Yea yea yea... thanks for the flames. Me an my big trap.
sigh
I know not ALL of the US suffer from "cold"... and yes, a lot of Aussies suffer from heat exhsution in temp >15oC... We are expecting temps in the order of 30oC to 45oC during summer where i live (melbourne).
We head towards water when hot.
To answer some actual questions:
I can't tell you how fast the river runs - I live 300+Km's from the river. I was there on the weekend and didn't measure it.
If I can find out - I will post it.. for now I can only offer "walking speed".
yes, the debris/snages/etc could be a problem... but I don't care if this "thing" gets damaged - we are not living off of it - it is simply supplimenting our 12V needs. I always have solar. All care no responsibility etc.
I am hoping to put this on a bend near the bank - we rarely have a problem with snags that close to the bank. But you make a good point. thanks
Point taken about the prop, i will look at other alternatives, and I think the locals will frown on a waterwheel - no matter how temporary or "how small". Noise is a factor too. I saw an interesting idea involving a "trolling motor" - worth it?
We are building a pontoon/jetty for the skiboats - I wonder if maybe I can build something on that??!! A thought...
I simply wanted to know if there is a way to do this/anyone has done this.
Sounds like a lot of negatives...
Oh yea, and for those who don't know much about aussies: we have 'roos delivering the mail (e-mail?); "the bush" is one big tree in the middle of the desert; don't look up into trees for all the "drop bears"; "rooting" means something VERY different here - as does "fanny" (Can you tell we get asked alot about this).
The Crocs are not much of a problem in fresh water BTW - it is the "salties" that will eat you, and they are all up "north" (Darwin, Queensland etc). It woud make me a better skiier.. and i know someone who did it in darwin (yes.. an idiot)
And.... you can have YOUR Bush back... I can't believe that he could shut down a whole city (Sydney CBD) when he visits. You lot must get so pissed when he visits your towns!
Thanks to all for posting - I know you all mean well <grin>
Mike