1. At what wind speed does the Firewinder® start making light?
Firewinder® begins to transform wind into light from wind speeds of 3mph. The most desirable intensity of light begins at wind speeds of 5-7mph. In a strong breeze of around 20mph the light can be visible from distances of over 200m.

2. What speed wind can a Firewinder® withstand?
Firewinder® has been tested to work safely and efficiently in wind speeds of up to but not exceeding 40mph, assuming the product is mounted securely using appropriate means.

3. How do I plug my Firewinder® in?
You don't! Firewinder® is a 100% wind-powered, standalone and portable device, which requires no batteries or power from the mains. It's pure natural energy – for your enjoyment – with no nasty hidden side effects or pollution.

4. Why does the Firewinder® only make light in the wind?
The Firewinder® is designed to transform wind into light to enable the visualisation of the energy in the wind, as a never-ending upward spiralling helix of light, which is meant to mesmerise and delight all who experience it. Part of the magic of the Firewinder® is that all light produced is directly powered by the wind – a force completely under the control of nature and equally out of the hands of man. Therefore, when there is no wind and the weather is calm, Firewinder® sits in tranquillity with is surroundings, emitting no light whatsoever. But when the wind blows and change is in the air, from a gentle breeze Firewinder® creates a spiralling glow. Harnessing a strong wind Firewinder® produces a silent but magical wind-powered firework show demonstrating the spectacle that can be renewable energy.

5. Does the Firewinder® work indoors?
No, or at least only if you have a strong draft through an open window or if you spin the product by hand. We recommend using it outdoors and in a windy location for the best results.

6. How do I choose the best place to install my Firewinder®?
The windiest location is not always necessarily the best, most accessible or desirable location to install your Firewinder®. That said, in order to get the best performance and enjoyment, it is essential that you choose a location which is exposed to regular and reasonably strong winds (5-10mph+ is ideal). The best way to choose a location is to experiment by testing your Firewinder® in several locations - carefully of course - while the wind is blowing. Although predominantly a product of the dusk and dark, be sure to install your Firewinder® in good daylight, especially if you are being adventurous with your chosen location. Of course, we only recommend that this product is installed by an adult and in strict accordance with supplied installation instructions.

7. How long will a Firewinder® last?
We have made all possible efforts to make the Firewinder® as efficient and well-built as possible with good-quality components thus we expect our customers to be able to enjoy it for many years. At the end of its life the product can be easily disassembled to enable the separation of the plastic components for recycling.

8. Is a Firewinder® recyclable?
Yes - all of Firewinder's plastic components are recyclable and have been labelled according to ISO international symbols for plastics – so that you know exactly what you're recycling. The product has also been designed for easy disassembly so that once it has fulfilled its useful life it can be recycled to create the material for other products.

9. Does a Firewinder® work under water?
No. Firewinder® does not work underwater – it is the Original Windlight. It has been designed to operate in outdoor weather so it is resistant to pouring rain, but will not work if it is sitting in water and should always be installed upright and off the ground.

10. Where can I buy a Firewinder®?
You can now pre-order a Firewinder® at our online shop.

11. Can I buy the Firewinder® in different colours and sizes?
The first generation Firewinder® comes in two-tone olive green echoing its sustainable and environmental position. In the future, Firewinder® will be available in a variety of colour combinations and sizes for different applications – please click here to sign up to our newsletter to keep up with new Firewinder® products in our range.

12. How big is a Firewinder®?
Firewinder® measures approximately 65cm in height and 18cm in diameter, which is about the height of an average sized table. Firewinder® weighs about 800g – less than a bag of sugar.

13. Is Firewinder® available to buy now?
You can now pre-order a Firewinder® at our online shop and be part of the Firewinder revolution. Our first shipment will be here in late summer 2008.


If you have any more questions that are not on this list then please contact us and we'll try to help.



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