Re: V-belt?

"Michael B" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I'm building a VAWT. It will have a very slow speed, high torque.
> So to be effective, I'm going to need to gear it up for speed.
> Average wind speed in this area is 9.8 miles/hour. My turbine
> would be turning at about 12 RPM. So I'll likely need some very
> long V-belts. What's the longest they make, like for a very big fan?
> Has anyone used flexible cable for something like that?

I assume that we are not talking about much HP here, so either a flat
"serpentine" belt or perhaps even bicycle chain come quickly to mind.

Vaughn