This is part 4 of my series on generating power from rain gutters. We're not just squirting water on a propeller, I show how to calculate the power available and harness an increasing percentage of it. In this video I actually store the power in a smartphone, something people argued could not be done!

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Also looks like I missed a great opportunity to make the gutter valve MUCH simpler. Thanks to the comments I now know what a "bell siphon" is. Practical engineering has a fantastic video on it. A great example of when a plenty capable person (me) hasn't seen a far better way of doing something (bell siphon) and an opportunity for another great video!

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Links to stuff in the video:: (If I did this right these should be working Amazon affiliate links to purchase items for this project. Using these links supports the channel without costing you any more than it would already.)

USB chargeable flashlight
https://amzn.to/3o8VoHm

Solar chargeable power bank
https://amzn.to/3o4UZ8K

Buck converter (the one I used is no longer available, linking another, if that dies, just search for "constant current buck converter 5A" as there are plenty available)
https://www.amazon.com/JacobsParts-Vo...
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Music:
- Ready Set Go by Magic In the Other from YouTube Audio Library https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/...
- Music promoted by MUSIC FOR YOUTUBE    • Video