Water Redirection

Project Number: 75

Description: In dam generators, the water going into the turbine blades is directed by wicket gates in series. Attach a straw (flexible ones work best) from your home to the hole to redirect the flow of the water going to the water wheel. Try to seal the area around the straw with putty, play dough, Scotch tape, or other sticky material. Compare the meter readings from the previous project and see how much the power has increased.