Forum: Solar Power
12-01-19, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 181
Robaroni
Nice looking system and the price...
Robaroni
Nice looking system and the price also excellent. 10 kWh for $900.00 unheard-of !! To have an autonomous system is very nice in-deed. 2 days reserve power amazing !!
Could you give a...
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Forum: Conservation
11-28-19, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 164
Views: 22,472
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
11-23-19, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 6,796
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Forum: Conservation
11-18-19, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 6,796
The unveiling of the Tesla pick-up will be on...
The unveiling of the Tesla pick-up will be on Wednesday.
And yes Ford during that same week are unveiling a Mustang inspired SUV. at the LA Auto show. And these concepts are never put into...
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Forum: Conservation
09-21-19, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 6,796
Rivian has sold 100k delivery vans to Amazon. ...
Rivian has sold 100k delivery vans to Amazon. Where are the big three???? And Tesla has the Shanghai plant finished with cars to be in production end of the year. GM,Ford,Chrysler the walking dead...
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Forum: Conservation
09-10-19, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 164
Views: 22,472
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Forum: Conservation
09-02-19, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 164
Views: 22,472
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
08-16-19, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 6,796
My S-10 EV has 2 Chevy Volt packs so around 34...
My S-10 EV has 2 Chevy Volt packs so around 34 kWh and I'm currently getting 100 miles or 160 kms per charge at highway speeds. Its extremely quick and handles like a go-cart with the low centre of...
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Forum: Conservation
08-08-19, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 6,796
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Forum: Conservation
08-04-19, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 164
Views: 22,472
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, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 164
Views: 22,472
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, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 164
Views: 22,472
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, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 164
Views: 22,472
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
03-19-19, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 6,796
Automakers spending billions
Its been 1 year and 3 months since pinball looking tabled this thread. My take on this is, don't hold your breath the traditional manufactures.
Wallstreet is still quite hard on Tesla and I'm at a...
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Forum: Solar Heating
02-26-19, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,904
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Forum: Conservation
02-16-19, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 164
Views: 22,472
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, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 164
Views: 22,472
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: Solar Heating
01-21-19, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 608
You’ve got it. Back of the napkin has it at 24...
You’ve got it. Back of the napkin has it at 24 hrs for 750 gallons but now your at 480 gallons. So heating your house for 16 hrs and hopefully next morning with sun to heat it all again. Pretty neet...
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Forum: Solar Heating
01-21-19, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 608
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-21-19, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 146
Views: 38,347
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-18-19, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,137
Pavel
I'm impressed. That is a beautiful...
Pavel
I'm impressed. That is a beautiful job.!!! You have went the extra mile with controls. Soft start will be well worth the effort for a machine that size. We can compare notes with my 5 ton...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-17-19, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 9,591
Pinballlooking
Do you have any performance...
Pinballlooking
Do you have any performance and operational cost numbers
Everyone loves the return of investment numbers. But strangely less the level of comfort performance
Randen
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-10-19, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 146
Views: 38,347
Fellow eco-renovators.
Thought I would...
Fellow eco-renovators.
Thought I would issue a milestone. The DIY shop heatpump has now been operating since October 29 2014 without any problems what so ever!!! That’s 5 yrs trouble free. In...
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Forum: Conservation
01-05-19, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 865
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
12-27-18, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 9,591
Yes quiet and you have a fan. But they turn so...
Yes quiet and you have a fan. But they turn so slow
Mine is a water to water so you really need to walk into the mechanical room to know if it’s on. It draws something like 1200 to 1400 Watts. Less...
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