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Captured on video: The moment a wind turbine exploded in gales
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| 2/25/2008
Posted on 02/25/2008 6:12:29 AM PST by Uncledave
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To: Uncledave
I wish I could see a hi-res video of this. Just before the rotor blows, a cloud of dust or smoke appears right at the front of the truck at the base. Either a piece the rotor shot out or, get ready conspiracy folks... the truck shot something up and hit the rotor.
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posted on
02/25/2008 8:14:53 AM PST
by
Right Wing Assault
("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
To: Uncledave
I’m not an engineer. That said, wouldn’t curved blades in a tube (such as a jet engine) work at high speeds?
I would love to see each of our homes run independently of market prices for energy. To me, even urban buildings should be self sufficient.
We are required to spend too much money, on a monthly basis, to maintain our homes. Everyone wants in our pockets.
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posted on
02/25/2008 8:20:26 AM PST
by
wizr
("Give me liberty, or give me death." - Patrick Henry)
To: Uncledave
Why would anyone oppose wind energy? Were you being sarcastic?
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posted on
02/25/2008 8:34:14 AM PST
by
BJungNan
To: PGalt
Well she said that we would be “blown away” after she became Governor......
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posted on
02/25/2008 9:25:44 AM PST
by
Mikey_1962
(Liberals want equality of outcome not opportunity.)
To: Uncledave
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posted on
02/25/2008 9:28:46 AM PST
by
GreenAccord
(Bacon Akbar!)
To: TalonDJ
“I respect that many here oppose wind energy”
I will come to Uncledave’s defense on this one. There have been plenty of posts on Free Republic expressing opposition to alternate energy for no better reason than that some liberals like it. Uncledave and I part company when he respects those opinions. I do not.
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posted on
02/25/2008 3:54:28 PM PST
by
beef
(Who Killed Kennewick Man?)
To: Uncledave
I’m OK with both solar and wind energy for small scale use - been pumping water for centuries. Also reduces demand on the commercial energy grid.
But with nuclear available (and cheap) and with improved means of refining as yet untapped petroleum, with tons of concepts for other power sources, and with a secure gag on people like Al Gore - we don’t need the huge ecological problems of wind farms and solar radiators that take up half a county in fly-over America.
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posted on
02/25/2008 5:07:17 PM PST
by
norton
( There is no longer any choice)
To: Uncledave
South Flordia is in the dark. Where is your wind power now dude?
Guess your going to say it it saving money cause when the power is out, the meter does not turn.
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posted on
02/26/2008 12:55:13 PM PST
by
hadaclueonce
(shoot low, they are riding Shetlands..)
To: subterfuge
He might think I oppose wind projects because of my study that indicated 10 or 12 % of the units on many projects observed were inoperable.
Wind energy is a fact. It is not an economically viable source in the USA. It costs more than it is worth
Nuclear is the way
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posted on
03/03/2008 6:38:45 PM PST
by
bert
(K.E. N.P. +12 . Never say never (there'll be a VP you'll like))
To: bert
Is the juice worth the squeeze? Really?
Honestly, now.....
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