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Powerspout documents for download

Posted on 18/03/2024 by hugh

Powerspout turbines do not come with paper manuals included, because the manuals are online in the Document Index.   You can find the index on the web site under “Advice and Resources”.  We put a lot of work into preparation … Continue reading →

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Some Powerspout installations by customers over the last 12 months

Posted on 19/11/2023 by hugh

Here is a random collection of pictures sent to me by customers with PowerSpout turbines.  In many cases they were still in the throes of installing the turbine(s) so please do not judge too harshly if they look a bit … Continue reading →

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Materials for my metric Wind Turbine Recipe Book designs

Posted on 05/10/2023 by hugh

With the publication of an updated 2023 edition of my metric Wind Turbine Recipe Book it seems appropriate to update my suggestions for sourcing materials.  Often the best supplier will be a local one, but I will offer some links … Continue reading →

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Nice LH turbine installation

Posted on 11/06/2022 by hugh

Mill sites are often ideal for the PowerSpout LH turbine.  Here is a nice one in England installed recently.

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Comparing plastic turbine runners with cast metal ones

Posted on 09/12/2021 by hugh

I had a message today from a customer who has 3 turbines from 3 manufacturers.  After a few years running he has this observation to make: I have been very pleased with the PS and its nylon spoons which, even … Continue reading →

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User experience with evacuated tube water heating

Posted on 16/06/2021 by hugh

Nathan Jowett asked me to publish his article that he wrote about his solar hot water system.  I have to agree with him that evacuated tubes are brilliant, having had my own system for fifteen years now. Nathan’s Article V3.0

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Upcoming workshops with Jonathan in Germany and Austria

Posted on 30/04/2021 by hugh

Windrad Selbstbau Workshops   Baue mit uns ein Windrad. Voll funktionsfähig, nach dem weltweit bewährten Piggott Design. Die einfache Anwendung nachhaltiger Technologie steht im Mittelpunkt des Workshops.  An einem Workshop teilnehmen  Einen Workshop veranstalten more 

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New chapter 9 in Kragten’s public report KD 341

Posted on 13/12/2020 by hugh

Adriaan writes: “Dear HughI have added a new chapter 9 in my public report KD 341 which may interest you. The title of this chapter 9 is: “Voltage generation in a coil”. This chapter also contains three pictures of a small … Continue reading →

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F series wind turbine designs

Posted on 12/07/2020 by hugh

My wind turbine designs in recent years have used ferrite magnets and the naming system is based on “F” for ferrite (or ceramic) magnets, preceded by number denoting the diameter in metres. Hence the 2F is my 2012 design ferrite … Continue reading →

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PowerSpout price increase

Posted on 25/03/2020 by hugh

PowerSpout plan to increase prices of their hydro turbines and associated gear by approximately 15% on 1st April. This will be the first rise in several years. At present exchange rates, a turbine costs approximately £1190 with an additional £150 … Continue reading →

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