North Wales 1.5 Kw Hydroelectric System Part 5 Making The Turgo Turbine
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- This week I have been working on the turgo turbine for the customer hydro electric installation. it is a 170mm pcd 17 spoon turgo turbine with a 2" bsp spear valve mounted in a custom made stainless steel housing. I have taken everything I have learnt from mine and applied all the changes I would have done if I had the skills and tools at the time. I think it came out well and im quite sure it will be very efficant
There are people of RUclips teaching an unsustainable life but saying otherwise. And then there is Chris. Doing things right. Figured his own lifestyle out, teaching by example and now doing his own business. I'm awed. Much skills, brain and dedication.
He has much skill, brains, dedication and our respect.
Right,he is one smart guy and works his ass off.
@@ronland1821 if only there was an award for being the most productive person in these Isles.
@@christopherkecun8349 So how would you work out the quantity of productivity for this award? He would definitely be one of the most productive though as far as motivation and commitment goes :)
@@musicbro8225 I wouldn't. He has documented evidence that he's got stuff done. I know he complains about the extra effort but that's worth more I think in the long run.
He certainly does not have to worry as much about the manipulated shake-down the rest of us are under.
Personally speaking, don't worry too much about quality issues while you're trying to film by yourself. It comes across as honest and unfiltered work, and that's exactly what I love about your channel. Nothing I saw in today's video was problematic for me in the slightest! Keep up the great work!
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I agree Ken 100%
I helped fix a hydroelectric system recently despite having never seen one in person before. I knew what was up just from watching these videos! Thanks Kris
I’ve spent almost a month binging your initial hydro series, then the workshop, then the greenhouse, and now I’m watching some of the in-between videos. As someone who is planning to move out of the city and build a fully off-grid homestead, the knowledge I’m gaining from you has been invaluable and will be put to good use as I find the land that will fit me and my family’s needs all the way through how we develop the land for the best balance of conservation and usability.
Keep rocking on, you’re doing amazing things and are an inspiration to us all!
The last time I saw one of your videos you made a wool processing box out of plywood. Fast forward you have a full service machine shop with plasma cutter etc. These projects seem to flow out from your mind through your hands. Your God-given talents are maturing. Good on you bro, seems you built yourself an off-grid shop that would be a valuable community resource in a grid-down scenario.
Safety specs while machining is an absolute must. PUT THEM ON ⚠️
Came here to say this, glad that there are other people who noticed too.
Was noticed
HooRay! It's Friday--the day Kris puts up a video! I don't just watch the hydro videos--I watch all the videos you put up! Always Phenomenal!
seriously kris is so knowledgable it blows my mind! its inspiring to go out and try to do things yourself
Of all the people I watch on RUclips, you are among the top 10 who will influence my life as I plan for retirement and develop my property. I assumed that my land is not hydro capable, but you have demonstrated other. Thanks for all you do.
"It's not for looks, it's for function." And function well it does...every part of it. I never cease to be amazed by your clever creativity. Well done mate.
Kris, All I can say is , You are a hard physical working Genius !! I know what hard work is. You have my utmost Respect. from a retired construction laborer in New Mexico U.S.A.
I loved the honkin big plastic handle you made to turn it, even without the silver paint. That's a beefy turbine that needs some beefy parts. Can't wait to see it run!
The one thing that would be missing is a gauge telling you how much the valve is opened ... and this handle would be the thing to do it. A simple marker on one end (which is at the top when it is fully closed ... to give it an easy starting point) would do the trick and then you have to test/remember how many turns you can make with the handle for it to be fully open. Divide that into "sections" and add a way to remember/mark the number of turns it is opened atm. and you have a "power level".
Safety goggles! We are not warning you for fun man. You only have two eyes and if you loose one of them, a lot would change. Be a good example and wear them in the future please. I know its a hassle, but it will be worth it one day, trust me, I have been there.
Just rewatching all your video’s your skills are amazing on all fronts! Thanks for taking us with you!
Today more than ever the generation of power from hydro, solar and wind makes more and more sense.
Loving your work Kris.
Awesome bud! 113K views after three days shows how many ppl are interested in this project! Awesome work bro
Chris, I can't praise you enough for your professionalism. A tip for working stainless, keep the feed ang speed down, when plunging a drill once committed keep the pressure on to not burn up the drill. Inspirational work, keep it up.
