Re: Question on auto heating a greenhouse ?

["Bob F" <bobnospam@xxxxxxxxx>]

papamelville@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> On Monday, July 23, 2001 3:09:37 PM UTC-4, adrian wrote:
>> Hi
>>
>> I would like to build a small system whereby a water wheel will
>> power a an old washing machine motor - generating some electricity
>> and hopefully charging a car battery. Which will in turn power a
>> small heater in a greenhouse.
>>
>> Does anyone have any idea how much electricity I might be able to
>> produce this way ?
>> And where i could get a 12v heater from - I would like to have
>> temperaturte switch on it as well so that the heater could come on
>> below a certain temperature.
>>
>> Any ideas wellcome.
>>
>> Adrian
>
> Washing machine motors are not suitable for generating electricity.\

It sure was nice of you to respond so promptly. I am sure this was great help to
the OP.