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Example of Tower and Base in use. Turbine, blades and all fittings are not included in this kit.
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All components of kit
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Example of Tower and Base in use. Turbine, blades and all fittings are not included in this kit.
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KidWind Tower and Base Set
Order code: KW-TBS
KIDWIND TOWER AND BASE SET
Need a tower for your KidWind turbine nacelle? Here is the same tower that comes in KidWind wind kits. This wooden tower has a diameter that will fit nicely inside 25mm PVC fittings.
NOTE: This kit only includes the wooden tower and plastic blue base. All other parts making up the pictured turbine are purchased separately.
Activities:
• Make a wind turbine stand for your nacelle
FAQs:
Q I have an old PCV tower; can I simply switch to this one?
A Yes!
Q What size PVC fitting works with this tower?
A PVC fittings of 25mm work best.
Q How the heck do I get the legs off the tower hub?
A Take two dowels and pry the legs from the base. You can also check out the Tower and Base assembly video!
Educational use only:
Vernier and Kidwind products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical or commercial applications. Details
Warranty
- Warranty: 5 years
Dimensions- Package size (HxWxD): 89x330x470mm
- Packed weight: 610g
Last edited 23rd Jan 2024
This product is used in teaching these Australian Curriculum codes:
ACSSU190 - Physical Sciences - Energy Conservation - Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations
ACSSU219 - Physical Sciences - Alternative Energies - Energy from a variety of sources can be used to generate electricity
ACSSU117 - Physical Sciences - Forces and Machines - Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces, including Earth’s gravitational attraction, acting on the object
ACSSU155 - Physical Sciences - Energy Forms - Energy appears in different forms, including movement (kinetic energy), heat and potential energy, and energy transformations and transfers cause change within systems
ACSSU182 - Physical Sciences - Energy Transfer - Energy transfer through different mediums can be explained using wave and particle models
Click a curriculum code to see other products that relate.
| Works with: | From |
| KW-AWX - KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit (A0012) | $419.00 |
| KW-BWX - KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit | $322.00 |
| KW-NAC - KidWind Nacelle | $43.00 |
Documents: Catalogue | Vernier Catalogue K-12 | Catalogue | Vernier Catalogue Uni | Catalogue | May 2024 Web Catalogue | | |||||||
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