Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Build Micro-hydro Generator

Safety Precautions
Electric drills can cause serious eye and hand injuries. Eye protection is required, and leather gloves are recommended when drilling small parts such as corks. A corks borer can be used as a substitute but it also has risks for injury.
Hot glue guns can cause superficial burns. Be sure glue guns are warmed up only when needed, and unplugged immediately after. Hot glue can stick to skin and clothing.
Utility knives can be hazardous. Expose only as much blade as you need to cut the material, and fully retract the blade when not it’s not in use.
Tools
  • Electric drill, with ¼” drill bit
  • Scissors
  • Electrical tape
  • Ruler
  • 10 cm (3.5 inch) nail or awl
  • Hot glue gun, with 3 glue sticks
  • White glue
  • Utility knife
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Permanent felt tip marker
  • Magnetic compass
  • Wire cutters
  • Gloves
  • Safety glasses

Materials
  • Paper Templates: Micro-hydro template
  • 4L plastic jug (rectangular style, from vinegar, windshield washer fluid, or similar-see illustration)
  • 10 plastic spoons
  • 1 large cork (3.5 to 5 cm)
  • Enameled magnet wire, 24 gage (approx. 100 m)
  • Foam core or heavyweight corrugated cardboard (approximately 22 cm by 30 cm)
  • 6 mm (1/4 inch) wooden dowel (20 cm long)
  • 4 ceramic or rare earth magnets (18mm or larger)
  • Clear vinyl tubing (6 cm long, ¼” inside diameter)
  • 4 brass paper fasteners
 
 
 

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