-=> Ed Vance wrote to August Abolins <=-
EV> I'd think it would take a set of Gears to increase the Speed the Mill
EV> Wheel
EV> rotates at to turn a Generator so it would create 50 (60) Cycle/Second
EV> A.C. Voltage, as a Mill Wheel doesn't rotate very fast, maybe 3 full
EV> turns per Minute I'd guess.
It could charge a battery, which would then be used to provide current
into the grid. There are lots of applications where you use
self-generated electricity during peak times.
... Shut the door and listen from outside
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