Wood fired steam turbine and generator - Homesteading Forum
149 posts · Joined 2012. #20 · Mar 7, 2012. also called a monotube boiler, easy to build, fast steam, very safe as far as steam explosiveness goes because very little water is there. But also has some disadvantage, little reserve capacity and a quickly fluctuating steam supply if the heat from the source is not steady.
Wood Stove/Steam Turbine Idea - Homesteading Forum
Jun 25, 2019 · No steam flow would go past the blades, but the airflow within the cylinder would "suck" air into the cylinder past the blades and make power to charge batteries. A small (battery powered) 12 volt pump could be used to pressurize the water supply to keep the tubing supplied. Simple, and easy to make from off-the-shelf stuff.
micro electric generation from flowing artesian well
Jan 10, 2019 · Most likely something like a small shed with a 4 to 5 foot wheel beside it. The shed would house the batteries and pullies to power a generator. Could all be done artistically so it looks more like a water feature in the yard than a power station. Use it to power a few dc yard lights or anything else needed outside.
Generator from an old windmill? - Homesteading Forum
Aug 26, 2011 · The old windmill is high torque, low speed, low windspeed. Converting it to run a high speed generator or alternator, is one of the main losses of efficiency. Still converting an old windmill, is ALOT cheaper than the new stuff or even an old rebuilt Jacobs. Granted, a Jacobs would provide all the electricity my home would need, something ...
By-passing electric igniter on gas stove | Homesteading Forum
Jan 9, 2011 · wogglebug. 1610 posts · Joined 2004. #3 · Jan 9, 2011. Our gas stove, the electric igniter is a push-button. We can bypass it by not pushing it - just using a match instead. As simple as that. Unfortunately, it only works for the gas rings, not the oven.
Power to the Homestead | Homesteading Forum
Dec 31, 2020 · Using the generator component as an example, you can buy a 3500-watt (3.5Kw) generator, or a 22Kw generator; obviously, one is less expensive. But, by buying the most generator power now, you'll have the least amount of power issues, and the 22Kw generator remains a key part of your total system f rom the start ; no intermediate steps of ...
Electric fence and power lines | Homesteading Forum
Sep 26, 2011 · ELECTRIC FENCES. In situations where a fence cannot be grounded (electric fences, for example), a filter may be installed to remove voltages induced by the power lines. BPA may provide this filter after an investiga- tion has been conducted. Do not use fence chargers that are not approved by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.
Need a Well Bucket? | Homesteading Forum
Sep 27, 2011 · FarmboyJD - Thank you also for your response. I'm going to get one of my sons over to chat about this. We have a generator and Hubby believes that this is all we'll need, but the gas supply WILL run out eventually. Thank you. I will put this at …
Best Non-Electric Stove/Oven (Not a woodstove)
Jan 12, 2005 · B. BCR. 767 posts · Joined 2002. #5 · Jan 12, 2005. It depends on how long you think you'll have to make do. If you don't need propane for anything else, consider a small tabletop two burner unit for a stove (they sell for under $20 at ethnic food stores here-and use propane) and then use a grill. This can be done even in winter.
Mortgages/loans for Amish house | Homesteading Forum
Aug 10, 2020 · No electric, but a few solar panels to run a router. Water was from a well with a generator. Washing machine was gas powered. The house was 3 years old but no doors, closets, only floor cabinets, no ductwork for hvac. Beautiful property, very nice barns and outbuildings, house was vinyl sided and plain. 15k to run a pole, set a meter and bury ...