1.5 Kw North Wales Hydroelectric System Installation Part 1
2022 ж. 6 Мам.
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For the last week me and Raf have been working on a customer hydro electric installation. the system will average around 1kw with 1.5kw peak output at full flow. We managed to get all the ground work down in one week. The next job on the list is a timber framed building and to start making the intake box and turbine.
most interesting video I've seen for a while. thanks Kris!
Hey Carl, looking forward to seeing the next instalment from France, always good to see producers supporting each other!
Hello Carl. How's the farmhouse coming along?
Thanks Carl. I love your videos.
Hello Carl! Hope you are well! All of Kris' videos are great👍 As are yours! 👋💞🥰
I couldn’t agree more.
New house . New workshop . New Business . Watched you do it all . Brilliant and entertaining sir ! Well done . Thank You Kris for taking time to video and share . ✌️
Amazing, Kris! Glad you got some customers for your hydropower business!
1 kilowatt for free and off grid. fantastic amount when you think about, as in clean to the enviroment and 1k 24/7. very useful. nice one Kris....
Class stuff lad. You're an absolute grafter with a skill set that very few have. Hope your new business has all the success in the worls
This is fascinating to watch, nice to see someone working with the environment instead of against it. PS. that rope seal, genius.
the environmental impact is MUCH higher than you imagine. its just the scale is small so you dont notice it as easily.
The interaction with the environment is huge. I‘m studying hydrology and depending on what type of water this is and how great the water abstraction is (by channeling the water in those pipes) you could kill all biodiversity and life around this or giving the environment a hard time in dry months.
Why didn’t you tip out the concrete from the tractor front bucket into the base using the hydraulics ?
Nice one Kris helping hand is the most blessed
I don't know which is more impressive: The quality of your work, or how darn hard you are capable of working. Anyway, kudos to you on both!
I've landed on this by accident but I'm hooked! Whilst at Nottingham Trent Uni I was involved in a 2nd year project to develop a micro hydro scheme using a standard 3 phase motor as the generator. When we published our report we were asked for an extra copy as it turned out, in our presentation audience, was an engineer from the Intermediate Development Technology Group charity (who sponsored our project - now called Practical Action) and he was leaving a week later to put our ideas into practice in Nepal! Can't wait for the next part. Good luck! :)
You are a amazing man. The ability to do this is huge. I personally believe that the Father in Heaven has blessed you with this ability to see things and know how to over come what someone else would think is impossible. Thank you for sharing this with us and may God bless you.
Found by accident…so much skill…I’m fascinated by the electrical side…but so many other skills as well…you’re a renaissance man…hats off to you…
With this house, I finally became the owner of the house I always wanted to be in. The hospital elite package has 2 bonuses; the first is about the base and the roof, kzhead.infoUgkxS-P9OAq3v4HNpPFqYFWNEq9A-E_PbZIN the second is about the confidential staff who give advice and the advice that worked for me. Thank you very much
Can't wait to see the next video in this build, it looks really well so far.
Amazing work! Ace all the way; and some aching muscles too. Thanks for that. Both of you well done on the physical battle. Rest up with pride gentlemen. m
You're not wrong about the aching muscles, in fact I don't think there's a part of me that ain't aching 🙂. Cheers Matthew 👍
@@rafo6577 Rest up, feed good and the aching will build muscle to carry you further. Plus a beer can assist in relaxation I love your work sir, you pull your weight and are an asset to any work gang. Resect sir! m
The best thing about these various jobs/installations is that none of them are the same and the experience learnt will be essential for future jobs.
Kris good to see your mate Raf working with you what 'all breaking week ,well done
That looks absolutely incredible! Well done.
Thanks Robert we are very happy with the job so far
@@KrisHarbour Great video. What is that pipe and fittings called?
Speaking as someone who has watched your content from that first mix of cob, I am incredibly proud of where you're at now. Quality stuff Kris.
