The Primus Windpower Air Breeze 24V Marine Wind Turbine 1-ARBM-15-24 is a quiet and efficient wind turbine. All Primus wind turbines have been subject to extensive third party testing and certification. The reputation of the Air Breeze wind turbine is well known among sailors around the world. Built with corrosive resistant material it provides wind energy in marine and challenging environments. We recommend AIR Breeze wind turbine for all small battery-charging applications in coastal areas or offshore: boats, docks and other marine uses. It is the ideal wind turbine for hybrid systems with solar to offset those cloudy or stormy periods. This turbine has been coated with white paint to offer additional resistance to corrosion.
The stop switch is included in all marine wind turbines in order to stop vibrations in the boat whenever is needed, for example at night. The Primus wind turbines come with a built-in charge controller with a factory preset voltage to operate in 12, 24 and 48 Volt DC systems. The default voltage set points are optimal for most deep-cycle batteries commonly used in renewable energy systems. However, the factory values can be field adjusted to accommodate the charge set points for special battery technologies.
All Primus marine models include an green LED light visible at the bottom of the turbine’s body. The LED light will be solid when the turbine is producing energy. A slow flashing means the turbine is in regulation mode, which is when the turbine spins slowly but no energy is being produced. A fast flashing means the winds are strong and the turbine has entered overspeed protection.
Primus Windpower AIR turbines come with a 5-year limited warranty; visit this page to see the complete limited warranty policy.
Some of the Air Breeze Marine features:
– Improved reliability backed by a 5 year limited warranty
– Quiet operation
– Hight production efficiency in light winds
– Lightweight, unique design that allows for a simple installation
– Stop switch included
– Corrosion resistant, aircraft quality paint tested to SAE J2334
– Marine grade O-ring seal
– Stainless steel external fasteners
– Anodized blade hub
Specifications for Air Breeze Marine Wind Turbine:
Energy Potential: 38 kWh/month at 13.4 mph (6.0 m/s)
Swept Area: 11.5 ft2 (1.07 m2)
Rotor Diameter: 46 in (1.17 m)
Weight: 13 lb (5.9 kg)
Shipping Dimensions: 27 x 12.5 x 9 in (686 x 318 x 229 mm) 17 lb (7.7 kg)
Startup Wind Speed: 7 mph (2.2 m/s)
Voltage: 12, 24 and 48 VDC
Turbine Controller: Microprocessor-based smart internal regulator
Body: Cast aluminum with corrosion resistant paint
Blades: (3) Injection-molded composite
Alternator: Permanent magnet brushless
Overspeed Protection: Electronic torque control
Survival Wind Speed: 110 mph (49.2 m/s)
Mount: 1.5 in schedule 40 pipe 1.9 in (48 mm) outer diameter
Warranty: 5 year limited warranty
Choosing a Primus wind turbine
Primus Wind Power manufactures five lines of wind turbines. All five are exclusively for battery charging with a rated power of 400W and are available in 12V, 24V, and 48V. The five turbine models are very similar in appearance but were designed with different applications in mind. Here is a quick summary to help you choose the right turbine for your application.
Air 30
The Air 30 is assembled with high wind blades and a high RPM charging algorithm. They are designed for remote high wind locations where access can be challenging, for example telecom towers or remote oil facilities. The Air 30 is made for land use only, for remote marine applications use the Air X Marine.
Air 40
The Air 40 is built in the same body as the Air 30 turbine, however the blades and the RPMs are optimized for a quiet operation. The Air 40 is a great wind turbine for land applications such remote cabins where people are in the vicinity.
Air Breeze
In short, the Air Breeze is the marine version of the Air 40 turbine. The cast aluminum body is painted with aircraft quality paint and is assembled with a marine grade O-ring seal and stainless steel fasteners. For boats and sailboats this is the right turbine to use, unless you want a quieter turbine, the Air Silent X.
Air Silent X
The Air Silent X turbine displays the same marine protection as the Air Breeze but comes equipped with blue carbon fiber blades for low sound emission.
Air X Marine
As mentioned above the Air X Marine is the marine version of the Air 30 turbine. Without question it is the right turbine for remote marine applications such as buoys and navigation lights.
