Motors as Generators for Micro-hydro Power

Much to little 'practical' advice - will be a good reference book on subject but not supportive of planning efforts

did not have the circuit discussed in Utube video as claimed

The material was both a little more technical than I expected, while at the same time did not give the level of specificity regarding resources I was hoping for. Best I have seen if you are ready to dig deeper than the basics on this obscure area of knowledge, I will definately have a copy in my back pocket when I go looking for a motor/generator.

This is a technical manual so don't expect a thrilling read! As with all Practical Action publications the info is set out in a really straightforward way and is designed to empower the reader with proper practical knowledge fort a quite theoretical subject. A really well laid out little book containing clear, useful and in depth information.

I was expecting a book more for an ordinary person not someone who was a professional in the industry. The book is very informative but I'll freely admit it's over my head a bit. I could work my way through it but won't until I need to.

Very good for converting an engine to generator.

This book does exactly what is is supposed to do...tell you what is possible and what is not. That being said, you will start on a path of discovery that will end only when you have exhausted your curiosity.

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I suppose it is what it says it is - a practical guide. Good if you know little about induction motors, but very light on technical detail if that's what you want. I suppose I'll now have to do what I should have do in the beginning and refer to an electrical machines text book.

Brothers Christmas present. He was happy