Saying that these two are hard working guys is a MASSIVE UNDERSTATEMENT. Such a teamwork throughout this project.
After I Commented I Read Some Other's & Subscribed & Wrote This You Two Help Restore My Faith In Humanity & People Who Are Proud To Get Their Hands Dirty & Show Off There Callused Hands Like A Badge Of Honor Like A MAN SHOULD At least Sometimes Even if He Dosen't Have To, YOU TWO I CALL GOOD PEOPLE & Wish I Could Shake Your Hands, Cause I Know it Would Have Meaning & Respect, GOD HAS BLESSED YOU & I'm Sure Will Alot More, So GOD BLESS YOU TWO AGAIN & AGAIN & AGAIN & AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!
Such hard work but it looks so satisfying as it progresses and comes together. It's a real credit to your own learned skills over the years that you're now attracting customers who wish to benefit from your craft.
Great video, beautiful stonework, so delighted to see this all coming together for you. Have to admit I couldn't help giggling when you two were trying to join up the first two bits of pipe in hot, midgy weather and both ended up in the pondy bit....nothing like a bit of unvarnished situational comedy. Sending love from 🇫🇷.
What a gifted craftsmen. Old world skills meets new world tools and materials.
I've watched a lot of videos on KZhead, but your idea truly stands out as unique and original. You're incredibly talented and creative! I hope to see more fantastic content like this in the future!"
Looks like things are coming together rather smoothly. I suspect that has to do with your meticulous pre-planning and the experience on your own system. 👍
I've only ever done 32mm Alkathene pipe runs, never realised those fittings came in such big sizes!
yeah, me too. But then I thought - perhaps Chris and his mate are just really small.......
@@guygillmore2970 Its the Small or Far away thing again from Farther Ted.
The Two of You bring us all back to a Time when building houses and sheds with local tradesmen was the norm. Everything was DIY. Our house was build from concrete AND Steel. Love the way you take pride in your work. Well done to you both.
Really surprised me how well that little gas powered winch did pulling that heavy pipe around. Anyway, looking great so far and looking forward to the rest of the build.
Petrol, not gas.
It's just a capstan winch, great force multiplier and very efficient. Definitely petrol. We British don't call it gas as gas is gas and petrol is wet
@@anonymous7192 really?
@@AW-Services And we call it gasoline and shorten it to gas, deal with it, lol.
Love this Kris, it's awesome to see the skills honed on your own projects and hydro system come together in such a professional manner. Can't wait to see the finished product, I've got a feeling it's going to look pretty special.
Hope to see all of the episodes from start to finish ! Keep them coming !
in my opinion Balfour Beatty would learn so much with you two on how to work. Well done
Great video guys, good job!
You and your mate make a good team Kris, he's no lazy git anyway, best guys to work with are the grafters an he dont seem to be shy of hard work - great job/video
That really was a heck of a lot of work to get accomplished in a week’s time! You two have a lot to be proud of and your work ethic is right up at the top of that list. God bless!
Bro, I am in america and you have made me want to learn more about this! You have such good talent! Thank you for being so inspiring!
I really appreciate the thoughtful editing of this video. A second before the chainsaw starts up the sound was turned down. Also, nice work on this job fellas.
Estaba esperando le nuevo video! Gracias por compartir lo que haces. Saludos desde Uruguay
you're attention to the details which separate the good works from the great works is amazing, you and John are a couple of craftsmen of high order - a pleasure to watch you work.
I actually cheered when that second beam fell into place. Central Texas here. Glad to see that there is some natural ingenuity left in the world.
Wow! What a load of work. You always amaze me with your work and intelligence.
It's fantastic to watch you work on all your projects... but this is another level of graft and hard work and your excitement with the hydroelectric power is infectious!. Can't wait to see the finished result! You deserve every success Kris for all your hard work and commitment! Brilliant! 🌟😀🌟
Awesome system. Literally from ground up. Building, stonework, timber frame. Something to be proud of. Should last many years to come. Can’t wait to see it finished
It's like iv'e came full circle Chris the first video i watched was you installing your hydro system. Great looking work on the footing
Best of luck with the new business Kris, you're the right person in the right place at the right time, I'm sure you'll make a success of it.
Fantastic video, you and Raf 'knocked it out of the park'. Watching the two of you create a beautiful stone housing , as well as hauling, winching, and problem solve is the best thing ever. Congratulations Kris, it is wonderful to see you so happy working, creating and earning, while using your knowledge and skills. All the best 🏴
Always a pleasure to watch your missions, looking forward to seeing the next steps on this hydro system. The stone work is also looking very good Another interesting video 👍
Enjoyable view of men at work. May the project’s continue, looking forward too seeing more plus the house build project in the near future.
That's really cool. This is the one you said was way back in the woods. I like the journeys we get to go on. 🤗❤👍 take care
Fantastic work there Kris and Raf, watched all your vids will be following this set to the end :)
Thanks Paul. 👍
Looks great, really nice stone work, foundation. Knowing the quality of your work it's not surprising. I bet the timber frame will be impressive also. Can't wait to see it all up and running.
Fantastic work! Thanks RAF for helping this project certainly needed 2 people-those pipes were huge. 😊🇦🇺
You're welcome. Thank you Kerry for following and the lovely comments, yes comments as I just noticed your previous. Yeah! that was 2 man job for sure. All the best ✌
I like the use of the winch and plastic deflector. Great job!
That's looking really great, Kris. Reminds me of the first professional job I did drywalling someone's bathroom. I had done loads of drywalling for myself, but once I took that leap into doing it for someone else, it took on a whole different feel. I started doing my best work. Pulling from all my years of experience. That little turbine house is going to look great. Can't wait for the next video.
That’s a very nice bit of stonework and building, it’s going to fit well into its environment and surroundings. I look forward to seeing the rest of this project come to fruition Kris, thank you!
Hi Kris, great Chanel. Enjoyed it fore years. If its creosote you are cutting and handeling wear the right protection ! Keep up your great work 👏
Браво! Красивая работа Крис! Жду продолжения и результат. Успехов в труде!
Kris I hope you get paid for the YT ads. Good work always interesting I'm a carpenter/engineer done the Sub bases for UK etc. Legs are knackered but watching your builds are great way to enjoy passing time. I think the progress in small increments is difficult but essential. Don't fall off of anything. All the best Barry.
Looks awesome Kris. I’m exited for you and I bet you can’t wait to see if the output matches your calculations….sure they will do though as I know you tend to research and plan projects thoroughly beforehand. Looking forward to seeing how it goes 👍
thats the part I do all this for really. I love to survey it, works it all out and then turn it on and it do what I expected. that gives me a real satisfaction. This system will be 1.5kw max and around 1kw average for 7-8 months a year.
@@KrisHarbour Glad you did your homework. The flow at the intake looked a bit low. You might need to keep wildlife out of the intake during the drier months, so they don't set up shop in there and block your penstock.
I’ve been watching you since you began building your house. I never get tired of your videos. You are such a hard worker. I enjoy your success and your happiness when you achieve your goal.
I've never in my life seen such A small number of people work so hard and accomplish so much!! OUTSTANDING lads!!!
I love what i see. Hopefully you get enough flow and the needed pressure in the pipe. Can't wait to see more of this project. Very well done.
In the future, may I suggest make the threaded rods slightly different lengths, with the longest in the middle? It would be a lot easier to align them by wiggling the top sleeper. Maybe something like 21-24-23-22 inches or whatever the appropriate length would be.
We did think of that after the fact. 👍
Drill the top and bottom sleeper and bolt down. Then drill the other holes though both sleepers and fit additional threaded bars from the middle out. Even better, cut threads on the ends of plain bars. You may well find that thick wall tubes work fine at less cost.
