Stream Engine Hydroelectric Generator

The highly adjustable Stream Engine Hydro Turbine uses a Turgo-type runner wheel that can produce useful power from lower heads. The permanent-magnet generator has no brushes to wear out and uses a clever combination of alternator wiring changes and adjustable air gap to compensate for differing flow rates. Available in two- or four-nozzle turbines, the Stream Engine is supplied with universal cut-to-size nozzles of 1⁄8-1 inch. Head can be 5 to 200 feet, and flows of 10 to 400 gpm can be used (note that flow rates above 150 gpm have diminishing returns, as the sheer volume of water starts to get in its own way). Maximum output is approximately 1000 watts. Canada.