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Hydro Power Project

Join Jon and the team to finalise work on our removable micro hydro generator in the stream behind our venue.

By the end of these sessions we hope to have the turbine which has been researched and tweaked over the last 18 months up and running.

There are lots of small and larger jobs to do to get this done and we’re keen for anyone with an interest to get involved. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and share knowledge as well as be creative. We will be doing some practical work, mostly outside, drilling, fixing, sawing, cabling, and some internet work.

Sessions will run fortnightly from Saturday 1st February until 15th March, 1-3pm.
If it’s your first session, please arrive from 12.45pm for a brew and a chat.
Taking place between Studio 1 and the stream. Meet in Studio 1.

Activities may include:

  • Fixing the cable conduit and running cables between the turbine and the annexe building.
  • Fixing and connecting 2 x CCTV cameras near the turbine. These are to monitor water levels, potential flooding, and for security.
  • Fitting the removable weir and feed pipe. This is to direct water into the turbine.
  • Reinforcing the stream bed near the weir to prevent damage during high rainfall. It’s been scoured quite a bit recently and needs some TLC and reinforcement.
  • Installing and testing the turbine generator version1.

Please note: this activity may include trip hazards, wet, muddy, rainy time spent outside so dress appropriately with sturdy and waterproof footwear etc.

Ages 12+. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

If you’d like more information beforehand or to be added to the WhatsApp group please email [email protected]

Feb 01 2025

Details

Date: Sat 1st Feb
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Recurring:

An event every 2 weeks that begins at [first_occurrence_start_time] on Saturday, starting [first_occurrence_date] and repeating until Mon 16th Mar 2026


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The Vale

Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road
Mossley, OL59JL United Kingdom

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01457238089

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