FuturEnergy is a leading British wind turbine manufacturer and engineering company,
specialising in the design, manufacturer and distribution of small wind turbines.

High Wind Conditions

Owing to recent whether conditions and the abnormal ferocity of the wind over the past few weeks our customers have asked us to indicate
when to shut-down their 1kw/600 watt turbines.

When high winds are forecast we suggest that you visit the following website which will give your an estimated forecast of the wind speed in
your area (mph) and live data from weather stations around the country.

http://www.xcweather.co.uk

By hovering over the Observation wind speed map you will get a wind speed reading from the nearest weather station to you together with a forecast
of the next few days of predicted wind speeds. If these wind speeds are predicted to be within Beaufort scale 6 and above (shades of pink) it is
recommend that the turbine is switched off. If predicted at 8 and above and it is possible lower the tower.

It is important that your turbine should be switch off or tower lowered before these wind speeds are reached. If you find that the wind speeds are more
than your expectations and you have not switch off your turbine, then you need to ensure the turbine is switch off in a lull in the wind ie in between gusts.

Please see our link here to stop switch instructions and shut-down procedure

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