Posted by m Ransley on November 25, 2005, 7:23 am
Post at alt.energy.homepower But with that flow you could make alot of
money and done right not even do it your self, companies would do it,
run it, and pay you for the water. I would exploit the situation you
have, its $
Posted by Michelle P on November 25, 2005, 9:50 am
http://www.waterwheelfactory.com/
Michelle
Charles Lyttle wrote:
> I am buying a place with 44 ac. of wood and an old mill dam. The Mill
> has been sold/given by the previous owners to an historical
> restoration project.The dam has about 10' head and flow will be in 5
> digits ( well over 10000gpm). I have no interest in selling power to
> the grid or getting tax benefits.
> I'm looking for suggestions that would permit me to do all my heating
> and cooling without the local utility. I am on a fixed budget, so the
> projects must be economical.
> thanks.
Posted by Charles Lyttle on November 26, 2005, 11:32 am
thanks for the link. I know the wheel at Dollywood, one of my kids works
there.
Michelle P wrote:
> http://www.waterwheelfactory.com/
> Michelle
>
> Charles Lyttle wrote:
>
>> I am buying a place with 44 ac. of wood and an old mill dam. The Mill
>> has been sold/given by the previous owners to an historical
>> restoration project.The dam has about 10' head and flow will be in 5
>> digits ( well over 10000gpm). I have no interest in selling power to
>> the grid or getting tax benefits.
>>
>> I'm looking for suggestions that would permit me to do all my heating
>> and cooling without the local utility. I am on a fixed budget, so the
>> projects must be economical.
>>
>> thanks.
Posted by Charles Lyttle on November 26, 2005, 11:26 am
Thanks everyone.
I have decided to use a classic water wheel rather than a turbine. That
is purely emotional : It can be made to look good and will make some of
my older neighbors happy. I also think I can get some grants to do the
work if I keep things visually "historical".
I guess my next step is to get some actual flow data starting now up to
placing any orders. Also any links to site-preparation for a water
wheel project would be a help.
I've got an EE, ME, Biologist, and CE on the project (me, #2son, #1
daughter, #2 daughter), but none have done anything less than 500Mw.
The dam has had a considerable impact on the stream. It has built up
abut 15 acre of flat bottom land behind it. If I clean up part of the
pond, it will affect the life in the stream, possibly the water table,
and plant life in the area.
Charles Lyttle wrote:
> I am buying a place with 44 ac. of wood and an old mill dam. The Mill
> has been sold/given by the previous owners to an historical restoration
> project.The dam has about 10' head and flow will be in 5 digits ( well
> over 10000gpm). I have no interest in selling power to the grid or
> getting tax benefits.
>
> I'm looking for suggestions that would permit me to do all my heating
> and cooling without the local utility. I am on a fixed budget, so the
> projects must be economical.
>
> thanks.
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> has been sold/given by the previous owners to an historical
> restoration project.The dam has about 10' head and flow will be in 5
> digits ( well over 10000gpm). I have no interest in selling power to
> the grid or getting tax benefits.
> I'm looking for suggestions that would permit me to do all my heating
> and cooling without the local utility. I am on a fixed budget, so the
> projects must be economical.
> thanks.