Manual 1
     The LH 1000 Low Head Propeller Turbine Personal Hydropower Owner's Manual

 

 


Table of Contents

Introduction

Site Evaluation

Head Measurement

Flow Measurement

Intake, Pipeline & Tailrace

Batteries, Inverters & Controllers

Wiring & Load Center

Output Adjustment

Disassembly & Service

Wiring Diagrams

Current Measurement Technique

 

 

SITE EVALUATION 

Certain information must be determined concerning your site, in order to use its potential for maximum output. Head and flow must first be determined. The other factors are plumbing specifications, transmission distance, and the system voltage. These factors determine how much power can be expected. 

Power is generated at a constant rate by the LH1000 and stored in batteries as direct current (DC). Power is supplied, as needed, by the batteries, which store energy during periods of low consumption for use in periods where consumption exceeds the generation rate. Appliances can be used that operate directly from batteries, or alternating current (AC) power (at regular domestic specifications) can be supplied through an inverter, converting DC to AC power.

Sites may vary, so carefully consider flow and head when choosing yours.

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