Vortex Power Plant : Demo and Solar Panel Direct Drives Bilge Pump (No Battery!)

by gaiatechnician in Workshop > Energy

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Vortex Power Plant : Demo and Solar Panel Direct Drives Bilge Pump (No Battery!)

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Unexpected aspects of vortex power!  The water actually goes quicker through it when a turbine is added.  Who would have thought?    Originally I made this to show the integrated fish pass. 
Due to the surprises, I probably will not get that far in this version!
However,  it has been an incredibly fast learning experience!
Combines a 15 watt solar panel (No batteries HURRAH), a 12 volt bilge pump, a storage container and bicycle spokes to make a semi decent model of the thing!