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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 12 Jun 2012 09:11 - Edited by: OwenChristensen
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I have a small stream running through. It actually does not run beyond my land , either up stream or down, just between swamps. and beaver ponds. I'm thinking of making a little building to look like a old mill. Only this one will charge 12 volt batts. I'm not into high tech. so I'll probably just use a car alt. Solar is probably OK but the water runs day and night , clouds or clear. Not in winter. I'll post again later if I make progress.
Owen
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Just
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# Posted: 12 Jun 2012 10:58
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OwenChristensen
If you have beaver they will not allow you to use their water they will plug your intake every day if need be.OF CORSE BEAVER ARE TASTY!!!
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groingo
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# Posted: 12 Jun 2012 11:57
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Looks like an excellent candidate for hydro, how is the level after heavy rains, much stream level change?
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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 12 Jun 2012 15:00 - Edited by: OwenChristensen
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It gets pretty low in late summer. The beaver are always a pain. I can't let them do their thing in that pond as the road and earthen dam might wash out. Here's how I wreck it.
Owen
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exsailor
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# Posted: 12 Jun 2012 15:50
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You will not be able to spin a car alternator fast enough to generate any power. I think small permanent magnet DC motor would be your best bet. They will generate dc voltage if the shaft is turned. Getting high enough RPM will be a problem without more research. It all depends on the operqting specs of the motor. Good luck I would love to have that kind of set up available.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 12 Jun 2012 16:08
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An alternaotr would work, but you'd need a lower output one. The early 37 ampre units (lester number is 7128 from the parts store) is the 37 amp unit and also has a built in regulator. You could install a larger pulley to get more spped, but the low amp units put out decent and lower speeds. The 7128 is a GM integral.
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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 12 Jun 2012 17:46
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I thought so. Ford has internal now too.
Owen
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groingo
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# Posted: 13 Jun 2012 09:50
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Looks like you might be better off installing a drain tube for a turbine generator which could allow you to increase head pressure (you could control drop and intake side), ultimately you and the beaver could actually work together for a more "Harmonious Outcome".
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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 13 Jun 2012 10:36
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groingo, I'm sure you're right, but I want a cute miniature old style mill. The creek is actually a 1/4 mile from my main cabin. At this site there's just a fire pit, three season screenhouse and a out house. I don't even need power there. I suppose I could use the mill to charge and them swap batteries for the cabin.
Owen
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groingo
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# Posted: 13 Jun 2012 12:52
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Well, don't forget, Beaver have long memories and your project may look tastey to them, especially if you put it where a pre existing beaver dam has been, nothing worse than a pissed off beaver!
How bout you build a platform where people can sit and enjoy watching the beaver do their thing?
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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 13 Jun 2012 17:10
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I love that cartoon......Angry Beavers!
I do try a get pictures on game cams of any of that type of action.
Owen
heron at beaver dam
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SE Ohio
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# Posted: 13 Jun 2012 21:34 - Edited by: SE Ohio
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http://ludens.cl/paradise/turbine/turbine.html
This South American guy put together his own power station. Great (all English) reading, and lots of pictures. I don't think his round house residence quite counts as a "small cabin".
Great volcano views on his site, too!
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exsailor
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2012 10:07
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Here is what I was able to put together after reading the South American gentleman's adventure. The man is quite the engineer, and fabricator. I must say I am envious of his abilities. Here is a primer link for hydro power http://www.canyonhydro.com/index.html . You were talking about using an old fashion water wheel. This person has all the bugs worked out http://www.waterwheelplace.com/main.html . You can use his examples and descriptions to guide your own project. Here is another site that shows hydro doesn't have to be big buck to work http://www.otherpower.com/otherpower_hydro.html . Small hydro, wind power, solar and other less known processes has always been a passion for me. I'm cheap and don't like depending on others. This is most my reference material I keep going back to enjoy and ponder
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groingo
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2012 10:56 - Edited by: groingo
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Here is a link to the Floating Power Generator which has many advantages over a fixed generator: http://www.hydro-electric-barrel.com/index.html
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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2012 17:23
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''Little kids could be used as hampsters'' That's funny. Good info. I thought the floating water wheel had promise.
Owen
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