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Common Questions
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1. Can I generate electricity using an Aermotor windmill?
No. Water and electricity don't mix.
Aermotor windmills are the most efficient, reliable, and economical way ever invented to lift ground water.
However, they are not convertable to wind turbine (wind generator) applications.
We don't produce, nor do we maintain resources on this topic.
For an extensive discussion on the differences between windmills and wind turbines, please investigate the wide variety of excellent resources available on the Internet, including wikipedia.org's entry for "windmill" at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windmill
2. How much water do I need to pump?
For years, Aermotor Windmill's "Average Water Needs" chart has been a simple, yet invaluable,
tool to help determine average water needs.
| Average Water Needs |
Gallons
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| Milking cow, per day |
35
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| Dry cow or steer, per day |
15
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| Horse, per day |
12
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| Hog, per day |
4
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| Sheep, per day |
2
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| Chickens, (per 100) per day |
6
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| Bath tub, each filling |
35
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| Shower, each time used |
25-60
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| Lavatory, each time used |
1-2
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| Flush toilet, each filling |
2-7
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| Kitchen sink, per day |
20
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| Automatic washer, each filling |
30-50
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| Dishwasher |
10-20
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| Water Softener |
up to 150
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| 3/4 inch hose, per hour |
300
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| Other uses, per person, per day (ave.) |
25
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3. What are the pumping capacities of Aermotor Windmills?
Pumps and cylinders used with the various sizes of mills should be capable of giving a clear stroke
equal in inches to the diameter of the windwheel in feet: i.e., 8 inches for 8 foot, 10 inches for 10
foot, etc.
*Pumping capacities of Aermotor Windmills shown in the table below are approximate, based on the mill
set on the long stroke, operating in a 15 to 20 mile-an-hour wind. The short stroke increases elevation
by one-third and reduces pumping capacities by one-fourth.
Size of
Cylinder,
Inches
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*Capacity
per Hour,
Gallons
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Elevation in Feet to Which Water Can Be Raised
Size of Aermotor Windmill
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X (6')
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A (8')-
F(16')
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X (6')
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A (8')
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B (10')
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D (12')
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E (14')
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F (16')
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1 7/8"
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125
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180
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120
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175
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260
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390
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560
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920
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2"
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130
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190
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95
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140
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215
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320
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460
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750
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2 1/4"
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180
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260
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77
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112
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170
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250
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360
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590
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2 1/2"
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225
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325
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65
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94
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140
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210
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300
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490
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2 3/4"
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265
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385
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56
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80
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120
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180
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260
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425
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3"
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320
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470
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47
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68
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100
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155
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220
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360
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3 1/2"
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440
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640
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35
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50
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76
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115
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160
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265
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3 3/4"
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730
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65
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98
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143
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230
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4"
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570
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830
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27
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37
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58
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86
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125
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200
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5"
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900
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1300
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17
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25
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37
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55
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80
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130
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6"
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1875
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17
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25
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38
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55
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85
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