My brother, I am from the East and I have 25 years of experience in wheels that generate electricity from water. I want to tell you that there is a modification we have made to the design of the wheel that gives a power 2 times greater than expected. You will not believe what you will see and it costs less. Nice effort.
You didn't go to the moon, son. Don't get carried away. You was drunk, on PCP and Cartel Meth and you jumped out in traffic that night and got hit by a pickup truck and you lay there on your back looking up at the moon. C'mon now. You know what happened.🥖
You lucky, lucky, lucky bastard! Pretty wife, lovely kids, great friends and a fantastic property with an amazing spring for free electricity! What more could any man ask for? I’m truly envious. I just love watching your adventure unfold. Hi from Australia.
There is "Something" very special about water wheels. Rather like watching the flames of a fireplace ... hypnotizing. It seems to me that this is an "old time" resource that can be brought up to todays standards of power generation. FANTASTIC video folks. Well done by ALL involved. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.
Wow! A water wheel for the hydroelectric power made from an old wagon wheel? Awesome! I just might get the same thing for my hydroelectric power for my off-grid house one day.
Congratulations! My grandfather build a wood water wheel in 1950 for a mill here in Chapecó city, Brazil. 4m x 0,8m all wood. In 1990 i was a child and remember the water wheel in front of the site. Unfortunately my family don´t took care and rotted. Today we have photos only.
Wow! Cool! I just found this channel 4 yrs later. It juuust has the "puh dunk, puk dunk" sound. Did you know that's where "podunk towns" in rural America got their moniker? The water wheels often found in small towns/villages made a po dunk sound. Very cool. I am so jealous. I would love to have a water wheel. You could drive so many things with it. Saw mill, grain mill, water pump, and the list goes on.
Such beautiful craftsmanship I could look at this for hours. As an ex welder albeit on motor vehicles this makes me happy. You should all be very proud of yourselves.
The amount of energy you could make with this when the trowel is running fully using a very high ratio gearbox. You can make tons of power with the right electronics and mechanics. All the hard work has been done by this genius of a man Jerry.
Hi Channel Loftis. I really liked your water wheel and power generation projects. Very cool. I live in São Paulo in Brazil and here we have incredible hydraulic potential because we have several rivers. Although most of the power generation here in Brazil is from hydroelectric plants (approximately 85%). I also have a channel that I have several small-scale projects. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences. I'm sorry for my very bad English 😩😩. Hugs and much success in the projects.
we all need a Jerry in our lives lol wish he was here so we can build a cabin lol awesome wheel so excited to see it all come together going to be so nice :)
That is so Cool! Awesome Knowledge and ability to put it into practice! That Waterwheel will be a beautiful thing to watch - Sittin and Sippin by the pond! ;) The sound of that Waterwheel turning - reminds me of the sound of a steam train! It is a beautiful thing!
More water wheels are needed in the world! A more "engineery" version of the sea shore if you can hear it from the lodge, love it. For making absolute power though, would a water turbine fed from the PVC pipe you have at the bottom of the dam, with the head pressure of the dam work "better"? There is a chap on here "Joe Malovich" who has a good DIY example. Also taking the water from the bottom avoids any freezing in the winter. Keep the water wheel though either as a second power generator or make it mechanical for a wood chopper for the wood burner or similar :D
Not sure how I ended up here, but it is so fascinating I had to subscribe. Living in Germany, surrounded by ancient water Mills, I would tend to call the pool behind the dam, "The Mill Pond". Going to really enjoy this.
A trick to remember is that the rubber of the belt will gradually dry out with the sun and heat. Mitigate this by coating it with some vaseline. Just get a chip brush and coat it. It works well with anything rubber, car door gaskets, fridge gaskets, etc. . Vaseline was born from the creation of gasoline as a byproduct of the process. It keeps the rubber suple and oiled up...
Thank you for sharing that helpful trick! Coating the rubber with vaseline sounds like a great way to extend its lifespan. By the way, if you're looking for a reliable power backup solution for your outdoor adventures, I highly recommend checking out the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series. It offers massive capacity, fast recharging, and even waterproof technology. Definitely a game-changer for camping and RV enthusiasts!
