@OurTroopsRule $1 is better than $2+ watt. Shipping within the U.S. might double the price, internationally, sent from Shanghai to Fiji, the shipping will be different. Sun Electronics that has the least expensive price I've run into has an office in Shanghai. Personally developing the micro hydro further would likely be the best choice. Perhaps adding batteries could help?
OurTroopsRule I'd gladly try to do better.. The price is the price and cannot be misleading. Solar is not cheap. I recently put together a back pack portable 10 x 10 watt panels, 100 watts 12VDC that runs a laptop, one light bulb almost continuously, and a water pump occasionally. That's enough to meet my needs. The cost including shipping was about $410 + fuses and wiring perhaps another $50, No inverter needed, so it is an efficient set up. Good Luck.
@InTheSticks0001 Ok, lets use you as an example. $460 / 100 watts is $4.60 per watt. You've paid 3 times more than your initial quote of $1 per watt, and that's at 100% efficiency, using half of the necessary equipment. Misleading... nah.
@OurTroopsRule It is customary to speak in terms cost per watt as it relates to the panels only, as that is the most expensive component and universal when comparing grid and off-grid systems. Grid tied systems do not have batteries. Hope that helps.
You must loose a lot of energy going from AC to DC and back to AC. Am I right on that? Why not use solar to charge the batteries, and not convert the Hydro energy.
they also should have a magnetic repulsion turbine to generate electricity and drive things. this machiene never stops turning and can even power a plane. a small 2 disk machiene could power their house. however i am still working on the technoledgy.
no way you can use a microwave ? are you for real? if the generator fruns for 10 hours at 150watts you have basicaly charged up 1.5kw/h worth of energy. Meaning you can run your 1500watt microwave for an entire hour straight.
Looking into wind and solar would be good idea. Also look into a "chest refrigerator". Basically it's converting a chest freezer into a fridge and uses VERY little electricity compared to anything else on the market.
So when you install a turbine and connect it all to a generator (motor) does it produce AC or DC? Or does it matter on which kind of motor you are using as a generator?
A fridge is NOT 500 watts, that is total bollocks. we have two fridges running and together they use 130watts, then when they cool themselfs its about another 100watts.
they should put those cows to work (a rotary generator)...like the old days :) run it once a day to charge the deep cells...free power and great exercise for the cows...those cows can generate lots of torque, if a big motor is geared properly could produce lots of power...along with hydro, solar, and wind...they will be running Christmas light by next year :)
@rikkiesix : True, but It's pretty common for a refrigerator to use around 500 watt-hours over a period of 24 hours, so perhaps they just used the wrong units or something.
Hmmm... This is about 14% of the generation capability of the little hydroelectric plant they have, so I suppose it is all about choosing if it is worth it.
It's inspiring to see that people can live somewhat comfortably on so little energy. We're constantly trying to think of new ways to produce energy at a low cost, but maybe the focus should instead be to use less.
Just a question , have you people heard of solar power? Wjth these guy's income and the wonderful climate of Fiji they can easyly install a good size solar array and will have plenty of power during the day even at night with a couple of forklift batteries.
You can be sure we have...but not all Fiji is sunny there are areas central and most of the southern parts specifically Naitasiri where Mr. Eastgate resides where it is usually cloudy and rains a lot..as far as PV is concerned there is already a program for 20,000 rural households in progress and 1400 households have already been provided basic lighting via stand alone 100 Wp systems in the Norther island where there is alot of sunshine
"It really isn't necessary any more to live so lean on power."
Really? How about the imbodied energy of a solar panel? You'll need a lot of oil to get the plastic cells made, Same for te alu. frame and glass. Take it step further and less power means thinner gauge wiring meaning less copper and less plastic. Less is always better.
these people should know how to make bio gas from food waste and garden waste. It is so easy and cheap to make. Watch this video and then you understand what I mean.
If you look you can now find solar for a $1 per watt. some companies will ship anywhere.
InTheSticks0001 3 days ago
@InTheSticks0001 That's just for panels.
