Kancoona house

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-The mini-hydro system in a nearby creek combined with solar panels generates the entire electricity supply. Local stone was used the build the house. The house cost around $30,000 to build, $10,000 to fit out and $15,000 for the energy-saving system.+== Micro hydro system ==
 +The micro hydro system in a nearby creek combined with solar panels generates the entire electricity supply. The micro hydro system is fed by 250m of 100ml sewer pipe from a small weir which drops 10.5m to the turbine. Two 16ml jets concentrate water onto a "Platypus Power" peleton wheel, producing 2.2kwH of electricity at 110V.
-Poultry is guarded by three Maremma Italian mountain dogs. Ferrets are used for rabbit control. +== Construction ==
 +Local stone was used the build the house. The house cost around $30,000 to build, $10,000 to fit out and $15,000 for the energy-saving system.
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 +== Domestic animals ==
 +Poultry and Guinea flow are guarded by three Maremma Italian mountain dogs. Ferrets are used for rabbit control.
== Credits == == Credits ==

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The Kancoona house is a stone dwelling in Victoria's north east that has a standalone energy system using solar, micro hydro and LPG gas backup systems.

Owners Brendan O'Leary and Catherine Upcher
Location Kancoona South
Country Australia
Type New dwelling, owner built
House size Medium - 22 squares


Summary of house features

  • Passive solar design
  • Micro hydro power generation
  • Solar panels and batteries
  • Solar hot water
  • Rainwater tanks
  • Low power appliances, no airconditioner
  • Wood fired combustion stove with hot water jacket
  • LPG stove and fridge backup
  • Septic tank
  • Permaculture and native gardens
  • Internal rammed earth walls


Contents

Micro hydro system

The micro hydro system in a nearby creek combined with solar panels generates the entire electricity supply. The micro hydro system is fed by 250m of 100ml sewer pipe from a small weir which drops 10.5m to the turbine. Two 16ml jets concentrate water onto a "Platypus Power" peleton wheel, producing 2.2kwH of electricity at 110V.

Construction

Local stone was used the build the house. The house cost around $30,000 to build, $10,000 to fit out and $15,000 for the energy-saving system.

Domestic animals

Poultry and Guinea flow are guarded by three Maremma Italian mountain dogs. Ferrets are used for rabbit control.

Credits

  • Ownwer designers and builders: Brendan O'Leary and Catherine Upcher

Gallery

Batteries
Ferrets
Hydro dam
Micro hydro outlet
Micro hydro shed
Micro hydro turbine
Maremma
Olive grove
Roof
Sheds
Shed sod roof
Shed sod roof

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