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Gizmo

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Joined: 05/06/2004
Location: Australia
Posts: 5078
Posted: 09:03am 11 May 2010
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I've added a couple of pages to the web site.

First up, a page about the best way to mount the extruded blades. The info on this page is based on past experience and discussions here on the forum.

http://www.thebackshed.com/windmill/articles/MountingExtrude dBlades.asp

And I've added a page about the hydro-electric power installation at Paronella Park. This hydro-electric plant was first commissioned in 1933, and has recently been restored to running condition. Its a interesting story, check out the links on the page to find out more. If your ever in the norther tropic region of Queensland Australia, around Cairns, then Paronella Park is a must see.

http://www.thebackshed.com/Windmill/articles/ParonellaParkHy dro.asp

I would like to add more articles about old hydro or wind installations, so if anyone has some information and photos about something special built by our forefathers, then please let me know.

Glenn
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dwyer
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Joined: 19/09/2005
Location: Australia
Posts: 574
Posted: 12:44pm 11 May 2010
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HiGlen
l knew about Paronella Park several years ago however they didnt mention that Hydro-electric plant was commissioned in 1933 maybe they keep quite for secret away from Puplic view for some security reason however what is puzzle me why old Hydro-eletric plant was send to Germany to rebuilt instead someone in Australia to the work ourself. Why this ???

Dwyer the bushman
 
Downwind

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Joined: 09/09/2009
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Posted: 12:58pm 11 May 2010
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Very impressive Glenn.

It looks like such a tranqual place that a hydro system would be right at home.

Now if i only had a waterfall in my back yard. (other than overflowing gutters)

Its on the list of places to see if i ever get back up that way again.

Pete.
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VK4AYQ
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Joined: 02/12/2009
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Posts: 2539
Posted: 01:15pm 11 May 2010
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Hi Gizmo

Very good idea to get the ideas flowing.

Bob
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