Forum: Solar Power
02-14-18, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 13,630
Rooster,
Thanks for the post/help. That's...
Rooster,
Thanks for the post/help. That's great direction on stuff I need to do anyway before buying. But that still leaves me with question of, how much solar potential does my house roof have?...
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Forum: Solar Power
02-13-18, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 13,630
So, 3 quotes in. 12.5kw, 14.75kw system and...
So, 3 quotes in. 12.5kw, 14.75kw system and today, a 22kw system!! Geez. Such a difference. 22kw system said it was "based off solar charts for your area".
I'm still inclined to buy a cheapo...
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Forum: Introductions
02-09-18, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,917
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-30-18, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 87,246
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-29-18, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 87,246
For me? I bought 1000 gallons of propane this...
For me? I bought 1000 gallons of propane this past summer for 1.10/gal. I've bought it for less than that. I just bought 600 gallons in the dead of winter for 1.60/gal.
I'd LOVE to have NG!! ...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-27-18, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 87,246
I did mine with Propane. NG doesn't have the...
I did mine with Propane. NG doesn't have the market volatility that LP does. Mine can be anywhere between 22* to 41*. This year based on market conditions of electric vs LP, I'm at 40*. Also...
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Forum: Solar Power
01-27-18, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 13,630
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Forum: Solar Power
01-27-18, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 13,630
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Forum: Solar Power
01-26-18, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 13,630
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Forum: Solar Power
01-21-18, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 13,630
Wow that's great. As a final retirement home,...
Wow that's great. As a final retirement home, I'm ok with a slab. But for now I favor a walk-out basement. No back-fill on 2 sides. No moisture. However, it does get chilled. No doubt. I like...
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Forum: Solar Power
01-21-18, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 13,630
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Forum: Solar Power
01-20-18, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 13,630
Well, I made ONE decision. My backup,...
Well, I made ONE decision. My backup, "take-the-edge-off" heat will be a Keystoker KA6 coal boiler. I'll have a radiator in the shop, 1st floor HVAC return and 2nd floor HVAC return. Domestic hot...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-18-18, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,388
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Forum: Solar Power
01-18-18, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 13,630
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-18-18, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,388
Quick question on Geothermal..perhaps.
Got a long-winded thread in Solar explaining my situation. If you have 10 minutes..
But, for now, if anyone wants to point me in the right direction concerning:
I have 3 year old 5 ton and 3...
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Forum: Solar Power
01-18-18, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 13,630
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Forum: Solar Power
01-18-18, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 13,630
Don's Solar/Geo Ramblings
Hi all. I'm stuck between a rock and a bright place. Geo vs Solar. Thanks for all of your posts I've been digging through trying to learn about pros/cons of solar. I still have MUCH to learn and...
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Forum: Solar Power
01-17-18, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 745
Views: 502,305
Great thread...not going to lie, didn't read it...
Great thread...not going to lie, didn't read it all but I will. This is exactly the size of system I think I need, but roof mounted. Of course, I just started researching and need to learn a bunch...
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Forum: Introductions
01-17-18, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,917
I'm Don and it's been 3 weeks since I've had...
..a home project!! Yeah, ok, I need help. Seriously. I bounce from one activity to another about every 3-5 years. Well, I'm running out of years and after finishing a 5 year house renovation I'd...
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