Dear Earl, There is a fellow named Jan Portegijs that has designed a microhydro system using car alternators to charge 12 V batteries. His plans are online at http://microhydropower.net/mhp_group/portegijs/firefly_bm/ffbm_index.html <http://microhydropower.net/mhp_group/portegijs/firefly_bm/ffbm_index.html> . I have read through most of his material, but have not constructed a system at this point. The most complex part of his system is the construction of the turbine. I would like to ask the group if anyone has built one of these "Firefly" systems and whether they would recommend it. Anyone? Brian
________________________________ From: [email protected] on behalf of Earl Tilton Sent: Fri 6/10/2005 3:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [microhydro] Alternators? I'm working on a very basic project with a friend of mine on his land. We are contemplating a micro-hydro system and would like to know of any good experiences people have had with various *easily obtainable* alternators. We're considering automotive / heavy equipment but would like to know *in layman's terms* what the advantages / disadvantages would be. Also, I saw a string on a person considering jetski turbines. How would this work with a 12month 3'-wide creek in the mountains of N.C. USA? Regards, -- E.R. Tilton ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> What would our lives be like without music, dance, and theater? Donate or volunteer in the arts today at Network for Good! http://us.click.yahoo.com/TzSHvD/SOnJAA/79vVAA/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/
