siphon power?

[pollogic]

I have a 1/2 acre pond behind my house. Trouble is I only have about 5 foot of head to my basement. But on the other side of the house there is a 50' drop to a creek.

Can anyone tell me if this negative drop can be utilized? I am only looking to power a 2 battery bank. But the bigger the better if i can.

Im sure I could power somthing like this..

http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-gadgets-powa-wash-your-car-and-power-it-too-with-hydroelectricity



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If link does not work,  Its a garden hose powered generator. Says you can recharge your car while washing it. Made by "Bic" looks like the lighter logo. But must be a proto type, because I cannot find one for sale anywhere. And I am not sure it could handle continuous use.

I would like to try powering one of thoes windmill generators on Other Power.com.

Any ideas or info on this subject greatly appreciated.

[gizmo]

That will work, and there are several hydro power postings here on the forum.

Question is, how big is the lake and how will it be replenished if you take water out. Also you need to consider any ecological effects of draining one water supply into another.

Glenn

[ghurd]

Chris Greacen installed a turbine that ran on suction.

See Mae Klang Luang at the bottom, here,

http://palangthai.blogspot.com/

G-