I am glad you think the jackrabbit is nice looking. I know a couple of owners who were disappointed by it. The manufacturer is optimistic in the output curves. I would not recommend it unless someone has a flow of at least 4m/sec. (over 13 feet a sec, or 9mph.) That thing will work best used as it was originally designed for. Mounted on a barge being either towed or pushed.
--- In [email protected], "Jennifer Stephenson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jack Rabbit has a nice-looking propeller turbine. Check out > http://www.jrenergy.com . Jen > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of chilechinadollz > Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 9:49 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [microhydro] boat propellers as runners > > > Hello All, > I am a new member, but I have enjoyed reading your group for a while now. > I have a question. Has anyone explored the use of boat propellers as > runners in a propeller turbine? I have read about supposedly > successful turbines in third world apps where the runner was made up > of flat steel blades. It seems like the blade profile of boat > propellers would be more efficient. They are certainly easy obtain. > Secondly, if there is experience out there, how would one relate prop > pitch to the conditions; ie. head and flow? > Thanks, > Martin > > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.18/89 - Release Date: 9/2/2005 ------------------------ 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/
