WIND BRAKE SWITCH FOR WIND BLUE (AND ALSO THE INTERNALLY-CONTROLLED) WIND MILLS

In case the wind is fierce and you want to brake the wind mill as the mast is being lowered to fair it out of the wind or for hassle-free servicing:

https://youtu.be/x9PXGcGV2uw?t=434

 

You will want to use a 250VAC, 20 Amp, Double Pole,  Single Throw (three position/three terminal) switch that can be had from the Home Depot.  I used one of these to my Class B RV for using the microwave with the on-board inverter powered by the house battery:

 

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Here is a copy of the WD:

Some people add a switch protector since it probably should only be used in an emergency: