Do you have access to flowing water? Perhaps a stream or a river? You can build this diy old washing machine generator, that uses water to generate lots of free power. Yet another way to use a renewable resource to keep you off the grid.

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Here’s What You’ll Need:

old smart drive washing machine

a piece of flat aluminium

3 bridge diode

3 bolts

thermal grease

old inner tube

bolts

pelton runner

25mm garden tap fitting

water supply pipe

pressure gauge

pressure switch/cut off

plastic bag

cover for electronics

picaxe microchip

old hand battery drill or grinder

battery bank & inverter

miscellaneous tools

This can generate about 800W that is stored in your battery bank. Nelson uses his to power his fridge, 2 freezers, house lights, toaster toaster, kettle, PC, TV and even a 180 hot water heater. That’s his entire home. Personally I would build a solar water heater for the hot water and save power for other things around the house. That’s just me! 🙂

Watch the video below for step by step instructions…