..aweSOME as always jerry... you give him a challenge.. he's definitely impressive at presenting an amazing and functional solution.. Brava..once again sir... The water wheel will most definitely (hopefully provide the power y'all need) but will be such a quaint and unique ambience to the Loftis family off-grid oasis... thank you as always for sharing ☮️ &🌱's
That looks fabulous, intriguing, and very beautiful. Jerry did a marvelous job with his ingenuity and talents. Looking forward to the finished wheel and water flow with the generator. Very exciting to watch and thanks for sharing.
I am very impressed with the work that you have done! Hopefully we will be schedule a weekend getaway once you are open for business. It’s about a 12 hour drive to your house. Hopefully I will be able to get the information that I’ll need to make a reservation. Looking towards your next video.
Fantastic! I would put some mortar under the metal pieces that hold the water wheel bearings. Paint the metal quick! In future crab grass over back of dam to hold dirt. Put a little house over the generator!
Wow this is pretty much what I was hoping to make in the future! So amazed to see this project! can't wait to see how much electricity it will produce.
My brother, I am from the East and I have 25 years of experience in wheels that generate electricity from water. I want to tell you that there is a modification we have made to the design of the wheel that gives a power 2 times greater than expected. You will not believe what you will see and it costs less. Nice effort.
Introducing "The Jerry wheel" ! Awesome craftsmanship Jerry. What a blessing to have him as your carpenter.
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Take your like and get out
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Jerry is a true American Craftsman. We got to the moon with men like him.
Agreed
You didn't go to the moon, son. Don't get carried away. You was drunk, on PCP and Cartel Meth and you jumped out in traffic that night and got hit by a pickup truck and you lay there on your back looking up at the moon. C'mon now. You know what happened.🥖
@@jukeboxhero1649 Lmao You are probably right :)
@@jukeboxhero1649 what language are you attempting to write?
@@alabastardmasterson polish, it's for you. Because I want to be inclusive. No Pollack left behind, or right behind for that matter
Clever craftsmanship is so under-rated. Touche, Jerry.
Jerry is the truth!
Everyone needs a Jerry! The knowledge he has is amazing!
Great music and project!
Didn't realize Pandora had kicked on
It was on Dio channel.😂
That’s So Cool,Jerry is one heck of a guy,he’s Amazing !! Great Job Guys
I’ve just binge watched the water wheel & I’m absolutely hooked!!! Hurry with the next episode!!!🤓
@12:43 Able to get it turning with such a weak stream, very impressive and shows how well made it is, thanks for doing a small weak stream test, :D
Wow that is awesome. That Jerry is one great guy. Please tell him so too. 🤗. Love y’all
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You lucky, lucky, lucky bastard! Pretty wife, lovely kids, great friends and a fantastic property with an amazing spring for free electricity!
What more could any man ask for? I’m truly envious.
I just love watching your adventure unfold. Hi from Australia.
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Wow! Jerry knows so many things. You've found a master builder.
Really cool project thanks for bringing us along.
You might look into a Tesla home battery or something similar and have your wheel charging .
You might consider one gusset on the back side of your dam.
I'd also consider car hub bearings for your water wheel hub.
I'm mightily impressed! As with any project, there are always workarounds when you hit a snag.
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There is "Something" very special about water wheels. Rather like watching the flames of a fireplace ... hypnotizing. It seems to me that this is an "old time" resource that can be brought up to todays standards of power generation. FANTASTIC video folks. Well done by ALL involved. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.
Wow! A water wheel for the hydroelectric power made from an old wagon wheel? Awesome!
I just might get the same thing for my hydroelectric power for my off-grid house one day.
It's not just practical, it's also beautiful.
Wow, spared no expense.
This is so awesome! Watched with a smile on my face. It's so wonderful seeing people work together to make life better. God bless you all
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Nice fly wheel
Words can't describe guys
Man!!!!
Wow now that's cool.
