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KC9ECI
01-29-2011, 06:56 PM
Thought this was a neat idea.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn1EtGRRkSo

KG4CGC
01-29-2011, 07:03 PM
Friggin Awesome! But a real strong potential to be a major shocker!

KC9ECI
01-29-2011, 07:06 PM
Oh yeah...there needs to be some serious safety upgrades made.

NQ6U
01-29-2011, 08:12 PM
I'd like to see a clear illustration of how he built his Pelton Wheel. That's the real key to the whole thing. I messed around with this sort of thing when I lived in Oregon but never really got anything working. It was a lot harder (read: impossible) to find things like a permanent magnet alternator 30+ years ago.

KC9ECI
01-29-2011, 10:40 PM
I send the poster a message asking if he could post another video with more details on the wheel.

PA5COR
01-30-2011, 04:00 AM
Rewinding car alternators and put in permanent magnets can be found on the net.
Lots of work, but it will pay off if you are serious in providing your own alternative energy.
You can use electric motors too, depending on the power you want to generate.

KC9ECI
01-30-2011, 10:00 AM
I don't have any property with running water, but that could always change. The Field Day site that we operate from is right next to a small river so it might be kind of fun as a FD project at this point.

KC9ECI
01-30-2011, 07:47 PM
http://vancouver.hackspace.ca/wp/2010/08/24/micro-hydro-power-bucket/ Parts list and more photos.

N5RLR
01-30-2011, 11:16 PM
I applaud his resourcefulness, but one would think that drilling through a fiber grinding disc would trash a drill bit. :chin:

KC9ECI
01-30-2011, 11:37 PM
There was a guy at Hamvention a few years ago that was selling drill bits. He was drilling through all manner of crap. I just wish I could find a good countersink that lasted more than a week.

N1LAF
02-06-2011, 11:43 PM
Link to the NC25A controller manual: http://www.pedalpowergenerator.com/docs/nc25a_manual.pdf

Generators, low RPM: http://www.windbluepower.com/category_s/1.htm