Green Science Windmill Generator by Toysmith

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Product Features

• Recycle a plastic bottle and turn it into a windmill generator
• Requires a plastic bottle-NOT included
• Kit includes parts and instructions
• No batteries required
• Great for the "science" enthusiast in your family

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 3.2 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B0016PBH9Q
• Item model number: 3649
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 15 years
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,628 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Learn about renewable energy. Just add a plastic bottle from the recycling bin to the contents of this kit. Kit makes a 5" generator that will power an LED.

Product Description

How is energy produced by using windmills? Build this amazing wind generator and learn about renewable energy/ "green energy". Watch the LED glow as it is powered by free energy from the wind. No batteries required! Help save the planet by using a recycled plastic bottle to support your wind generator. Ages 8+

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Got Wind?, July 20, 2008

By	J. Eyres "jeyres" (SF Bay, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

I bought this the other day after seeing in at the Marin Headlands Visitor Center at Rodeo Beach near SF. The kit is relatively easy to build. The motor case cracked a tiny bit when we inserted the motor into the housing. It looks cool. The biggest problem is that you need a good bit of wind to make the thing spin. We found you could flick the propeller to start it, but it needed a stiff breeze to keep it going. Also, you need to put some ballast in your soda can or it will fall over. We filled ours with water and froze it for a more solid base. Cute toy, but we probably won't buy another. Next, we'll try mounting it on a long pole to get more elevation, and hopefully more wind.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't Follow the Directions, April 18, 2009

By	Nancy Drew - See all my reviews

The directions tell you to add water to a bottle for stability, but it doesn't work very well if it is truly windy outside. And, you need a lot of wind to get the thing going. Our bottle tipped over almost immediately and got the LED light wet-apparently ruining it--so we never got to see the windmill light it up. Filling the bottle with sand or dirt would have been a better suggestion. By following the directions I wasted 13 dollars!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars educational fun, July 22, 2008

By	Rose (California) - See all my reviews

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

A great educational toy for future scientists and anyone interested in alternative energy resources. My 10 year old son put this together without any help. It works great and is a good value at $16.