As always take the back seat engineering with a pinch of salt but instead of brass you could look at aluminium bronze. I work in the pressure business and we use it all the time with 316L to prevent galling. It's also pretty hard wearing and has great anti-corrosion properties. My two penneth worth.
What an awesome fabrication of a custom-fit and custom-made component to produce electrical energy using a flowing creek water as fuel. This is absolutely an amazing and mesmerizing video of a precision craftsmanship I've ever watched.
It's an honor watching you build a unique and useful component sir. Watching in awe in Orange Park, Florida USA.
I ordered a plasma table from Rob on Friday, can't wait to get started with it.
Chris, research broaching a key in a bore with a boring bar in your lathe. Basically lock your spindle, mount a tool the width of the keyway you need in a boring bar. Just hand feed the carriage back and forth using the cross slide to make small cuts. Your a cleaver guy, this should be enough to get you started. Old machinist trick we were taught at the beginning of our machinist apprenticeships. My grandfather even did it that way back in the 1920's. Worked then, still works now.
Kris, honestly, what you are doing is amazing, and the video coverage and audio you are doing is spot on, clean, crisp, and straight to the point, great job!
What a pleasure watching Kris - from cutting, welding, fabricating, etc. Each section is a masterpiece in action but put together it becomes a Master Class on how to do something properly. Such a versatile Talent.
your skill are ridiculously good Kris, how you went from a man building his cob house alone to having your own kind of mini factory should be taught to kids. I'm a big fan of your journey and you inspire me a lot. always looking forward to seeing the next video
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No hope about it, mate. I always enjoy your unfiltered, unbiased videos.
Awesome work Kris, very inspiring. No need to change the 3D printed hand wheel, it looks fine and more to the point, very functional. Keep it up dude.
The only thing I would suggest with the hand wheel is engraving a name/logo into the flat face.
Phenomenal work! Keep it up. Your ingenuity, hard work and commitment are exemplary.
The quality of your content makes up for the little bit focus problems I wouldn’t get too stressed out about it I love your videos keep them coming and we will support you
watched all of your videos loved them all your a real talented guy, i live on grid and dont have the things you have and my bills are over the top i wish i could live like that i take my hat off to you, keep them videos comeing
Incredible work Kris. Please don’t forget your safety glasses
I completely agree, but I fear you are wasting your breath.
Brilliant stuff! Looking forward to seeing it finished. Please wear safety eyewear around that lathe though - it would be a pity seeing you have to stop because of a stray chip flying into an eyeball!
I second that Kris. The last thing you want in your eye is a hot dirty sharp piece of steel.
My dad had his share of cuts around his eyes in his Joinery work, and it was I guess just roll of the dice that he got away with being blinded or whatever. Later in his 60s he had full eye laser surgery at £6000 and it gave him the eyesight of a 20 something again. Lucky bugger! 🤣😂
Yes, I have had two chips in the eyeball. One from hammering on steel and the other from a motorcycle with no googles. Not fun and each required a hospital visit and thankfully no permanent damage to the eyeball.
Kris you are truly an amazing young man. How is it you know so much about a lot of things at so young an age. You are so knowledgeable in so many aspects in life. I'm sharing your channel with my grandson who would like to live the life you are living. Thank you for sharing your journey.
You do great work! Enjoying learning about machining, engineering and hydroelectric turbines. You are a good at explaining things.
Hello how are you doing?
Nice work! I love it how you have a “do it once do it right” approach. Can’t wait to see it making power.👍
Your fab work isn't just precise, durable and efficient. It's pretty!
Kris is the genius for today an beyond I hope to see him for many dacades to come.
Kris, with the cost of energy spiralling out of control you are coming to the market just at the right time, your innovative approach, dammed hard work and your passion to educate through your videos is simply fantastic. I wish you the very best in your new venture.
I watch a lot of RUclips videos and very seldom do I see a guy that's good at Woodworking and metalworking
Kris's work ethic and achievements are fantastic, yes he is head and shoulders above many other channels but that is not grounds to run down others that have not achieved what he has, but are still probably far more sustainable than most of us viewers.
Hi Chris, I really enjoyed your video. You're my hero. I usually watch your videos while I cook dinner for my typical American family in our typical American (rented) home and dream about a better life. You're an inspiration, truly. And I have to tell you I don't pay that much attention to the video footage but what I did see looked amazing and the audio was great all the way through. I love what you do and from the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking the extra time and effort to document and share it as you go!
