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   Vaughn to Jim Rojas   
   Re: Inexpensive 24 or 48 volt inverters   
   23 Nov 12 07:34:35   
   
   From: vaughnsimon@gmail.com   
      
   On 11/23/2012 12:18 AM, Jim Rojas wrote:   
   > mike wrote:   
   >> On 11/22/2012 10:40 AM, Jim Rojas wrote:   
   >> .   
   >>>   
   >>> My system uses running water to provide the DC power.   
   >> I'd like to hear more about the running water.   
   >> Florida is pretty flat.  How did you obtain   
   >> a water supply with some head.   
   >> Legal issues getting permissions to divert it etc.?   
   >> What kinds of systems did you use to convert the head   
   >> to rotational energy?  Volumes/velocities/efficiencies etc?   
   >>   
   >> My impression is, that here in Oregon, even if you have   
   >> a stream running thru the middle of your property, you're   
   >> not allowed to spit within 10 feet of it, much less divert it for power   
   >> generation.   
   >   
   > My aboveground swimming pool is the only water source.   
      
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