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OUTSIDE DIMENSION
9 1/2” Square Base Opening
24cm
12” 30.5cm
11”
28cm
BOLT HOLES – ¼” dia 6mm
11” 28cm
The turbine housing can be mounted on two boards to suspend it above the stream. It is recommended to
have the Stream Engine in a small enclosure or under some cover to keep it dry and provide a place for
auxiliary equipment. Mounting the machine in concrete is also possible (you may wish to try a
temporary wood mounting first). The opening under the housing to catch the water should be at least the
size of the turbine housing opening, and preferably a little larger. Make certain the tailrace (exit channel)
provides enough flow for the exiting water. The diameter of the bolt holes is ¼” (6mm).
In cold climates, it may be necessary to build a "trap" into the exit. This prevents outside air from
entering the housing and causing freeze-ups.
BATTERIES, INVERTERS & CONTROLLERS
System Voltage
A small system with a short transmission distance can be designed to operate at 12 volts. Larger systems
can also be 12 volts, but if higher power is desired or the transmission distance is long, then a system of
24 volts or higher may be preferable. This is especially true if all loads are inverter-powered. In a 12-
volt system operating at a low power level, it may be advantageous to operate all loads directly from
batteries. Many 12-volt appliances and small inverters are available. In 24-volt systems, it may also be
preferable to operate the loads directly (although not as many appliances are available).
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