Does anyone have any thoughts on using a ram in situations like this in order to multiply the head pressure available? I can't sort out in my mind whether there would be anything to be gained or whether there would be simply too many inefficiencies all pile on top of each other.
Andy- I have a similar site in Maine that I am contemplating. A waterwheel setup is very tempting since I am not that interested in maximizing my efficiency but would like something that looks nice and that I can fabricate myself. As I am on the grid already I'd be looking at the possibility of a grid-tie system. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "lecomte381" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 10:31 AM > Subject: [microhydro] Newbie with 4 feet of head and 600 GPM - sugestions? > > > > The pond and stream in the back yard have a variable flow. Strong in > > spring and fall, almost dry in late summer, winter is hard to calcuate > > in New England. > > A 12 volt battery storage system heating water for home heat as well > > as domestic use would be very nice. > > An overshot water wheel driving an automotive alternator was my > > thought but I am sure there are better, more efficient options. I was > > told that I might see 8+ amps at 14.5 volts from this average flow. > > > > Ecomomical sugestions would be greatly appreciated. > > > > Thanks > > Andy Brown > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Does your company feature in the microhydro business directory at > > http://microhydropower.net/directory ? If not, please register free of > > charge and be exposed to the microhydro community world wide! > > > > NOTE: The advertisements in this email are added by Yahoogroups who > > provides us with free email group services. The microhydro-group does not > > endorse products or support the advertisements in any way. > > > > More information on micro hydropower at http://microhydropower.net > > > > To unsubscribe: send empty message to > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/FGYolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Does your company feature in the microhydro business directory at http://microhydropower.net/directory ? If not, please register free of charge and be exposed to the microhydro community world wide! NOTE: The advertisements in this email are added by Yahoogroups who provides us with free email group services. The microhydro-group does not endorse products or support the advertisements in any way. More information on micro hydropower at http://microhydropower.net To unsubscribe: send empty message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microhydro/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
