Take
a brief virtual tour by scrolling down this page.
To see the real thing when you are in the Toronto area use the map at the
Kortright Centre Web site to find
your way. There are also great nature trails, events, a gift shop, picnic
areas and much more. Also, if you want to see about about how some of the
Living Machine was built check out the tour
provided by theThe Toronto Region Conservation Authority. |
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| Waste
Water processing with a Living Machine. This incredible structure is solar
powered with both photovoltaics and solar water heaters. |
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| Inside
a constructed wetland processes all sewage and waste water for the Kortright
Centre. The first stage is a collection tank. |
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| Through
a variety of different ponds the water is purified by plants and water creatures. |
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end of the process the water is clean enough for a fresh water aquarium
with a very happy looking gold fish! |
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| Power
is supplied back to the grid which makes the meter run backwards. This is
made safe with a heavy duty inverter which provides a fail-safe mechanism
if the grid power fails. |
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| Solar
hot water is provided by this panels for a demonstration cottage. |
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| Solar panels or photo voltaic can be incorporated
into the building structure or mounted separately. More and more they are
being integrated with the building design. |
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| New photo
voltaic solar power roof shingles provide a highly integrated method of
generating power from your roof. |
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| Grid connected
solar power systems allow the solar power to provide energy during the day,
with extra sent to the grid. At night the grid can provide power back to
the Centre. |
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| Finally,
where the environment provides for a regular strong wind, some system allow
for wind and other alternative power sources to be integrated. |
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