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whole house idea? | 11 comments (11 topical, editorial)
Re: whole house idea? (3.00 / 0) (#5)
by zeusmorg on Wed Sep 17th, 2008 at 08:29:24 AM MST
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 Well hydro is one of the best forms of energy to convert to electric, if you have a constant running stream.

 Once you determine the flow, head, etc, then you can start designing the hydro that best suits it.



Re: whole house idea? (3.00 / 0) (#6)
by A6D9 on Wed Sep 17th, 2008 at 08:59:29 AM MST
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that's my only concern, i know i got flow i can hear it...and it's only about 30 feet from my back door.

but head will be another issue.

I'm going to need to build a damn to capture all the flow and give myself a little head.

I'm not worried bout biological inpact as the stream is a spring..and no fish in it....

it's about a car lenght wide and looks to be about 1-2 feet deep.

idealy I want to be able to get 3-400 wattes...but I'm guessign it'll be more like 1-200
Thanx Darren
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whole house idea? | 11 comments (11 topical, 0 editorial)

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