PowerSpout LH - Hydro Turbine

The PowerSpout LH is a highly efficient propeller turbine. On a suitable hydro site it can produce up to 1.6kW 24/7, 365 days a year. If a larger output is required you can stack units to generate over 16kW on the same penstock and power cable. 

Specifications:

• Static head range: 1 to 5m (3 – 16 feet)
• Maximum flow/turbine: 55 l/s (880 gpm)
• Minimum flow/turbine: 25 l/s (400 gpm)
• Dimensions: Diameter 300mm x length 1050mm (12 inches x 42 inches)
• Maximum power: 1600W
• Maximum current rating 32 amp

Voltage

Common version available are LH150/250/400 The number refers to the maximum runaway voltage, or Voc.  Best operating voltage, cable voltage or MPPV will be approximately 1/2 of this Voc.  So for example the LH400 works best at 200V and it should never exceed 400V.  Each turbine is custom built for your site and the voltage will depend on the site head.

LH turbine comes with:

• Leaf cutter bar on propeller
• Manual grease fitting as standard
• 2m of 4mm² tinned PV wire for +/-/earth
• 2 x MC4 cable connectors
• 1 x PVC base fitting for a 200mm OD PVC draft tube (draft tube is not supplied)
• 2 year warranty

For high power upgrades and auto grease options please select what you require from the drop down menus above. 

Click here for LH install images.

On heads above 3.6m you must order a HP version and use a 250mm OD draft tube. To use a 250mm draft tube you need this adaptor.

If you require any other LH parts to ship in the same carton with your turbine (maximum upper limit 29kg) look here. 

PowerSpout turbines are tailor made products which match your unique resource and personal requirements. We do sell direct to customers who are keen D.I.Y.er's but please note that you will need to pay for system design/installation support.

It is often cheaper to buy through a dealer as they can often offer discounted global freight and their knowledge and experience will help you create a successful system and avoid costly mistakes.

Regardless of whether you buy directly from us or from a dealer you will need to collect your site data, assess your energy needs and complete a calculation. If you need help doing this please read our getting started guide.

Refer to PowerSpout Document Index Links for a complete index of documents.