small waterwheel
WK 1010
Regular price $16.00 Sale price $13.85 Save 13%Small water wheel, also known as the 'backpack water wheel', great to take along for a day's hike. It can find a place in a brook, between two makeshift branch-forks or on suitable stones as bearings. The waterwheel may also be positioned horizontally (with a vertical axis) and water may then fall onto the blades from above as a jet or in a spray to power the waterwheel.
Standalone fun, or connect it up to the hammermill to get some work done! (Hammermill sold separately).
Price is for one waterwheel per kit. Assembly required (which is part of the fun and learning).
Recommended for 5 yrs+.
22 cm diameter when assembled. Weight is 75 grams.
Made in Germany.
turbine kit
WK 1030
Regular price $45.00The DIY construction turbine kit can be used to transfer energy to other needs: such as reeling in the trout paddle boat (sold separately). A beautiful and involved way in which to learn about the turbines, in general, and the forces which provide power for so many processes in nature, and the basic driving force behind hydro power stations that support our human energy needs and activity.
Assembly for 9 years +.
Instructions in English, French, and German.
Made in Germany.
river wheel kit
WK 1060
Regular price $95.00The river wheel is the largest of the DIY assembly kits in the water play series that we offer. It is shown here in one photo powering the hammer mill (sold separately), and in another photo, it is working to pull in the trout paddle boat (also, sold separately). A beautiful and involved way in which to learn about the forces which provide power for so many processes in nature, and the basic driving force behind hydro power stations that support our human energy needs and activity.
Assembly for 10 yrs+.
Instructions in English, French, and German.
Made in Germany.
water see-saw
WK 1070
Regular price $52.00Water runs into the small trough until it is so heavy that it gets overweight and tilts. In this case, with the tray emptied, the bell rings and the rocker teeters back. It bobs and bobs and sways, and it may even work with sand, gravel, or balls, as well as water.
Recommended for 3 yrs and up for play; 9 yrs and up for assembly.
Overall length is ~52 cm (13.5 inches). Base is ~19 cm (7.5 inches) wide.
Made in Germany.