The way we build walls out of RR ties or landscape ties set the first tie then drive 1/2" rebar so it goes through the first tie then about two feet into the ground, then set the second tie and drive rebar through that one into the one below it, and keep doing that as the wall goes up. Predrill the holes so the rebar is a tight fit and there's no need for bolting them together. These guys do great work.
It's been a few years since I've been in the UK.. I was stationed there for 4 years ( 85'- 89' ) and I remember the locals always possessing outstanding workmanship, you guys are no different, from what I've seen so far..you're kickin ass !!! Keep it up fellas.. I can't wait to see the rest!!!!!
Great info. Has given me insight on how to install a 3kw system on my farm in South Africa. Thanks for your help.
Brilliant, great to see you guys working together.
I absolutely love watching the work you do, Kris. Amazing stuff.
Your site is a great source of information for those that want to get into hydro electric systems, thank you for your great information, i also like that you show your mistakes, helps people in the future, awesome
Chris your a very cleaver and capable man, unlike most young men nowadays who couldn't even nail two planks together. Well done and very enjoyable video.
Looks great guys. Wasn't expecting this video, super excited to see the follow up. Cheers
wow that's some really nice structure coming up and can't wait to see the actual wattage from this system.
Lot of hard work there guys, just found you from you plasma cutter CNC video so many back videos to watch 👴🏻👍
I'm not a clairvoyant but it's clear that this business venture will be really successful, you'll make millions if you want to.
Fantastic work gentlemen. Well done! 👍
Man I can't wait to see you fire that up the first time. Stone work and intake area turned out beautifully! Did I see power lines running back up the trench that the pipe comes down, or is power going to head off in a different direction? Thanks for the vid!
Living the dream by building your first hydro system build for your first customer. What others have said about your skillset is apparent from this video and your previous videos. I think you business will thrive.
Great to see craftspeople at work - great job as always Kris.
Fascinating project. I’m curious what the payback period is for the customer given current electricity rates and expected flow from the stream.
That's a great question. One reason folk sometimes think about micro hydro is the cost of bringing the grid supply to a remote location. That can cost a great deal of money. Micro-hydro does need regular maintenance, but it can be cost effective if you don't count your own time spent working on, and maintaining it, as an expense! I have a small waterfall, and looked at harnessing that for some micro hydro but when I worked out the cost of cables, pipes, and concrete, in addition to the cost of the turbine and generator, it put me off. I have to say, even though this system has a good head, the flow looked really poor. I'm sure Kris will have done his research at the site, though. Maybe it's only needed in winter when solar is less reliable?
The flow is seasonal and summer is the perfect time for installation. I’m sure Kris and the customer have historic flow info to base calculations on.
well if he doesnt have electricity, the payback is instant, if he is going to grid tie, it depends on how much he spent initially ....most time with hydro the ROI is less than solar......solar has a ROI of about 10 - 12 years since you only get electric from it during the day....hydro runs 24/7
Great stuff, I have always been thinking you could do with a dedicated counter weight for the back of the tractor for traction and stability. I made one out of a blue barrel filled with bricks and concrete with a built in hitch cast into it. I guess you wouldn't want to transport a weight like this to your away jobs - maybe a water based one that you could empty and refill?
I was thinking of that, but for that job just a 3point linkage linkbox would have been useful for transporting more every journey.
Yeah. It's always much cheaper to let the customer pay for the water, and not have to pay for fuel to carry the weight to and from the job.
Love your videos and the way you work harnessing the free energy sources available. My 97 year old mom loves to watch your videos as well !
Very interesting project. You have created a modern water wheel generator. A few items; First, put on your safety glasses. You cover your ears, but not your eyes. Second, in the area of the bend where you are having problems with the flow, try flow straighteners. Add some guides to help the flow keep laminar. Start where the flow is still laminar and continue through the bend. Third you have two bearings that are carrying the weight of the shaft. Slingers may be needed to protect the bearings against water entering the bearings. The centrifugal force of the turning shaft can carrying water along the shaft and into the bearing. Even sealed bearings can be damaged. The slingers are a low cost investment, for a lot of insurance.
