KISS High Output wind generator
November 21st, 2008 | 
Author: KISS High Ouput Wind Generator
Hotwire is the only authorized U.S. distributor of the KISS High Output Wind Generator
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Three year warranty
$1,195.00 U.S.
Available in 12, 24 and 32 volt models
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 do the following:
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
Power curve based on actual charging voltage
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.]
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.
OPTIONS:
Charge Controller $160
Charge Controller Diversion Load $95
Mizzen Bracket $245 – $345
Pole Mounting Kit $345
Spares Kit BUY NOW $80
Extra Blade Set BUY NOW $210
Vibration Isolator $165
Slip Ring $250
Still have questions about KISS? See our KISS High Output Wind Generator Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for more information.
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102 West Fulton Street; Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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KISS Energy raised our cost here at Hotwire but not their online price. (That hurts!) To make up the difference to you, we deal with Customs issues and handle much of the quality control here at Hotwire: replacing parts broken during shipment, adding missing parts, modifying units where the pieces don’t quite fit together right, ensuring that what you receive really does work as advertised. We also add parts to simplify your installation & ensure proper fit and include a supplement to the owner’s manual to clarify some confusing issues. We’re also easy to reach when you have questions or concerns.
You will pay more than $100 for direct shipment of a unit from Trinidad, a cost which is included in our price, and we’ll add only UPS prices for getting a guaranteed KISS unit delivered to your door.
Libbie & John at SV Hotwire Enterprises LLC