Restoring Al's Hydroelectric Water Wheel
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- Опубліковано 13 тра 2023
- *Update Video* Link to the follow up video: • Living Off Grid for 46...
In this video Al and I rebuild a water wheel from scratch to generate hydroelectric power!
We replace his old wood wheel with a new plastic spool, and generate 12 volts of electricity using an old Chevy alternator. This will help supplement Al's solar power whenever there's enough water in his creek/pond (mostly during the winter/spring months). He can now use solar AND water to charge his bank of batteries, which supply him with completely off-the-grid electricity.
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Thanks for watching! Here is a link to the follow up video Al & I made with an update on his wheel after 1 year: ua-cam.com/video/q_exBnQINFs/v-deo.html
My family and I loved all your videos on this channel but this one was completely captivating and it's the life we dream of living, we'd love do see more about how Al set up his self sustaining paradise.. I'm sure it took many years and is a always work in progress but that life calls to us and this video will definitely capture my husband's attention, not just the kids and I. I cannot wait to show him!! Thank you for this!
Please make more videos with Al! You can tell he really loves having you around!
Can't you make the chain straight!? Now it's cutting the wood.
It would jump off the sprockets@@KungkangXii
Does Al have a channel or way of supporting and possibly contacting him to possibly tap into his wealth of knowledge of living off grid etc!
Heartfelt and moving, you've woven a beautiful tale of love and service to others. Al embodies the American frontier spirit that settled this great country. His tenaciousness, self-reliance, resourcefulness and ingenuity are truly inspiring. You're lucky to have a neighbor like Al and live in such an unspoiled and beautiful place.
Amen!!!!!
Im binge watching the Al episodes. Very interesting human. Reminds me of the similar generation folks where I live in the backwoods of VT. One think I notice and appreciate is Al's cleanliness. He always takes the minute or two to clean up between phases of project. Whether it be brooming off the woodstove after loading it but before lightning it, or just now sweeping the garage floor after disassembly of the water wheel. I love how mindful and methodical Al is. No wasted time or energy.
Everyone in this video consist of good energy.
Hey Diego, your film making and helping Al really made this special to watch . Al has really carved out a Oasis on his property. The other video with Al is a pleasure to watch as well.. Say hi to Al for me and keep keeping on with your filming and building.
Awesome video. My husband Tim Currier rented that cabin back in 94. They had talked then about doing a water wheel. Tell Al Tim says hello and great job on the wheel. ❤
Hi Tim
@DiegoTriesHard as a former cop who suffers from ptsd,anxiety,and depression and as someone who has dreams of moving off grid and finally living for once watch you and Al’s videos soothes my problems and makes it easier to get though the day.Keep up the good work and god bless you
Amazing video! I love Al’s place! Thx
Dennis
That is so very heartfelt. So proud of your boys for helping Al I’m sure he’ll be forever grateful. Thank you for sharing this.
My first, and only science project I can recall my father helping me with was a water wheel. I really enjoyed watching you and Al rebuild his wheel! Thanks for a heartfelt video 🖤🖖🏻
Love seeing hard work like this
Diege, So awesome you helping Al build his new wheel & seeing Al's big smile. What a joy!! I love video's like this. So interesting!! 👍🏻🙏🇨🇦❤
I can’t imagine how amazing it must be to live in such a peaceful place , it’s so amazing that you help al with these projects
Oh man, what a time to replace the shaft bearings. I said this on another video. I suggest a go fund me or whatever monetary platform. The other thing I see with the chain, is quite a bit if friction is gained by using wood as idler. Whenever tension is on the chain should be an idler sprockets. This would multiply the efficiency exponentially. I wish I could at least send hardware.
Wood is on the slack side, no tension. I tried idlers & not worth the effort
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this! What an awesome place to call home. Tell Al there are alternators that put out 200 amps at 24 volts if he ever needs more power.
Love seeing projects like this well done to all...
I enjoy watching your videos
You guys are awesome!
Should be a national monument... the alone in the wilderness of the lower 48.
Al's Awesome!!
AMAZING VIDEO! Woke up in the middle of the night from a stressful dream. Saw this and had to click. It’s like therapy 😊. Love the music and build speed.
people pop up now and then to remind you how good they can be, and care about others, three of them in this video good luck to you all in the future.
Great work
loved this
👍👌👏💚💚💚 What an amazing and ingenious man. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and especially health to all involved people.
Little tip to increase your power output, create a channel or walls where the water falls to guide it directly onto the buckets and you'll waste less water and generate more power, also allowing the chain to rub up against the wood when in motion is only decreasing the power output through friction ans drag resistance, space them roughly 3/4 inch away from the lumber itself, you will be truly amazed by just how much more power you can generate without drag resistance, that resistance is bogging down the wattage by trying to compensate and keep up with the friction, therefore wasting roughly 2 to 4 volts of energy
Wood is on the slack side & just used as a guide - very little drag
Like your work
Watched every minute. Now I can sleep well 😴
Beautfull .well done.ireland.
Love your videos bro you and Al are super fucking cool. Much love
Really great content, and story. Possibly upgrade to a 24 volt alternator and hook batteries in series, for more power!
Series only gets you more voltage, not more power unless more batteries are added in parallel.
I saw this video somewhere before
What part of the world is this property.
I looks like heaven
Washington State, usa
What a super cool project! How can I donate a socket wrench set to Al?
Thanks, but I have way too many already
Generations generating.
Ps And gear reduction or RPMs of alternator?/generator? Would be helpful
What's the name of the music?
What state and town is that
Do you know about how much power was be produce by that water wheel
About 100 watts
Wouldn't it be better to have a polymer chain guide instead of wood for longevity?
It's the slack side, & wood allows groves to form that keep the chain from jumping off
@@albutterfield712 Polymer would do just the same and be more durable.
Is grandpa still alive?
If you connected a zinc anode to it, it would rust much more slowly.
It looks like u have a son with ole girl! Get the dna test done!
Toutes comme all .la vie nous apprenti toutes sorte de chosse .merci all d être la pour ces belle personnes qui t aime xxx
Could you not add two or three more alternators??