Will Wind Work for you?
Producing off grid energy from the wind can be an ideal source in a rural location for caravan camping, glamping or at an outdoor event as a power supply. To produce a decent amount of power you need a good wind site. The best starting point is to access a wind speed database such as https://www.rensmart.com/Maps Enter the postcode of the location you wish to site a wind turbine. The wind data base will advise you the average wind speed in metres/second (m/s) at various heights. Ideally anything above 5.5m/s at 10 metres, otherwise a wind turbine may not be a viable option for you. Variations can occur depending on the elevation of the land. At 5.5 m/s with a clean air site the FuturEnergy Airforce1 wind turbine could produce an estimated 1100kw per year, so if the average wind speed is more than 5.5m/s this is all the better. A good wind site location for a horizontal wind turbine needs to be in a rural location in clean air area away from trees, hedges, walls, and buildings which may cause turbulence. Therefore, do you have the correct conditions to produce the power you require? By comparing how much power you potentially need (to run appliances) to the wind speed in your area and how much power you can potentially produce is a good indicator to see if this energy source will work for you. Example: Average Wind Speed 5.5m/s = estimated 1100kwh = 1100kwh of electricity over 12 months or more if the wind speed is higher. At 6.5m/s this would increase to an estimated 1800kwh and at 7.5m/s an estimated 2,500kwh increasing exponentially. Wind is best shared with solar as a hybrid system gaining the best of both worlds taking advantage of the sun in the summer and the wind in the winter. Storing the power created by both sources in a lithium battery enables the use of the energy created when required. The battery energy may be used off-grid or on grid with the correct equipment. Not just any wind will do. For a wind turbine to operate efficiently it needs air that moves uniformly in the same direction and is strong enough to provide sufficient energy to turn the turbine. In general, the higher the turbine is above the local environment, the stronger and more stable the wind will be. Go fly a kite An inexpensive and visually productive way to find out at what height turbulent air ends, and smooth, laminar airflow begins, is to fly a kite at the proposed wind turbine location on a windy day, preferably when the wind is coming from the prevailing direction. To visualize airflow, use tape-streamers tied to the kite’s string every 5metres or so. Wildly fluttering tape indicates turbulence, smoothly extended tape means smooth air. Be sure to take the angle of the kite’s string into account when calculating height. The energy in the wind increases with the cube of the wind speed (P x V³), and wind speed increases with height. An increase of just 26% in wind speed means twice as much power is available in the wind, and the wind turbine will produce almost twice as much. Double the wind speed and there is almost eight times as much power available. A small additional investment in tower height may therefore be well worth the cost due to the increased energy production. Multiple wind turbines can also be utilised thereby increasing the power produced but these need to be spaced so not to cause turbulence from each unit. The bottom of a hill, valley, or ravine makes for a poor place to site a wind turbine. The wind tends to drop in speed at the bottom of a smooth hill, then speed up as it goes up the hill, reaching around twice the wind speed at the top of the hill. For obstructions that are not smooth, such as a cliff (i.e., a sudden rise in the landscape), it gets much more difficult. Sharp edges create turbulence. The airflow at the top of the cliff can be stronger than the average wind speed in the area, but close to the cliff’s edge it will also be very turbulent, making it a poor site for a turbine. It may be possible to use a higher tower or set it far enough back from the cliff edge to get above the inevitably turbulent air. The lee side, (downwind of the prevailing winds), of a prominent object makes for a very poor wind turbine site. The object will create large turbulence on its downwind side, and the average wind speed will drop off dramatically. This leaves no energy for the wind turbine to harvest. The effect of airflow over any obstruction, including trees and shrubs, tends to create a “bubble” of turbulent air around twice the height of the obstacle that extends 20 times the height of the obstacle downwind from it. FuturEnergy has been manufacturing the Made in Britain, Airforce1 1kw micro wind turbine for over 15 years now at their premises just outside Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire. The vision was to manufacture a robust small wind turbine that would generate enough power to make a difference. This has culminated recently with the Airforce Controller that is supplied with a 24v or 48v wind turbine systems ready to be mounted on a standard sized scaffold pole. The Airforce Control automatically protects the turbine in strong wind conditions, providing battery charging control, whilst monitoring wind speeds and power generation. Customers are now able to connect to their wind turbine from anywhere in the world using the free iPhone/Android app and check on the turbines power output, even allowing them to start and stop the turbine. The kit includes: The FuturEnergy wind turbine body AC (incorporating their 1kw permanent magnet generator), tail assembly, 3 bladed rotor set, manual AC stop switch, Airforce1 Controller and anemometer complete with 12m of anemometer cable. Price: £2,250.00 (inc.VAT) www.futurenergy.co.uk
JNC offers a wide range of amusement machines to suit all budgets
Celebrating their fortieth year, JNC Sales go into the season with a new-look website that continues to highlight their wide range of new and used amusement machines to suit all sites and budgets. The JNC warehouse, and now their new online catalogue, hosts thousands of machines that come site-ready following comprehensive workshop testing, supported by a dedicated aftersales team and parts warranty. 