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SusieQ
9 years ago
Lovely.
rhwombat
9 years ago
David Ean Leyonhjelm: Crank or knob?
StefanL
9 years ago
Actually the inclusion of the crank handle has a kernel of truth.
When there is no wind the windmills use electricity from the grid to keep the mechanism turning over slowly – for lubrication, and to prevent gravitational warping of shafts and rotors.
Lovely.
David Ean Leyonhjelm: Crank or knob?
Actually the inclusion of the crank handle has a kernel of truth.
When there is no wind the windmills use electricity from the grid to keep the mechanism turning over slowly – for lubrication, and to prevent gravitational warping of shafts and rotors.