Jerry is awesome, he's having a last doing all this stuff. great to see
Congratulations! My grandfather build a wood water wheel in 1950 for a mill here in Chapecó city, Brazil. 4m x 0,8m all wood. In 1990 i was a child and remember the water wheel in front of the site. Unfortunately my family don´t took care and rotted. Today we have photos only.
This has got to be a particularly gratifying project for all you. Really cool.
I love water wheels. Brazos Farm here in Waco has one that is used to grind wheat. I could sit and watch and listen forever
Me too! Love them, love this one so much. Inspiring
Wow!! Beautiful handiwork you guys. You must be very proud!
Thank you
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Wow! Cool! I just found this channel 4 yrs later. It juuust has the "puh dunk, puk dunk" sound. Did you know that's where "podunk towns" in rural America got their moniker? The water wheels often found in small towns/villages made a po dunk sound. Very cool. I am so jealous. I would love to have a water wheel. You could drive so many things with it. Saw mill, grain mill, water pump, and the list goes on.
Very cool 👍. Once again, Jerry is a genius 👍. Just one more thing... God bless y’all 🙏✌️
Such beautiful craftsmanship I could look at this for hours. As an ex welder albeit on motor vehicles this makes me happy. You should all be very proud of yourselves.
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So, this dude knows people who can do stuff
I'm need one Jerry. The man is the best.
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The amount of energy you could make with this when the trowel is running fully using a very high ratio gearbox. You can make tons of power with the right electronics and mechanics. All the hard work has been done by this genius of a man Jerry.
Jerry is a bad ass and im in love with Jerry 's brain and work ethic
Of course Jerry made the water wheel. Jerry can do anything.
He sure can
Good project and best in shooting the views this is how the experts do.
Looking at videos on dams and water wheels is what led me into homesteading. I plan to do this one day! :)
Cool
Awesome work and Jerry is very skill full. Stay safe and God bless
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Jerry is Genius!!!love him 💜💜💜💜
I am absolutely loving these off grid cabin videos!
Same
Watching this video I couldn’t help but think, the world needs more Jerry’s.
Jerry is a smart SOB
This has got to be a particularly gratifying project for all you. Really cool....
Thank you
Jerry is a true GOAT!!!! ( Greatest of all time )
That is a very nice water wheel nice job 😎👍👍🇺🇸
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Hi Channel Loftis. I really liked your water wheel and power generation projects. Very cool. I live in São Paulo in Brazil and here we have incredible hydraulic potential because we have several rivers. Although most of the power generation here in Brazil is from hydroelectric plants (approximately 85%). I also have a channel that I have several small-scale projects. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences. I'm sorry for my very bad English 😩😩. Hugs and much success in the projects.
we all need a Jerry in our lives lol wish he was here so we can build a cabin lol awesome wheel so excited to see it all come together going to be so nice :)
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Truly a thing of beauty. Well done.
That water wheel is amazing! Jerry is so talented! What a gift he has!
Thank you 😊
That is so Cool! Awesome Knowledge and ability to put it into practice! That Waterwheel will be a beautiful thing to watch - Sittin and Sippin by the pond! ;) The sound of that Waterwheel turning - reminds me of the sound of a steam train! It is a beautiful thing!
Thank you 😊
Wow beautiful people do beautiful things 🥰
Using wagon wheels is very cool
You should do a long recording of the water going in to the wheel. The "Fwap, Fwap, Fwap." So soothing and would be a great sleeping white noise.
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That was magic in motion,just pure magic.all the very very best from London U.K. You have me on the hook,now subbed thank you
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Great job Jerry! I Love to see common sense ingenuity! Sure wish I had a Jerry to help me with my projects!
More water wheels are needed in the world! A more "engineery" version of the sea shore if you can hear it from the lodge, love it. For making absolute power though, would a water turbine fed from the PVC pipe you have at the bottom of the dam, with the head pressure of the dam work "better"? There is a chap on here "Joe Malovich" who has a good DIY example. Also taking the water from the bottom avoids any freezing in the winter. Keep the water wheel though either as a second power generator or make it mechanical for a wood chopper for the wood burner or similar :D
Great idea thanks
Very nice stuff.