Your a legend
Hi Kris, not sure if you're already familiar with it, but in Slovenia we use a tool called a motika, which is a triangular spade with the head perpendicular to the wood, and it works wonders for digging and scraping soil with lots of rocks in it like streams. Great effort, well done.
Interesting. I looked them up. They are very similar to the Portuguese *Enxada*
@@Philrc Yes I guess they do, although funnily enough the triangle is flipped. The pointy triangle is really for stones, it saves a lot of energy and your back ;)
@@silaswitmond8416 yes it's very similar to the enxada. if you look them up. They come in a variety of shapes and functions you can have some with a kind of 2 pronged fork on one side.
We have those here too but they're not the best for digging that type of ground which is mainly rock and stone.
Hi Kris, I was around concrete, ( laborer & mixer driver ) for over 35 years. GREAT low slump mud! nice to see concrete done correct.
Wow! You have come right, along with your new plan,for the hydrolic electric turbine!Ausum! "A man with a plan"!!! I Can not wait to see it working and the calculated wattage/ power! Great helper/ worker to assist the assembly!😀👍 Thank you for sharing! You really, got it going on!A great vision , for energy , independence! " The Green ,Machine!!😀👍
Excellent Work! Stone work is beautiful!! With all your experience your job is going together quite well and smoothly! It's going to be great hydro system! Were you holding the water back while you were working? It seemed that there was not 1.5KW of water coming through. Or is this the dry season and you have sized it for peak flow? Again you always do quality work - I would be proud of any work you would do on my property!! But, I am in USA. Subbed long ago. Liked !!
Advanced Nutrition - Kris mentioned near the beginning that it is currently the dry/not-wet-very-often season. He anticipates a consistent 1KW output - maximum output of 1.5KW - for 7-8 months each year.
@@wendyweaver8749 Thanks some how I missed that.
I hope you’ll talk about the wiring in a later video. Is voltage drop a significant issue? How far are you transmitting the electricity?
Amazing! We'll done. Trying to do that pipe connection over the stream gave me a good giggle.
Incredible progress for just one week of hard labour! I love these local power stations and hope that more people will want to use these type of systems.
Team work makes the dream work. Kris and Raf. Two legends cracking on.
Your man free handed that V groove like it weren't no thing. Respect!
The blessing of mountainous terrain and frequent rainfall. Hello from CA USA
It is so exciting to see the build of something that will help you loooong term. Bless you ....and your helper. Another good job initiated!👏👏👏💕💜
This is so exciting to watch! We want to put in our own microhydro system and haven't a fraction of the knowledge or experience you have, so the opportunity to watch you putting this in is phenomenal. We have a similar situation to this in which there is low flow by fall, very high flow in winter, and quite a lot of head. Eager to watch the entire process. Thanks so much for sharing!
No idea how I found this but glad I did. Great to see proper graft, craft and proper passion for their work.
Appreciate the time and effort editing the volume when chainsaw starts 👍👌
absolutely made up for ya mate. you have worked hard for years to build up your homestead and had the business acumen to drive the traffic from your channel towards starting this venture. you have something many lack nowadays, the ability to get off your arse and get stuff done. i wish you nothing but huge wins and success! 👏🏻😎
Your mate is as hard working as you! Absolutely love your channel.
Your projects NEVER disappoint! I have been watching this channel for years and these hydro build never cease to impress me.
Brilliant to see a young man working with his hand for a change. I admire your project and its futher outcome. You have taken me back to my younger days when I worked that hard. Modern technology and labour saving tools I only would have wish for. Thank for bringing us along with you.
Always great work Cris. The way you solve small problems with big Ideas is always blowing my mind. Can't wait to see the end of the project
Those sleepers looked like they'd always been there as soon as you put them in! Beautiful landscaping.