OurTroopsRule 2 days ago
@OurTroopsRule $1 is better than $2+ watt. Shipping within the U.S. might double the price, internationally, sent from Shanghai to Fiji, the shipping will be different. Sun Electronics that has the least expensive price I've run into has an office in Shanghai. Personally developing the micro hydro further would likely be the best choice. Perhaps adding batteries could help?
InTheSticks0001 2 days ago
@InTheSticks0001 Not sure what you're getting at but the pricetag you gave viewers was misleading. Take care.
OurTroopsRule 1 day ago
OurTroopsRule I'd gladly try to do better.. The price is the price and cannot be misleading. Solar is not cheap. I recently put together a back pack portable 10 x 10 watt panels, 100 watts 12VDC that runs a laptop, one light bulb almost continuously, and a water pump occasionally. That's enough to meet my needs. The cost including shipping was about $410 + fuses and wiring perhaps another $50, No inverter needed, so it is an efficient set up. Good Luck.
InTheSticks0001 1 day ago
@InTheSticks0001 Ok, lets use you as an example. $460 / 100 watts is $4.60 per watt. You've paid 3 times more than your initial quote of $1 per watt, and that's at 100% efficiency, using half of the necessary equipment. Misleading... nah.
OurTroopsRule 1 day ago
@OurTroopsRule It is customary to speak in terms cost per watt as it relates to the panels only, as that is the most expensive component and universal when comparing grid and off-grid systems. Grid tied systems do not have batteries. Hope that helps.
InTheSticks0001 1 day ago
Nice Video That You Share , So Very Nice Thanks You In Fiji, two reformed city-dwellers go off the grid with a nano-hydroelectric turbine
fitnesus 3 weeks ago
I Really Like The Video From Your two reformed city-dwellers go off the grid with a nano-hydroelectric turbine
lupabuatchannel 3 weeks ago
Your Video Is Very Useful Sharing In Fiji, two reformed city-dwellers go off the grid with a nano-hydroelectric turbin
cenedywong 3 weeks ago
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uptilwhen 3 weeks ago
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uptilwhen 3 weeks ago
Solar or wind would make sense. I see it's somewhat windy there all the time.
chechnyatx 4 weeks ago
"Getting back to nature is what..."
You live in Fiji... o.0
hasufel1337 1 month ago
You must loose a lot of energy going from AC to DC and back to AC. Am I right on that? Why not use solar to charge the batteries, and not convert the Hydro energy.
bigmanham 1 month ago
They seem very happy and not stressed.
TheGirlFromCRUSH 1 month ago
for real
frogfan101 1 month ago
they also should have a magnetic repulsion turbine to generate electricity and drive things. this machiene never stops turning and can even power a plane. a small 2 disk machiene could power their house. however i am still working on the technoledgy.
frogfan101 1 month ago
@frogfan101 Lol
bradbbs 1 month ago
@stripes5150 that i believe...but i'm not that smart ..to each his own man..nice house though!
CheapEnergyIdeas 2 months ago
If that is there house at 44 sec they have a lot of roof space for solar panels... And they look as if they have deep pockets.......
WarcraftHermit 2 months ago
or just add 2 or tree ...
1996BRECHT 2 months ago
nice set up!, i see there is fair amount of speed that the wind blows. have you looked into wind generators?
ngtmr80 3 months ago
no way you can use a microwave ? are you for real? if the generator fruns for 10 hours at 150watts you have basicaly charged up 1.5kw/h worth of energy. Meaning you can run your 1500watt microwave for an entire hour straight.
sxcpaintball 3 months ago
Looking into wind and solar would be good idea. Also look into a "chest refrigerator". Basically it's converting a chest freezer into a fridge and uses VERY little electricity compared to anything else on the market.
yesiamanalien 3 months ago
...a whole lot easier to do when winters' death-freeze is not to be contended with- as where I live! Good luck & fare well...
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discoide1451 4 months ago
I would do this.
