Forum: Renovations & New Construction
06-03-13, 03:44 PM
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Forum: EcoRenovator Blog Discussion
02-04-13, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,463
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Forum: Solar Heating
11-08-12, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 21,781
I did this years ago using one of those...
I did this years ago using one of those automotive canister heaters designed to heat the cars engine. The units work from 120 volts and are designed to thermosiphon. I had made a soaking tub and...
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Forum: Solar Heating
08-29-12, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,566
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
06-12-12, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,567
I've done these for dedicated lab operations...
I've done these for dedicated lab operations several times. For basically, standard operation, I use a Dayton Controls 2E206 temperature controller, you can buy them from Graingers and other places....
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Forum: Wind Power
01-20-12, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,230
I based my comment on both of the volt meters...
I based my comment on both of the volt meters reading nearly the same. That's why I suggested loading the alternator. My 24 volt PV charged bank reads 28 volts because that's where the charge...
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Forum: Wind Power
01-20-12, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,230
Charging current is a function of load. If his...
Charging current is a function of load. If his battery bank is fully charged, the resistance will be high, the current draw low. His volt meter does drop to the battery voltage. I'd probably slap...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
01-12-12, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 15,909
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-14-11, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 159
Views: 299,388
Way back in the 70s I made a bike stand with a...
Way back in the 70s I made a bike stand with a friction coupled generator that you could just set the bike in, climb on and peddle. I picked up a couple of identical used front forks at the bike...
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Forum: The Billiards Room
11-04-11, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 32,393
The primary problem with the thorium reactor is...
The primary problem with the thorium reactor is public fear. A fear which has already been heavily exploited. The US has been burying thorium ore since the 40s, there is an abundance of it on this...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-04-11, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 23,815
The solar chimney was primarily considered for...
The solar chimney was primarily considered for the unit next to the house without the use of the cool tubes. Simple placing the condenser away from the house is also a consideration. The primary...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-04-11, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 23,815
I have a couple of thought projects I've given...
I have a couple of thought projects I've given much consideration to, but not much physical labor. The chances of putting 6' deep trenches for cool tubes in mostly sand stone is highly unlikely. The...
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Forum: The Billiards Room
10-14-11, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,621
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
10-04-11, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,951
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
10-03-11, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,951
I've used some of those where the two pipes are...
I've used some of those where the two pipes are simply bonded together and wrapped in insulation like the one you show. I have one that looks just like yours except the entire coil is encased in a...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
08-03-11, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 84,837
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
07-25-11, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 18,132
I'm not sure why you'd want to slow the...
I'm not sure why you'd want to slow the compressor in your AC unit down. The sealed units are designed to achieve pressures at a certain RPM, with the motors efficiency similarly designed around...
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
07-25-11, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,061
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
07-12-11, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,061
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
07-11-11, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,061
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Forum: Solar Heating
06-03-11, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,491
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Forum: Solar Heating
05-26-11, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,491
Thoughts on Solar Cooling
This is not exactly solar heating, but looked like a good place to discuss this. Background; I've been playing with solar hot water heating systems for many years. My house is retrofit solar...
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Forum: Tools
05-24-11, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 91,293
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Forum: Tools
05-24-11, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 91,293
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Forum: Solar Heating
05-23-11, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 29,230
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