Forum: Conservation
12-02-10, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 165
Views: 335,380
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-21-09, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,529
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-21-09, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,529
It is simple, all you do is put an external...
It is simple, all you do is put an external thermostat on it with a temp probe that goes into the freezer. Apparently they only run several minutes per hour and are much quieter than a reg. fridge. ...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-20-09, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,529
I always thought about doing this. Haven't...
I always thought about doing this. Haven't though because we dont have a fridge.
Thats why chest freezers are so efficient, no air falls out when you open the door. Have you guys seen the kits...
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Forum: Conservation
01-19-09, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 165
Views: 335,380
We have only wood heat here. In the winter we...
We have only wood heat here. In the winter we close off most of the house and move into the large living room. Our bed is actually in between the living room and the kitchen/dining room so it is...
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Forum: Solar Power
01-19-09, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 132
Views: 87,686
Yes, people don't really think about how much...
Yes, people don't really think about how much energy is used to move a car down the road. You'd have to be a rich man to do it with solar power. Lights, stereo, and computer use very little by...
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Forum: Introductions
01-19-09, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,908
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Forum: Introductions
01-19-09, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,908
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Forum: Introductions
01-19-09, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,908
First, heavy duty beams and rafters, and flat...
First, heavy duty beams and rafters, and flat boards above that. There is a thin layer of metal and then a plastic/rubber membrane (heavy duty like a pond membrane). Above the membrane there is 4...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-17-09, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 159
Views: 277,992
Hmm. A larger motor...I've seen a few trucks...
Hmm. A larger motor...I've seen a few trucks sitting around that may like to be donors for this sort of project. Maybe a chevy truck blower? Or would you recommend a different type of motor...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-17-09, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 159
Views: 277,992
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Forum: Introductions
01-17-09, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,908
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Forum: Introductions
01-17-09, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,908
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Forum: Solar Power
01-17-09, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 132
Views: 87,686
Some of the panels I have in my setup are from...
Some of the panels I have in my setup are from the early 80s and they still generate about 90 of their rated output. I have my panels mounted on a pole so I turn them around several times a day to...
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Forum: Introductions
01-17-09, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,908
Hi from central NY
Hi
I live near ithaca NY in an off the grid earth bermed house. It is off the grid solar which forces energy efficiency on us. We have about 375 watts of generating capacity (full sun) from our...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-17-09, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 159
Views: 277,992
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-16-09, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 159
Views: 277,992
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-16-09, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 159
Views: 277,992
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-15-09, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 159
Views: 277,992
Great idea, metrompg. We need one of these...
Great idea, metrompg. We need one of these because we are off the grid, and have to use a generator from time to time this time of year. I would love to make one that is belt driven. I had a light...
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