The Boss 99 Generator
the ability for up to, and over 1 kW
It is a RARE and hard to find, very high output generator.

Note: This would be Instantaneous Output, and not "Real World"
 since it is based on shorted amperage times open voltage.

This generator has been tested and proven with our Quadraflex AL rotor.
Other blade designs have been tested with EVEN 6 blades and they stalled out to a complete stop with only a 50 watt load in an 18 mph wind.
It is a very torque hungry generator and requires TLG's cup design of blades to run it and run it well.
Take a look at Dave's Boss99 Generator and read his comments on it.

Recommended usage.

The Quadraflex AL  direct drive for a 12 or 24 volt system.

With a jack shaft you can have a 12, 24, or 36 volt system in winds less than 16 mph with high output.
The Tri-Nado Elite 7' foot rotor you can go 4 to 1 gear up, and 6 to 1 with the  Tri-Nado Extreme 9' 1" 

 

Outer body

Front side

Armature and brushes

Armature comparison

• Weight. 16 lbs.

Questions and myths about the Ametek 99.

I keep getting email notes asking; "will the Ametek 99 blow an automotive backup lamp with a quick turn of the hand?"
It will NOT blow an (1156 or 1157) automotive backup/brake light bulb with a quick turn of the hand.  You can not turn it fast enough with your hand to get much more than a "dim glow" from the bulb.
As a matter of fact, it will not blow even the little side marker light bulbs with just a turn of the hand.
It is a good generator but not good enough for that, although it sounds impressive that tale is nothing more than a lie.

Are there new ones?   I highly doubt it!
All our Ametek 99 motors are used.  I have NEVER seen a new one and since they have not been manufactured for several years, I highly doubt that anyone has new ones for sale.   I inspect each and every one I get in to make sure it is good and ready to go before it gets sent to you.

Can I run it on three blades?
This is a yes and no question! 
If they are large and geared up yes, large rotors run slower than small ones so they must be geared up.
If they are small below 6 foot no.   I do not know of a small 3-blade rotor with the power it takes to get this generator up to speed. 
However our Quadraflex AL (4-blade) rotor does a very good job on it.

Click here to see Dave's Ametek 99 generator and read his comments and output data that he provided.

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