Tim Buffone
22nd June 2020, 11:22
Hello folks, thank you for having a forum for greenhorns like myself. I am technically sound regarding computers, design, and engineering, however without direct instruction I always end up using bits and pieces and end up with cool looking, non working models. My hope is that someone can assist me on a small 12 volt water turbine build from start to finish.
Current Energy source:I have a small outside bait pond that is currently filtered and aerated via a 12 volt battery and solar panel system. It last about three days(doesn't run at night) until the battery drains to the point that I have to charge it with charger. It runs hard for about 8 hours and then slowly decreases to a dribble. I could cycle batteries and get a continuous process, but my wheels started turning and that is how I landed on this page.
Desired Solution: I would like to utilize the water flow that is being cycled within my filtration system to create hydro electric to run my 12 volt DC water pump(pump rate a maximum efficiency is 750gph 6 foot lift .
My brain's solution: Build a small turbine that is driven by my 12v water pumps output and convert that cycle into a micro hydro electric generator that will continually charge my battery system or run the pump.
Any direction would be appreciated, but a start to finish build would be greatly appreciate.
God bless and thanks for reading
Current Energy source:I have a small outside bait pond that is currently filtered and aerated via a 12 volt battery and solar panel system. It last about three days(doesn't run at night) until the battery drains to the point that I have to charge it with charger. It runs hard for about 8 hours and then slowly decreases to a dribble. I could cycle batteries and get a continuous process, but my wheels started turning and that is how I landed on this page.
Desired Solution: I would like to utilize the water flow that is being cycled within my filtration system to create hydro electric to run my 12 volt DC water pump(pump rate a maximum efficiency is 750gph 6 foot lift .
My brain's solution: Build a small turbine that is driven by my 12v water pumps output and convert that cycle into a micro hydro electric generator that will continually charge my battery system or run the pump.
Any direction would be appreciated, but a start to finish build would be greatly appreciate.
God bless and thanks for reading