Forum: Conservation
09-16-20, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
I find it interesting on youtube. People...
I find it interesting on youtube. People installing a few solar panels with a couple lead acid batteries and a small inverter to start with and intending to grow the system. Ultimately becoming...
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Forum: Conservation
09-08-20, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
Robaroni
Its my electric supplier...
Robaroni
Its my electric supplier (Hydro-one) and political. The supplier is claiming too many Micro-fit programs with cause an unsafe condition for the power lines. You and I both know that 10 Kw...
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Forum: Conservation
09-05-20, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 189
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Or
The Grid will not allow a connection. I...
Or
The Grid will not allow a connection. I had applied 3 times with descending solar outputs 10kw, 6kw, and 2kw
Sorry in-eligible!! due to power constraints. Micro fit or net meter. DENIED
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Forum: Conservation
07-23-20, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 189
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NiHoaMike
The purpose of using PWM was to...
NiHoaMike
The purpose of using PWM was to vary the speed of the pump to the heat load needing to be dissipated while prolonging the life of the little motor. As the thermistors temp was up and...
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Forum: Conservation
07-22-20, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
Anyone working to Off Grid
Its time to make a couple upgrades to the 20KW inverter. 2 items need some improvements:
The small pump motor thats being powered by PWM supervised by a thermistor in the liquid cooled heat sink...
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Forum: Conservation
02-23-20, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
mrmhf
That is awesome you are off the grid....
mrmhf
That is awesome you are off the grid. That's a huge accomplishment !!! Kudos.
I've temporarily installed a wind turbine to monitor the wind resource. I have to say I'm quite disappointed...
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Forum: Conservation
12-21-19, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
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Forum: Conservation
12-18-19, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
Anyone working to off grid
I had been interested in wind for a long time. I was very fortunate to have a close friend that had been in the business of manufacturing these for a short time. These 1-10kw turbines were used in...
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Forum: Conservation
12-16-19, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
working toward off-grid
Fellow EcoRenovators
Winter has begun here in southwestern Ontario. Days of overcast and wind. The 14 kws of solar only produce on the average 15 kwhs of stored energy. So not near enough for...
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Forum: Conservation
11-28-19, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
Here in Southwestern Ontario Canada the energy...
Here in Southwestern Ontario Canada the energy company just announced costs increases. I understand that through regulatory bodies the prices are reviewed twice a year. This year a sizeable increase...
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Forum: Conservation
09-10-19, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
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Forum: Conservation
09-02-19, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
September is upon us. Here in southwestern...
September is upon us. Here in southwestern Ontario Canada fall is approaching fast. The additional panels were of great improvement especially for after 5:00 pm
This summer the mighty Geothermal...
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Forum: Conservation
08-04-19, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
Any one working toward Off Grid
Fellow Eco-renovators
This huge project is nearing completion. The addition of another 3.5 kws of solar panels is complete.
During this summer we have been off the grid for 95% of the time. The...
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Forum: Conservation
06-04-19, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
Anyone working toward off grid
Spring maybe in full swing here in Southwestern Ontario. Our home spends most time off grid. A lot of days have been quite overcast but we manage to collect enough power. A few more panels will be...
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Forum: Conservation
04-28-19, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
Stevehull
The aging process can be sometime...
Stevehull
The aging process can be sometime a little rough. I too find a big push is necessary to get somethings accomplished. But keep up the good fight.
The system is performing very well....
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Forum: Conservation
03-27-19, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
Ah yes!!!
I believe the off grid season is...
Ah yes!!!
I believe the off grid season is here. Currently the second day off grid. The day-length is longer and the demand for the heat-pump is lower with more warmer temps. More sunshine less...
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Forum: Conservation
02-16-19, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
Some items have been stroked off the list. The...
Some items have been stroked off the list. The inverter is now also a charge controller so the high voltage Chinese control is available for sale. I purchased another small coolant pump, very quiet....
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Forum: Conservation
01-24-19, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
How about an update.
The inverter has been...
How about an update.
The inverter has been operating very well however with all the draw necessary for the winter season and the lack of sun my batteries are not up to the task. I get to about...
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Forum: Conservation
11-11-18, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
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Forum: Conservation
11-10-18, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
Nearly Off Grid
Fellow Eco-renovators
It is November and cold wind, overcast with much rain is the environment we find ourselves. Well OK as I peer outside snow blowing around in the wind.
The DIY inverter...
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Forum: Conservation
10-29-18, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
Oilpan
Some of the commercial inverters can...
Oilpan
Some of the commercial inverters can be linked adding up to a decent system. However drawing huge current on 48 VDC. Not to mention the costs of the units and heavy conductors. The wire to...
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Forum: Conservation
10-28-18, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
A little update:
The liquid cooling is...
A little update:
The liquid cooling is fantastic plus very quiet!!. Drawing a little over 50 amps so 11 kWs and the heatsink is at a little over ambient garage temp. 18 Deg C My wife has the...
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Forum: Conservation
10-27-18, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
working toward off grid
Here we are, the end of October. I've had the inverter pulled apart to manufacture a liquid cooled heat-sink.
No matter the number of fans with the finned aluminum heat-sink the result was still...
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Forum: Conservation
08-24-18, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
Eco Renovators
I'm doing a market study. As...
Eco Renovators
I'm doing a market study. As there are no high voltage inverters on the market and we seem to have a working proto-type would anyone be interested in a DIY kit??
The kit would...
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Forum: Conservation
08-06-18, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 167,353
Fellow eco renovators
I’m on a family...
Fellow eco renovators
I’m on a family holiday in Europe, lots of rooftop solar hot water heating here
I’m casually looking for a larger battery pack. About 10:00 am the volt pack is full and...
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