Just getting started

[Mike Vann]

Im not sure if Im posting this in the right area. After studying for quite some time I am ready to move forward with this. I have about 4 acres to work with and recently bought a big greenhouse for cheap. I also have a 30x50 pole barn that doesnt get much use so it may get some fish tanks or something eventually. We also have a creek that runs thru our property which may get damned up into a pond. Havent made a decision on the tanks or grow beds yet but Im just like everyone else, the cheaper the better! Build or buy? I will try to post pics soon of the property and plan on documenting this journey. All input is welcome.

[Homefire]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Mike,

Congratulations, I know you'll find it rewarding. 

I'm in Bloomington. You may see my hobby sized system by clicking on my icon.  And i know of another guy in Bloomington planning a system.

AP Com. member, John R., who built my control and web monitoring system lives in W. Lafayette. 

David Jones is planning one in Columbus.

 

Keep us posted,

 

Hf

[Rebecca B]

After building a dam, would there be enough of a fall for the water to run a hydro-electric generator?  Or does the stream perhaps have enough flow by itself?

[Wayne]

Turn back now! This is your final warning! TOO LATE!

 

Welcome and good luck.

[Harold Sukhbir]

Hi Mike,

Nice of you to join us and welcome! Suggest you design a system from the picture you have(in your mind), share it here to get some additional ideas from everyone, get prices tabled and compare it to your budget. I think you're lucky to have all that space and other resources to work with and look forward to see it as you go along. 

[Mike Vann]

Im pretty sure it would. It feeds the elk farm across the road.

Rebecca B said:

After building a dam, would there be enough of a fall for the water to run a hydro-electric generator?  Or does the stream perhaps have enough flow by itself?

[Mike Vann]

Yes its way too late!

Wayne said:

Turn back now! This is your final warning! TOO LATE!

 

Welcome and good luck.

[Mike Vann]

Here is the temporary link where I will post the pics and videos.

http://elkhorn.homestead.com/~site/Scripts_UnderConstruction/UnderC...

[Harold Sukhbir]

Hi Mike,

Can you tell what plant/root you're holding in the picture?

Mike Vann said:

Here is the temporary link where I will post the pics and videos.

http://elkhorn.homestead.com/~site/Scripts_UnderConstruction/UnderC...

[Mike Vann]

That is a few morel mushrooms momma found in the back yard. about 30 total. They are delicious!

Harold Sukhbir said:

Hi Mike,

Can you tell what plant/root you're holding in the picture?

Mike Vann said:

Here is the temporary link where I will post the pics and videos.

http://elkhorn.homestead.com/~site/Scripts_UnderConstruction/UnderC...