2021 sees the introduction of some exciting new lines, which have been specifically selected by JNC to align with customer feedback and a market that needs an injection of bold, vibrant pieces without breaking the bank. Rocket Launch is a spectacular rocket-themed prize redemption piece that is the perfect size and design for children looking to win smaller prizes and sweets. With the option for three players to play at the same time, Rocket Launch is a game of timing and skill, where players must pick the right moment to help move the prizes off the rotating bed and into the payout tray, whilst the game also functions as a striking centre-piece without the need for a big space on the arcade floor. JNC have also added to their strong range of cranes, supplementing the popular Crazy Toy and Telephone Box ranges with Dream Castle, a bold five player pink crane, and Mini House, a miniature two player crane that comes available in different cabinet colours. Dream Castle is a unique five player crane that features a range of different cabinet sizes and claw options to offer operators the chance to engage with the whole family, whilst also featuring an attractive topflash and a video monitor for heightened interaction. Mini House is a top-performing mini crane that stands at just 61cm wide x 41cm deep, so is a must-have item to squeeze into those smaller spaces. The crane can offer prizes up to 8cm and comes with a range of game modes, claw power and motor speeds to allow for straight-forward set-up and configuration. Recognising their customers need for low-outgoings but high-income equipment, JNC are pleased to re-launch Martian Madness, a stunning five-player round pusher that has proven its worth as a top-performing ticket or cash-only pusher. With new cabinet artwork, improved LED lighting, and more accessible glass panels to complement its unique spinning UFO-style topflash, Martian Madness boats a small footprint at just 1.5m wide without compromising on its visual appeal and customer engagement. Dino Land and Raiders are the latest models in JNC’s successful range of min ball-shooters, a collection that has allowed operators to offer children high-value shooting-style redemption games (ticket/capsule payout) at less than £1,995 for the two player models and just £1,195 for the one player games. Giant Prize Pod Pro continues to be the top-performing redemption game available, with its success over the last 18 months built on its highly-visible giant prize in the colourful cabinet and simple gameplay. Players simply have to time the cutting of the string to release the giant prize and they win it! The latest models come with updated lighting and a desirable mercy ticket option that will keep players happy even if the big prize illudes them! In addition to their new lines, the JNC warehouse continues to house tried and trusted amusement machines, from used video games and coin pushers to sports games and kiddie rides. JNC are able to send images of all products in stock, and furthermore can send videos of the machines once they have been through the workshop process, ensuring every item is site-ready and supported with a dedicated aftersales team and individual parts warranty. To book a visit to the JNC warehouse and to see their workshop in action, or to see their full range of machines, call 0117 938 2552 or visit www.jnc-sales.co.uk
Holiday Resort Daycations Will Overtake Staycations In 2021
World of Rides, the longest established U.K. family-owned manufacturer and distributor of Children’s Rides celebrated its 50th Anniversary during 2019, and in addition to their world-beating seventy-two model range of 12v and 24v battery rides, they are also the official UK distributors for many other award-winning themed ranges of 240v static children’s rides too! They are also UK’s leading source of ready-made themed battery ride attractions for the holiday resorts industry, such as Bumper Boat and Bumper Aqua-Ball pools, Bumper Car tracks and Bumper-Ball pitches, Go-Kart tracks and Jurassic-Adventure trails, as well as Driving Schools and many others! Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, many of the UK’s leading holiday park and holiday resort owners and operators have already been placing their orders for 2021 ever since November 2020, for pollution free battery ride attractions, knowing that however short the season turns out to be for 2021, their attractions will almost certainly still achieve pay-back plus a profit, based upon their past-experience of World of Rides attractions! The Government has already stated that it is their intention that the current lockdown will begin to be eased as quickly as possible, and the Bank of England have predicted that the public have saved around £250 billion during lockdown to spend on their leisure pursuits… which if they enjoy them, will result in them returning for even more UK daycations and holidays in future years too! With all UK holiday hotels and holiday parks announcing being almost fully booked already, and with many millions of holidaymakers still being hesitant about taking holiday accommodation this early after the pandemic, then millions of holiday visitors with millions of pounds to spend between them are going to descend on all UK holiday resorts this year, hoping to find new attractions to entertain and amuse them… more especially since the weather is also forecast to be wonderfully hot and sunny! All World of Rides attractions are brimming with CE, TUV, and UK HSE-BACTA-ADIPS safety features as well as all the latest digital sound effects, LED lighting and rugged GRP bodywork attract features… and they constantly remain high on the wish-lists of some of the leisure industries leading buyers and operators! You can view a small sample range of their rides at their website, which is also currently being updated: www.worldofrides.com Thank You! Please contact David Robinson on david@worldofrides.com
Exclusive offer from Tingdene Homes
Tingdene Homes want to work with parks and provide customers with an exclusive offer on the Overstone, (both residential and holiday versions) a luxury and contemporary home with a warm and inviting interior. This exciting new campaign has been introduced by Tingdene at a ‘turnkey’ price in an effort to present its consumers with an easier and clearer buying process. This isn’t the first time a turnkey price campaign has been introduced by Tingdene, their last offer on the Lamport and Brampton was well received as it provided park owners with strong leads that had already been pre-qualified by Tingdene. Tingdene are asking parks to come on board with the campaign by providing their best price for the Overstone 42’ x 20’ with transport and siting included. This makes it possible to provide customers with a flat rate cost and no hidden extras. Tingdene has offered to do all the hard work and promote your park in line with this offer across their website, special offer landing page, social media channels, Google Ads, email marketing and will be passing on the qualified leads directly to you. The Overstone has a modern look that takes influence from industrial urban design with gold highlights alongside warm wood tones making it a model that your park deserves and your residents will love. The open and spacious layout, coupled with wide windows, provides a light and vibrant living space. The model offers two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and king size divan bed with ottoman storage and headboard. The double-lounge comes fully furnished with a two-seater sofa with accent chair, coffee table and lamp table. A central kitchen/dining area has an open space perfect for hosting dinner parties with family and friends. The Overstone lodge has the same interior as the residential model but comes with external cladding. If you’d like your park to be included in this offer contact us on 01933 230 130 or visit https://bit.ly/2GmV1sq for more information.
