A ‘must see’ brilliant website

[Ian PParticipant @ianp]

Brilliant website. This is not an advert!

[Ian PParticipant @ianp]

I was recently given a link to a website (apparently a blog really) that is an absolute must read.

 

The site owner has built his own hydroelectric system (including the turbine) described and documented it along with hundreds of other topics in the most informative and readable writing I have seen in a long time.

 

There is just too much to mention it all here but as examples, look at his model Wankel engine rebuild, his notes on imperial/metric measurements and say, his article on making a 12V 20Amp supply.

 

I guarantee that once you have read the first few paragraphs of his experiences you will be hooked!

 

There is lots of engineering content so its not off topic here, my only regret is it might keep you out of the workshop for a bit… but you will learn something.

 

http://www.ludens.cl

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

That’s a great find, Ian

Thanks for the link

MichaelG.

[SpringbokParticipant @springbok]

The radio info is interesting, haveing been in that part of the world for some time he must be well heeled. Would be interested to know why he built a round house.

 

[adyParticipant @ady]

Pretty handy having a neighbour who will manually dig around 200 metres of trench for a pipe…mine won’t even mow the communal lawn.

 

There might be a few council officials who would be interested in that hydro project…lol

 

Must be nice to live in a country which isn’t infested with government busybodies.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Here is an interesting variation on the Hydro theme.
… a slow speed Archimedean Screw is geared-up to drive the generator.

There are two community projects near to me:
http://www.torrshydro.org/
http://www.stockport-hydro.co.uk/

MichaelG.

[AndyBParticipant @andyb47186]

Thanks Ian.

 

Very entertaining…but be careful about which links between facts you believe eg. The rant at the US for their choice of units is answered in the bottom paragraph but he can’t see it!

 

Andy

[Ian PParticipant @ianp]

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 19/11/2011 08:41:15:

Here is an interesting variation on the Hydro theme.
… a slow speed Archimedean Screw is geared-up to drive the generator.

There are two community projects near to me:
http://www.torrshydro.org/
http://www.stockport-hydro.co.uk/

MichaelG.

 

 

Thanks or the two links. Even though I Live near Stockport and used to work there several years ago I had not heard of either of these schemes, its a bit disappointing though that both the sites give so little technical information on the projects. Both sites probably cost plenty yet one man can build his own system -and- document it with great clarity.

 

Actually I am in awe of his range of skills and accomplishments.

 

Ian Phillips

 

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Ian,

Yes, there is a surprising lack of technical detail on these sites.
… I’m sure there was more on the old “Torrs” website.

The company that seems able to get these schemes rolling, is h2ope … one of many listed here.
http://www.powerfromthelandscape.co.uk/links/micro-hydro-installers-consultants-and-manufacturers

The Archimedean Screws are imported from Germany
… If I can recall the manufacturer’s name, I will post it later.

MichaelG.

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