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02-15-14, 07:29 PM | #23 |
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That sounds like a perfect candidate for going off grid with a natural gas generator. It only needs to get better than 17.3% efficiency to net a savings on electricity alone. A leaned out small car engine coupled to an industrial electric motor can easily do that. The heat produced is a nice bonus as long as you can find ways to use it.
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02-15-14, 07:51 PM | #24 |
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I dont think around here has anything like a heat pump water heater . Its all propain or electric. I never had even heard of a heat pump water heater till i got on here . Nor a mini split.
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I dont see it risein though for another 50 yrs or so.. Plenty of drillin fixin to go on in lousiana and texas. I know. Hit oil at 70 ft in texas . Never had it happen before . First time for everything though . |
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02-15-14, 08:57 PM | #27 | |
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I think we have passed the point of no return, in terms of climate change, no matter what we do. Storms you have not seen in parts of the USA and the storms in the UK and a small example. I very much doubt we have 50 years to play with. Won't stop me from doing my energy reduction work though...what else can I do? |
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02-22-14, 07:27 PM | #28 |
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Found quite a few over seas . Cant find any new models over here.
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02-23-14, 07:44 AM | #29 |
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Yea, there are lots overseas. Europe has a lot more energy efficient products than we have. There are a lot of reasons but suffice to say, we are our own worst enemy with import regulations and the evil UL, CSA, and all those standards producing groups. But that is another story.
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02-23-14, 10:17 AM | #30 |
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In America, they are called ventless or condenser clothes dryers. A quick search on Amazon yielded six:
Amazon.com: Ventless - Dryers / Washers & Dryers: Appliances Homedepot has 7, none are store stock: at The Home Depot |
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