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Fries-With-That · **Posted: 16-12-2008 , 09:13 PM** #15

Hi Costellon,

Nice unit the whispergen.

I think you're right about the difficulties about running a home from combined wind and solar.
I think most people are only interested in running a few small lights in a shed etc.

If the turbines to do this simple task can be made from scrap all the better.

I've also considered the beauty of a minature hydro installation I've procured a mini pelton turbine head and intend trying it out connected to a small PM motor during the summer.

If the motor I'm using is capable of generating enough power I'm considering feeding the pelton from water elevated to a height via a ram pump, no electricity required and electricity generated.

Great to see this topic is provoking interest.

Fries.

	Posted: 16-12-2008 , 09:13 PM #15
Fries-With-That Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nenagh, Co. Tipperary Posts: 505	Turbines and Hydro Hi Costellon, Nice unit the whispergen. I think you're right about the difficulties about running a home from combined wind and solar. I think most people are only interested in running a few small lights in a shed etc. If the turbines to do this simple task can be made from scrap all the better. I've also considered the beauty of a minature hydro installation I've procured a mini pelton turbine head and intend trying it out connected to a small PM motor during the summer. If the motor I'm using is capable of generating enough power I'm considering feeding the pelton from water elevated to a height via a ram pump, no electricity required and electricity generated. Great to see this topic is provoking interest. Fries.