I have really liked the Watter-Buddy I installed... But since I take it down when I leave the cabin it only has about 3 months on it...... so I can't say if it has long reliability or not.Hi,
Can anyone recomend micro Hydro turbines.
100w to 1000 w
Reliability..?
Thanks
I would love to see a pic of this in place and running if you have one.I have really liked the Watter-Buddy I installed...
Yes. 20 Meters is about right. (I only have a crude measurement of 60ft for the height.)So... 30 psi is some two bars which means a 20-metre drop, right?
And how many litres per minute are needed?
I don't get an alert. I have worked with that company for several years and never had a problem with the web site.My virus software alerted me that that link of the water buddy has a url Phishing scam
This little machine generates DC power from a source such as a stream running down a hillside. Water is channelled into a pipeline with enough drop (head) to build up sufficient pressure. It can also be used with water systems that are under pressure like the water in city supplies. The water passes through a small nozzle where it gives up pressure for velocity. The water then passes through the turbine runner which converts the energy in the water into shaft power and spins the generator. This electric power is first alternating current (AC) that is converted into direct current (DC) with a device called a rectifier. The power then goes to the output terminals (binding posts) where it is available to charge batteries or use directly with suitable appliances.
Brass nozzles are supplied with the machine in sizes from 3-7 mm. A range of sizes are provided so that you can match the nozzle to the flow rate (l/s or gpm) of your source. Higher head (pressure) sources can use smaller nozzles and pass the same flow as larger nozzles at a lower head. The wheel has a pitch diameter of 2” or 50mm. The brass fitting on the machine is designed so the nozzles are on the inside and the inlet pipe connection on the outside. This fitting has ½” pipe threads on the outer end for use with threaded type plumbing, in addition a plastic adapter is supplied that fits ¾” plastic pipe.
I’m well versed in solar setups. But just starting on Hydro.
yup..... micro-hydro requires unique conditions that are not available in most situations.Hi @Don B. Cilly
Thanks for the head’s up.
Im considering this for my remote land. I wish to make a cabin, to be able to take my wife and kids for over the weekend sleepovers.
For that I need A/C 24/7 while we are there, toilet & shower water and sewage.
I only have small creeks 6-9 months of the year with 300-400 ft head. one option is to drill for water, but that’s expensive. Another is to dam a section of the creek and make a pond. With the heavy rains, it should be enough water for 12 months hydro. Also expensive.
I just feel solar is simpler, and with eve 300 ah, I can have a system setup for $5000.00
You could pump it back up during the dayThen you'd have to have a way to "vent" the water (pressure) from that - that doesn't involve pumping it :·)
... or whenever I have excess power.You could pump it back up during the day
@FilterGuy can you guide us through the cost of this setup?View attachment 77177
This is probably the best pic. You can see the water coming out the bottom.
The Watter Buddy is mounted on a sheet of ABS. The ABS is held down with a couple of anchors driven into the boulders.
The brass valve is a temporary 'plug' till I got a pressure meter to go there. It runs along nicely at 30PSI creating ~117W 24x7.
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Here you can see a broader view. The penstock pipe takes a shortcut across a bend in the creek and meets back up with the creek uphill.
Oh man...... That was 5 or 6 years ago and I did not keep records. I do notice the watter buddy seems a lot more expensive than it did.@FilterGuy can you guide us through the cost of this setup?
Buddy, piping, fittings.