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Australian low-head micro-hydro

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Uploaded by on Jan 14, 2008

A quick deconstructed view of a low-head micro hydro installation in Australia, in the Victorian Alps. Shows the river and intake pool, water race and weir, and turbine working and also taken apart. (The leaky box has been replaced with stainless steel.) Renewable energy at it's best!

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  • I don't see the most recent post from SargeantRC about how to design in very cold climates... but its done all the time. Depends on whether the water source freezes completely or not. Also depends on whether you're willing to go to the expense/hassle of insulating pipe and/or turbine, but it's doable in many cases. Need more info. If its technical, contact me at jeffe.aronson@yahoo.com

  • fricking awesome mate

    i was thinking of moving to aplines and this is another reason to do it.

  • Make sure if you do a hydro, you talk to me first!... I can help you design it, or, at least I can help recommend the right folks to help! Best of luck and call in at the Blue Duck Inn at Anglers Rest if you're in the area.

  • qual dispositivo, devo usar, para manter a frequencia de 60 hertz constante

  • ola....desculpa...mi espanol esta mui malo!...en Englais esta major...pero...

    I think you are asking how to maintain 60 hertz constantly, right? If so, we rectify the AC output to DC, run DC to a controller, then to an inverter to make it AC again. Seems to be the easiest way to do it. cheers.

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  • Awesome. Too bad no water sources near me as I would love to produce 24/7, so I'm wind and sun only.

  • Awesome. I am thinking about a low head setup for my waterfall on my property. My falls are only about 12-14 feet tall. and not much elevation change after that. There once was a grist mill and saw mill right on my property all powered by the waterfall and creek. Pretty similar to Ben's Mill here on you tube. I have alot to learn before I get started. Thanks for sharing

  • How would you design a system in an area that gets very cold winters?

  • wow Amazing..you can make a lot of business of this kind of way to make electricity..I wanna try that in my country..Thanks from Philippines

  • sounds a bit noisy but really cool i want one ha ha

  • tank you

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