Looking through the window at the rain pounding on the roof of the lower workshop, I am stunned at the beautiful as well as highly functional working environment you have created for yourself. Simply amazing.
Thanks Kris. Difficult to get my head around you running all that heavy workshop machinery off-grid.
Shows the rest of of us that green energy doesn't have to be about super-frugal, hair shirt stuff. Properly designed and installed we can live the dream!
Excellent Work! I love watching your videos! Your lathe speed 5:08 sounded and looked to be around 800-1000 ish rpm. Try running most stainless and chromoly steels around quarter that surface speed/cutting speed to avoid that high pitch chattering. Helpful little equation is (sorry, its for inches) CS x 3.82 / Dia. Guessing your bore is roughly 1.375" 35mm and a good cutting speed for stainless is 70, then 70 x 3.82 = 270* and 270 / 1.375 = 200*rpm. ID boring likes more speed given the nature of the cut so 200-300rpm. For the 12mm drill 270* / .472 = 566rpm. 500rpm, round down for drilling. Those alloys LOVE slow and heavier cuts. Cheers!
Brill Video again Kris, love your work. Worth thinking about buying some safety specs when your in your workshop before buying a rotary table (I cant afford one). Look after them eyes, it don’t take much. Stay safe and working.
Hi Kris, very informative video and work. Just a safety tip, wear goggle when using the cutter or drilling. The fragments are very dangerous if not careful.
Amazing minds creating all the equipment for you to create your own piece of equipment. All comes together. Very interesting. You are very creative. 💖🎶
You put out the work, I enjoy. No complaints. Thank you for your content. I really appreciate it!
I've been following your channel for sometime now and this is the first time I've left any remarks; I'm totally blown away by you and your achievements(sounds very hollow, this comment, by comparison but there you have it.) Incredible...cheers...rr Normandy, France
Please please please wear eye protection when machining.
Great informative video as always, excellent craftsmanship and attention to the details that many miss.
I work in a machine shop. I built a Pelton needle valve that works the same as your system does, only the shaft is around 2” in diameter (50mm) and about 1 meter long. Stainless. Nice looking part. You did some nice fab work on the housing, and I like that handle you made. Real professional. See you later.
Great to watch this upload ---- the next step in your plan to be self-employed & self sufficient.
Rather that being "a dream come true" it's the next step in a plan that has taken you from "where you started" to "where you have reached thus far.
Well done!
Love to see the fruits of past labours ( the house, the workshops & the machinery) furthering your endeavours.
Good work, rgds P.h.👏👏👏
Kris you are a very talented man I’ve been watching you from the very start and you have grown so much since then. Great workmanship.
Really excited to see the results. We have been looking to move house and my search criteria has certainly changed... Now all the properties I have been looking at in Scotland with land, must now have a stream ;) ... Baffles me why this is not just standard for anyone with property where you have a natural resource to exploit! I plan on Solar, Wind and now hydro! You Sir are an inspiration and you have my thanks ♥
don't make excuses for the videos... you're doing a great job... very informative and very entertaining...
Well done. I agree with previous posters, your film quality is just fine, your work is what's fascinating. Looking forward to future installments. Well done.
Just ONE turbine is masterpiece 🎉! Its PURE HANDMADE ART 🎉! VERY ENJOYABLE TO WATCH ❤
Kris as always, a really interesting video that was well explained and I love the fact that you are an all-round engineer and mechanic, I would have loved to be able to do what you are doing when I was your age, and I'm living vicariously through your videos, keep up the good work and keep us along for the ride with everything thing you do.
This is incredible! I am deeply impressed by your skills! 🙏
The world needs more Kris Harbour's!
Great work. The next bit of land I buy will have a water source suitable for generating power. Nice to see someone do everything from basic material
Such a pleasure watching a craftsman striving for perfection on every task you undertake. Thanks for sharing 👍
Amazing innovation and inspiration in this video again. Thank you for sharing this with the world.
well, I dont have any critique this time, or any corrections to put out, you did an excellent job...as a fellow machinist and off gridder, I applaud
Get so excited for these, thanks for taking the time to explain everything!
Awesome work!
You make hydro look like an artform.
Your expertise on every level is dazzling.
Hi darling.....I'm a duffer to all mechanical stuff but I like your chanell and enjoyed watching you build your place. Your lifestyle and all you do is sustainable and the way of the future....I'm on the way out part so I enjoy watching you young ones do what I thought at your age, we should be doing. Life kept me busy and now I can not do... You can and do...Bless.....
