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We are always looking for new uses for used 5 gallon pails. From making water filters, to micro hydro units, a used bucket is a versatile thing, and by using a used bucket, you are reducing waste, and the energy needed to make a new bucket. We discuss the many ways to reuse buckets at [...]
Power outages are bad for those with medicines that need refrigeration. An extended outage for folks with Type 1 diabetes and other conditions requires a good generator, a long term fuel source, or other option. Here is one we recommend. A Stirling powered cooler (4 amps @ 12v) can run well off 300 watts of [...]
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The folks at Englert have a novel system that integrates a solar thermal system with their standing seam metal roofs (up to 35 year warranty), and offers a PV option. Produce your solar heated water for heating (hydronic) and domestic hot water, produce grid tied power, and harvest rain water for toilet, laundry and irrigation. [...]
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Our Outback MX-60 came in today, just in time for the installation of the six Sanyo 195 watt solar panels being installed tomorrow. We already have a MX-60 on the five Mitsubishi 110 watt panel array. Friday our new, updated Mate controller will arrive. This allows us to monitor and control our two MX-60 charge [...]