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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 16,1984 Section Two Vanstone's Mill Helping Hydro with Power Supply You probably think that the town has only one electrical generating station and that it's under construction construction in former Darlington Township. Township. But, in fact, a tiny Bowmanville powerplant has been churning out kilowatts for over a week now. It's located at the Vanstone Mill, where water power has been grinding grain for well over 100 years. When Ralph Pypker bought the Vanstone Flour and Feed Mill in 1982, he shut down the old water-powered system system but went to work on the building building of a new one. Today, with a new 36-inch pipe, plus a turbine, gearbox, and electrical electrical generator, the Vanstone Mill is operating under its own power. Ralph Pypker, owner of the mill, explains that the micro hydro electric electric site produces enough energy to operate not only machinery in the mill but also his adjoining home. Surplus power flows into Bow- manville's electrical grid and is purchased by the Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission, which pays a rate equal to the one charged by Ontario Ontario Hydro. "I hope it will pay for itself in about 10 years," said Mr. Pypker, who adds that the generator and turbine at his mill produce 47 kilowatts of electrical energy -- enough for eight or nine houses. He explained that all machines in the mill have been converted to electrical motors and he plans to convert his home to electrical heating heating now that his private source of electricity is available. There are a number of advantages advantages to generating electricity at the Vanstone Mill. For one thing, Water power is still being used to operate the historic Vanstone Mill in Bowmanville. Ralph Pypker, owner of the mill, has recently restored its water-powered turbine so that it is used to produce enough electricity to operate both the mill and the Pypkers' adjacent residence. Any surplus power is sold to the hydro commission. Mr. Pypker is shown here with the electrical generator which produces the power. In the foreground is the gearbox which is connected to the turbine in the lowest level of the mill. The replacement of the original turbine with new equipment took approximately approximately two years. The mill has been producing electrical power for more than a week. MERVYN B. KELLY Law Office General Practice The Federal Building (Post Office) 2nd Floor - Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A0 Telephone 623-4444 /IfutouftcemenJ Dr. Karl Vermeulen (Dentist) wishes to announce his association in dentistry with Dr. Peter E. Willson; Dr. Grant Willson; and Dr. David Legge at 172 King St. East -- Oshawa Evening appointments available. (416) 728-5171 &u4f Retail? BUY DIRECT AND SAVE INGROUND POOL INSTALLED FROM ABOVEGROUND POOLS FROM „ s 3499. 00 s 649. 00 INGROUNDAND ABOVE GROUND KITS TELEPHONE 623-6555 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. 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INSURANCE BROKERS SINCE 1922 181 Church Street Bowmanville, Ontario CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PROCLAMATION "PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" May 20th to May 26th, 1984 Whereas the health, safety and comfort of the community is greatly dependent on the facilities and services provided by the Public Works Department; and, Whereas the support of the community is vital in the continuing efficient operation of the Public Works' services, such as street maintenance, refuse collection, water and sewer systems, road construction and snow removal; and, Whereas the quality and effectiveness of these facilities is dependent on the continued efforts and skills of Public Works Department Staff; Now, therefore, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle does hereby proclaim May 20th to May 26th, 1984, "PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" in the Town of Newcastle, to recognize the efforts of the Public Works Departmenlin providing for health, safety and comfort in the community. Interested citizens who would like to discuss any aspect of .the Town of Newcastle's Works Department activities or facilities are invited to contact the Administration Offices in Hampton at 263-2231. Citizens who would like more information pertaining to services provided by the Region of Durham such as domestic water supply, sanitary sewage or Regional Roads may have their questions answered by calling the Regional Works Department in Whitby at 668-7721. Garnet B. Rickard, Mayor Tiro Corporation ol tho Town ol Newcastle, 40TomperancoStrool, May 10,1984. May 23, 1904. Bowmanvillo, Ontario the mill will avoid paying utility bills and it will not have to face higher energy costs as hydro rates are raised from year to year. The sale of power to the hydro commission also helps defray expenses expenses and this means that Ralph Pypker is the only Bowmanville resident resident with a meter which measures measures any electricity he may buy from the utility and a second meter to measure the amount he sells. "We have two meters, one that regulates what goes in from hydro and the other regulating what goes out," he explains. He adds that another benefit to the project is the joy of seeing the system work. "I also feel it's a challenge challenge to get the machinery going again and get it on water power again." Mr. Pypker explains that the plant was built by himself and his brother, Grant, who is a machinist. They worked on it during the past two winters. The heart of the system is a 24- inch turbine designed and built by Galt Energy Systems, of Cambridge, Ontario. It is the force of water falling falling a height of 24 feet and hitting the turbine blades which produces the power. A three-foot tube leads from the mill pond to the mill, where it narrows into a two-foot pipe leading to the turbine. The size of the operation is carefully carefully engineered according to factors factors such as the distance the water falls and the size of the creek. Unless Unless the flow is severely curtailed by a hot summer, the generating plant can operate year-round. The turbine turns at a speed of 500 revolutions per minute. This power is stepped up to 1200 rpm by means of a gearbox which powers a one-ton motor that acts as a generator. Generally speaking, the system is much the same as as hydro electric stations operating at Niagara or in northern Ontario. The only difference difference is the size. Nevertheless, Mr. Pypker estimates that the total weight of the turbine, motor and gearbox is four tons. While the generating unit at Vanstone Vanstone Mill is unique in the immediate immediate area, other small hydro generators are working at sites throughout Ontario. "There is a lot of hydro power available available in Ontario," said Mr. Pypker. He noted that some small sites which had been abandoned due to costs are being upgraded. Mills and conservation dams are ideal sites for micro generating plants. Flora and Fergus are just two towns which have such installations. installations. Ralph Pypker noted that 40 grant applications were received by the energy ministry last year when funds were made available to develop small generators. Although the Vanstone Mill did not receive a grant, Mr. Pyper decided decided to proceed with his plans regardless regardless of government funding. The result is a generating station which can churn out power 24 hours per day on a year-round basis for as long as the Bowmanville Creek continues to flow to Lake Ontario. Because the mill has a working turbine and because deep water must be maintained at each side of the mill, Mr. Pypker cautions that he is unable to allow fishermen or hikers access to the pond. Traffic from pedestrians may contribute towards the erosion of the pond or cause damage to equipment. Mr. Pypker added, however, that anyone interested in seeing the generating plant is welcome to drop by the mill for a tour. This three-foot tube leads from Vanstone mill pond to the turbine inside the mill and it provides a continuous source of power used in the production of electricity. The mill, which has an output of 47 kilowatt hours, is classified as a micro hydroelectric station. 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