This generator can be a powerful back up to your solar or wind turbine generators. This could even work with a small volume of water if a dam is built. This is a great step by step guide showing how to convert a smart drive washing machine into a pelton wheel dc generator making 780 watts – enough power to live off the grid. All you need is a head of water.With this set up you will have a great deal of energy being produced you could run full appliances and get all your hot water needs.
If you camp a lot in the same area or have a cabin near a running water source this could save you thousands of dollars in electricity bills and get you one step closer to self sufficiency. Check out the video below to see how to convert a washing machine that you can get for free if you check out craigslist or similar and turn it into a water powered generator…
