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| + | Plug in an electric drill into the generator receptacle. | ||
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| + | If the drill is reversible, move the direction switch to the forward position. | ||
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| + | Start the generator. | ||
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| + | While depressing the trigger on the drill, spin the drill chuck in reverse direction. This will excite the field and the generator will now produce electricity. If spinning the chuck one direction does not work, try spinning the chuck in the other direction as you may have the reverse switch positioned backward. (http://www.jencin.com/Fixing.htm) | ||
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Revision as of 23:59, 24 November 2020
The Micro Hydro Turbine system outputs around 60-110 W all day long. We currently don't have any accurate information on its original efficiency, head, or other characteristics. Please update this section and the micro-hydro page if you know more.
Maintenance
You have to flash the magnetic field of the generator if it looses its magnetic field. Residual magnetism in the generator exciter field allows the generator to build up voltage during start-up. This magnetism is sometimes lost due to shelf time or improper operation, among other reasons. Restoring this residual magnetism is possible and is sometimes referred to as "flashing the exciter field". 1
Furthermore, we could get a flashing module to automatically flash the generator. Another option is to use a drill to excite the magnetic field again.2
https://www.hunker.com/13403116/how-to-flash-the-field-of-a-brushless-generator
http://www.dieselduck.info/machine/03%20electricity/flashing_generator.htm
http://www.jencin.com/Fixing.htm
How to flash the hydro generator
Plug in an electric drill into the generator receptacle.
If the drill is reversible, move the direction switch to the forward position.
Start the generator.
While depressing the trigger on the drill, spin the drill chuck in reverse direction. This will excite the field and the generator will now produce electricity. If spinning the chuck one direction does not work, try spinning the chuck in the other direction as you may have the reverse switch positioned backward. (http://www.jencin.com/Fixing.htm)
