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David plans to return with his collection to Mt. Pleasant for the next show, Sept. 2-6, 2004. He enjoys telling the Wincharger story, and the chance meeting with other collectors. He's even gained a bit of a reputation at the popular farm show, he notes with pleasure. "Two years ago," David says, "a guy came up to my exhibit, and asked 'OK: Who's the Wincharger nut?'"

Wincharger collection provides backup power

At least one Wincharger enthusiast is putting his collection to work. Gus Stangeland, Richardson, Texas, has two restored Winchargers erected in his back yard. One is a 6-volt unit, and the other is a 12-volt. Both are connected to batteries housed inside his shop. Power from the Winchargers is used to light yard lights.

He's also installed underground, 12-volt wiring into his house, which provides backup power to operate a small television, radio, laptop computer and other small appliances. "If the main power goes down," Gus says, "I have instant access to radio, TV and the Internet."

Aside from practical concerns, the units themselves captivate Gus. "What I like about Winchargers is that they have a 'life,'" he says. "As the wind comes up, they turn into the wind and start spinning. I can look out from my house and instantly tell the direction of the wind and also the strength of the wind. It's just really fun to see these old units coming to life and working like they did some 70 years ago."

- Contact Gus Stangeland via his Web site: www.wincharger.com

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