor that delivers 450 in.lbs. of Max Torque and 285 in.lbs. of PTI Torque in a compact size. The BDF452HW has a two-speed all-metal transmission that delivers 0-450 RPM in low speed and 0-1,500 RPM in high for a wide range of drilling and driving applications.
The LCT300W also includes a powerful impact driver that weighs just 2.8 pounds. (BTD142HW). The BTD142HW features a Makita-built four-pole maximum torque motor that delivers 1,280 in.lbs. of torque, 2,300 RPM, and 3,200 impacts per minute for a wide range of fastening tasks. Makita's proprietary hammer and anvil impact mechanism is manufactured using the best raw materials with the highest quality steel and unique heat hardening process for maximum fastening and driving power.
Both the driver-drill and impact driver have a compact and ergonomic shape that fits like a glove for reduced operator fatigue, as well as a built-in L.E.D. light that illuminates the work area for more efficient work. The kit includes a rechargeable flashlight with Xenon bulb (BML185W). The LCT300W includes two 18V compact lithium-ion batteries and a Rapid Optimum Charger for increased battery and charging power--and less downtime on the job site.
Built for a Variety of Applications
The LCT300W delivers compact cordless solutions for drilling, driving, and fastening. The combination of power and performance in a compact size makes the LCT300W ideal for pro trades including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, woodworking, and any pro contractor who requires a Best in Class engineered cordless combo kit. The LCT300W is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best in class engineering.
About Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Tool Series
As one of the pioneers driving the cordless tool revolution, Makita changed the game with its breakthrough 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Series. Three years after its debut, Makita's LXT Series has grown from seven to over 35 tools, providing a wide range of cordless solutions for professional tradesmen. Makita also added 18V compact lithium-ion for cordless power in a more compact size. Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries and ENERGY STAR rated Optimum Charging System provide several benefits over old battery technology. When compared to traditional 18V Ni-Cd batteries, Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have 40% less weight, longer run time, and five-times lower self-discharge to keep cells active and ready to use at any time.
Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion battery delivers 2,000 cycles--2.5X more than Ni-Cd. In addition, built-in shock absorbing features help protect the battery, and 16 firm-holding contact terminals deliver constant high power. During the charging process, a built-in memory chip in the battery communicates with the Optimum Charger for a more efficient charge, extending the battery life. Makita's Optimum Charger is also faster: it will charge an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery in just 30 minutes, and an 18V compact lithium-ion battery in only 15 minutes. Makita also offers a Rapid Automotive Charger for 18V LXT and 18V compact lithium-ion batteries that plugs into 12V DC sockets equipped in most automobiles and trucks for added mobility. Makita's growing line of LXT cordless tool solutions features a wide range of industrial-quality power tools, including driver-drills, impact drivers, impact wrenches, saws, grinders, screwguns, rotary hammers, and more. The LXT Series also offers a jobsite radio, rechargeable flashlights, and several different combo kits.
About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita Lithium-Ion tool is backed by Makita's 3-Year Warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of original purchase. Makita Lithium-Ion batteries and chargers have a limited 1-year warranty. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What's in the Box
1/2-Inch Driver-Drill, Impact Driver, Flashlight, two 18V compact Lithium-Ion batteries, Rapid Optimum Charger, and contractor bag.
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