Do you have access to flowing water? Perhaps a stream or a river? You can build this diy old washing machine generator, that uses water to generate lots of free power. Yet another way to use a renewable resource to keep you off the grid.
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Here’s What You’ll Need:
- old smart drive washing machine
- a piece of flat aluminium
- 3 bridge diode
- 3 bolts
- thermal grease
- old inner tube
- bolts
- pelton runner
- 25mm garden tap fitting
- water supply pipe
- pressure gauge
- pressure switch/cut off
- plastic bag
- cover for electronics
- picaxe microchip
- old hand battery drill or grinder
- battery bank & inverter
- miscellaneous tools
This can generate about 800W that is stored in your battery bank. Nelson uses his to power his fridge, 2 freezers, house lights, toaster toaster, kettle, PC, TV and even a 180 hot water heater. That’s his entire home. Personally I would build a solar water heater for the hot water and save power for other things around the house. That’s just me! 🙂
Watch the video below for step by step instructions…
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