A very ancient and very effective technology.
Thats awesome craftsmanship, and an ingenious idea
this is very beautiful and amazing
Not sure how I ended up here, but it is so fascinating I had to subscribe. Living in Germany, surrounded by ancient water Mills, I would tend to call the pool behind the dam, "The Mill Pond".
Going to really enjoy this.
Alot more efficient ways to generate hydro but this is the coolest looking way.
I might try something else in the future
Great job Jerry! Genius craftsmanship.
Just need more people like you to make a difference in this world. Good job 😀
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That’s so awesome!! Love the water wheel and so clever. (smart) 🤩🤩 Great job guys!!💕
Thank you 😊
Genius work no doubt
A trick to remember is that the rubber of the belt will gradually dry out with the sun and heat. Mitigate this by coating it with some vaseline. Just get a chip brush and coat it. It works well with anything rubber, car door gaskets, fridge gaskets, etc. . Vaseline was born from the creation of gasoline as a byproduct of the process. It keeps the rubber suple and oiled up...
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Thank you for sharing that helpful trick! Coating the rubber with vaseline sounds like a great way to extend its lifespan. By the way, if you're looking for a reliable power backup solution for your outdoor adventures, I highly recommend checking out the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series. It offers massive capacity, fast recharging, and even waterproof technology. Definitely a game-changer for camping and RV enthusiasts!
Awesome work..
..aweSOME as always jerry... you give him a challenge.. he's definitely impressive at presenting an amazing and functional solution..
Brava..once again sir...
The water wheel will most definitely (hopefully provide the power y'all need) but will be such a quaint and unique ambience to the Loftis family off-grid oasis... thank you as always for sharing ☮️ &🌱's
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@@LoftisPartyofSix
..welcome...👍
Beautiful wheel. Very inspiring project 🙌🙌
A fantastic project, top class workmanship and a very entertaining video, what more could you want, congratulations...from Australia
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I've always wanted to do something like this. Thanks for all of the great ideas. Good luck with the installation.
That is a beautiful water wheel 😍
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Outstanding Water Wheel Sir!!!
What a amazing wheel. That will produce a lot of joy and light. Wish you all the best from Jan in Norway
Nice water wheel, impressive!
Really nice! Great job Jerry!
That looks fabulous, intriguing, and very beautiful. Jerry did a marvelous job with his ingenuity and talents. Looking forward to the finished wheel and water flow with the generator. Very exciting to watch and thanks for sharing.
Nice project !! Well done !!
What a awesome water wheel Amazing work I love it I can sit and watch it spin well done guys.
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The electric company must love you guys. Water wheel great idea. Your crew are the best.
Oh yeah! Jerry is awesome!
Looks like your fan club is all in agreement here!
Finally 😆😉
Can wait to see it up and making electricity for you. Good job all of you.
God bless
Bob
Really good stuff, can't wait to see the finalized video of everything working and the final walk around.
Thanks Kevin!!
That wheel is flying!!!! Great job!!
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OMG - that is so cool !!!!! ❤ Jerry
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Looking good
That wheel is amazing! Looks like it should be in silver dollar city.
Perpetual spinning wheel one touch imagine it in a vaccum.Great Jerry.
I am very impressed with the work that you have done! Hopefully we will be schedule a weekend getaway once you are open for business. It’s about a 12 hour drive to your house. Hopefully I will be able to get the information that I’ll need to make a reservation. Looking towards your next video.
It’s live on Airbnb now
Awesome job Jerry !
Fantastic!
I would put some mortar under the metal pieces that hold the water wheel bearings.
Paint the metal quick!
In future crab grass over back of dam to hold dirt.
Put a little house over the generator!
Amazing work guys
Dang!!! Jerry is a Genius!! What an amazing waterwheel!!! Great Job!!
Wow this is pretty much what I was hoping to make in the future! So amazed to see this project! can't wait to see how much electricity it will produce.
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Very cool!
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WOW BEAUTIFUL
Jerry is a genius, he needs his own tv show to show off all of his talents