Create a 5-star retreat with FDomes Glamping
Have you ever dreamt about going beyond the ordinary? Would you like to upgrade your resort to a 5-star quality? Would you like to achieve higher income per night? Would you like to attract a new group of guests? Would you like to extend your season or book stays all year round, regardless of the season? If you have answered “yes” to at least one of these questions you should definitely get to know FDomes Glamping. The out-of-the-box geodome kits provide deluxe outdoor lodging with an extra touch of originality. Luxury glamping pods may be set up in areas where hotels are impossible to build. The benefits of FDomes cannot be counted but there are some especially worth highlighting. Glamping attracts new types of customers, including those who like the idea of staying outdoors but seek for spots having all mod cons. Your guests will have all the benefits of staying in untouched locations without the hassle of rolling out of the sleeping bags. Geodesic domes stand out among other types of tents and outdoor accommodations because of its unconventional shape and unique, airy interiors. Not only can you set up a new glamping resort but you can also expand your current business with a new type of pods – creating VIP interiors for guests who are eager to pay premium for a unique and Instagramable experience. To make the FDome Glamping interior more luxurious, you can decide on a personalized all-in cubitat divided by function. In its basic version, you will find a cleverly designed bathroom with a shower, a washbasin and a toilet. Comfort has been addressed with a big mirror and elegant arranged cupboards that hide a water heater inside. If you wish to provide your guests with a feeling of “homeliness” or there is no restaurant near your resort or you do not offer meals; the sleek and modern kitchen, equipped with a sink, induction hot plates and a small fridge can be added. Chic cabinets make space for small appliances creating this galley kitchen blend into a living space. To make the interior design even easier, you may also decide on a show-stopping bedroom with plenty of cabinet space for extra storage. When planning a gateway for families, you may wish to consider a mezzanine, which can serve as a second bedroom. All these modules are available in a mix and match model depending on your needs. Just connect water, sewage and electricity and you are ready to accommodate your first visitors. All the modules can not only be used in FDomes Glamping but also in any camping, glamping, cabin, hotel or anywhere you need, as the cubitat is a stand-alone solution. Additionally, you have many types of furniture sets to choose from. Divided into living spaces, like a living room or a dining room, they are carefully selected to suit any dome size. Combining personality and great design is something FDomes interior designers have achieved. The main thought when creating the furniture sets was the aforementioned feeling of “homeliness” (the term used by Line Nevers Krabbenhøft). According to Nevers Krabbenhøft, there are four parameters creating the need of “homeliness”, and these are wellbeing, authenticity, feeling safe and community. Wellbeing stands for being here and now, appreciating the free time as nowadays time is luxury. Therefore, we need to focus on creating the welcoming and comfortable atmosphere supporting self-insight. You may wish to resign from Wi-Fi, provide meditation classes or simply put aromatherapy candles in the interior to make your guests feel the peace and harmony, and to slow down their everyday run called life. Authenticity is uniqueness and personality. These two will be supported by remote locations and non-standard accommodation, like FDomes Glamping. You may want to stand out from the crowd, offering your guests individually decorated interiors, homemade food or local activities. Another important aspect influencing “homeliness” is feeling safe. What does it mean? It may be achieved by creating private spheres with a kitchen and living area that are not offered in major hotels. This will have your guests feel safe, just as they would be in their own home. Community is supported by the sense of belonging. Focus on handwritten notes, photos and perhaps a personal welcome. Do not forget that food connects people. Offer your guests a picnic basket, invite them to dine together as a group or organize a bonfire. Setting up a glamping resort or upgrading the already existing one has never been easier. FDomes has taken glamping into a new level with its glorious and complex solution. What you need is to add a pinch of “homeliness”. For more information click here
