The purpose of this experiment was to test the efficiency and effectiveness of a hydroelectric generator powered by a downspout. We tested the generator for volts and amps, the two most direct and relevant units for measuring electricity. Both units are converted into Watts, the standard measurement for most electronic devices, to further our goal of comparison between the gutter generator and other alternate energy sources.

 

We also manipulated our data into Watt hours based on months with varying amounts of rain. Like Watt-hours for solar panels, watt hours for the gutter generator helps to give us insight on how efficient the gutter generator will perform in different amounts of precipitation, similar to how solar panels will perform in different amounts of sun.

 

Overall the experiment we designed tested what it was supposed to test: the efficiency and effectiveness of a gutter generator, using units of measurement common when dealing with electricity and power flow. We have provided a very clear picture of how much power the gutter generator will generate, and therefore, the gutter generator’s effectiveness as a means of  power supply.