The city is too stressing.
franciscodudeful 5 months ago
what a tight arse wanker
Soundgarden8497 5 months ago
So when you install a turbine and connect it all to a generator (motor) does it produce AC or DC? Or does it matter on which kind of motor you are using as a generator?
tylah311 5 months ago
Installing DC appliances would increase efficiency a bit from what I understand. Rather than converting AC - DC - AC again
deweys 5 months ago
A fridge is NOT 500 watts, that is total bollocks. we have two fridges running and together they use 130watts, then when they cool themselfs its about another 100watts.
gaypotter 6 months ago
@gaypotter it's true. When the motor comes on, a freezer can be 500 watts or so but it's off most of the time.
TimpBizkit 4 days ago
my pc uses liek 7 times as much as they use in 1 day XD
mclmatty 6 months ago
wow you lucky son of a gun..nice place and a good women to share it with and she ain't hard to look at..your a lucky man
moecat1000 9 months ago
Wind generator?
ronn164 1 year ago
Better Generator for that Water hight and flow would be Archimedes Screw Generator There Much more efficient with low water heads
Lookup "Plastic Archimedes Screw" one of these with that water fall hight will make 3 to 4 KW Easy
They should add wind and solar power too
hitechguy18 1 year ago
run solar and cook with hydrogen
theonethatgoofs 1 year ago
they should put those cows to work (a rotary generator)...like the old days :) run it once a day to charge the deep cells...free power and great exercise for the cows...those cows can generate lots of torque, if a big motor is geared properly could produce lots of power...along with hydro, solar, and wind...they will be running Christmas light by next year :)
ep0317 1 year ago
Great project you guys have there.
Small comment, a refrigirator never uses 500 watts of power.
The good ones with a A or A+ certificate use not even 100 watt.
I seen ones that use 60 watt and there huge.
You guys should look into that.
That will save you a lot of energy
Greetings from Belgium
Erik
rikkiesix 1 year ago
@rikkiesix : True, but It's pretty common for a refrigerator to use around 500 watt-hours over a period of 24 hours, so perhaps they just used the wrong units or something.
Hmmm... This is about 14% of the generation capability of the little hydroelectric plant they have, so I suppose it is all about choosing if it is worth it.
tr41 1 year ago
They don't have a fridge at all? They should google mtbest chest fridge.
Pikefish 1 year ago
It's inspiring to see that people can live somewhat comfortably on so little energy. We're constantly trying to think of new ways to produce energy at a low cost, but maybe the focus should instead be to use less.
Hogopogy 1 year ago
Great video I love the way you live.keep us posted on any changes. thanks for sharing your video
michael970 2 years ago
they should go solar!
FytySiaW 2 years ago 19
Yeah, but if you look at the conditions already, not alot of sunlight. Well, i guess they could tie that along with the hydro pump right?
alphaman1101 2 years ago
Just a question , have you people heard of solar power? Wjth these guy's income and the wonderful climate of Fiji they can easyly install a good size solar array and will have plenty of power during the day even at night with a couple of forklift batteries.
J0Boa 2 years ago 2
You can be sure we have...but not all Fiji is sunny there are areas central and most of the southern parts specifically Naitasiri where Mr. Eastgate resides where it is usually cloudy and rains a lot..as far as PV is concerned there is already a program for 20,000 rural households in progress and 1400 households have already been provided basic lighting via stand alone 100 Wp systems in the Norther island where there is alot of sunshine
pdd640 2 years ago
Sooo.....why don't they have solar panels? Maybe a wind turbine? It really isn't necessary any more to live so lean on power.
tecnoblix 2 years ago 11
"It really isn't necessary any more to live so lean on power."
Really? How about the imbodied energy of a solar panel? You'll need a lot of oil to get the plastic cells made, Same for te alu. frame and glass. Take it step further and less power means thinner gauge wiring meaning less copper and less plastic. Less is always better.
pauluminous 1 year ago
@tecnoblix Way you don't explain all of it to them ?
ginofrater 4 months ago
@tecnoblix Agreed they gave up the headaches of the city for the headaches of their own stupidity in the country.
They obviously have enough money for a wind turbine yet they choose to live with headaches.
ViolentKisses87 2 months ago
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uptilwhen 1 month ago
these people should know how to make bio gas from food waste and garden waste. It is so easy and cheap to make. Watch this video and then you understand what I mean.
watch?v=bG5sjnwldjs
Greets from the Netherlands, iT
insAneTunA 2 years ago