Nice heliarc set up. My dad was a welder and I used to work with him when I was a kid. He could fabricate just about anything.
Terrific job,Chris , designing the jet and installing! Coming ,along great.The sound/ was o.k.!👌
Thanks, for the documentation with the video!
Just brilliant watching you work, create and build. You inspired my path into a solar setup for my garage and home office. Thank you.
Man I don't know how you do it.
Very interesting. Looking forward to more videos. Amazing ideas.👏👏👏👏👍👍👍
From Canada.
Fabulous, I love watching this project unfold, it's so interesting. Many thanks for making the effort to film and share with us
You have such attention to detail. Absolutely love your vids.i have 6kw of solar and if I had a stream near me I would love to have something like this.
Amazing workmanship Kris! Looking forward to seeing the MK2 spear valve, MK1 is impressive as it is. Keep up the good work.
I think that that turgo unit is just perfect and as for the spear valve it looks perfect for aim and adjustment. Good job Kris. We are going to fit solar panels on to my sisters roof come the spring. I showed her your new solar array and she thought it was a good idea. The green aspect and the price of electric going up is what swung it. Thanks Kris....
*That's quality work you've done there mate ! 👍👀*
Hello Kris I hope the finished installation, of your customers Hydro System, goes well. Because you do, such awesome custom work on all of your projects ! Great video !
I'm so looking forward to seeing it run and generate electricity, yes it's nerve wrecking but exiting at the same time, the efficiency figures will be very interesting and will no doubt shape your next one.
thanks for taking the considerable effort to film, edit and output your work as I know how time consuming that is.
A nice neat job, Kris. Well done. Way above my ability. Mesmerizing. I'm looking forward to seeing it up and running.
Some fantastic tooling Kris. I wish I'd paid more attention to lathe work at school. Also imagine what life would be like without that plasma cutter?! Really enjoying following this build.
Very glad to see that the installation is going so well.
Love the progress 👏👏👏 idea - print your logo on the valve handle since you are 3d printing it 😊
Absolutely excellent; very impressive, ingenious! You're an amazing guy. Love the videos.
thanks for making time for us! love every video
Just flat out impressed by the designs, quality and workmanship. I want a system how you build it. ❤
Awesome job designing and building the hydro unit. Can’t wait to see it in action
One thing will be interesting: erosion in the concrete, because "5 liters per second" is a considerable amount of water.
Fantastic and exemplary craftsmanship. Always a joy to watch your inspirational work, Kris. Looking forward to the next notification bell and video update.
Your commitment is easy to see in everything you do. All the best .
That is so badass! I work on gas and steam turbines on a very large scale as a Union Millwright. I have yet to work on at a hydro plant or a nuclear plant but this is so cool to me! Love the content!
It might be an idea to get an air accumulator which should last the whole cut. Pick them up quite cheap on eBay.
Also I am kicking myself for this comment but please put safety glasses on when using those machine tools (the utility of them definitely showed themselves when during my apprenticeship I auto feeded a drill on the mill into the chuck and the resulting piece embedded itself into be my safety glasses) … your engineering skills are A1, how much I hate working with stainless, so sticky to machine !
That Nozzle is a thing of beauty omg 😮❤
Extremely impressive work
you use your energy ,.which a lot of it comes from your garden to capture natures energy (water wind & solar) to create energy . that what i would call freedom . favorite channel on you tube
editing and video making is great man. Don't stress, you're juggling a lot and we the effort you're putting in is appreciated. All the best!
Nice another way to attach it would be using reverse threads to what ever the direction of the spin is, that way as it spins it will tighten it and maintain being tightly attached to it.. Thank you for sharing..
Chris could you add a secondary tank in line with your compressor to bypass the power issues that cause your plasma cutter to miss holes. Not sure if that would be adequate to get you through an entire job but might be worth a thought. I really enjoy following your channel. Keep up the great work.
I was going to say the same thing, if you can find an old broken compressor you can use the tank as an accumulator (more cheaply than just buying one new)
great show Kris on Micro Generators. I've been enjoying many of your video feeds. Well Done!
Can't wait to see the system in full swing.
Looking forward to watching the video
Please if possible do a small update video on your solar. Am so interested what you get out of those panels in british weather. With the insane electricity prices of late i've been looking into solar.
Would also like to know of any plans for disposal (etc.) when the time comes.