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Solar Hot Water System

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 10:28 in Solar | viewed 481 times | 0 Comments

I heat water in the summer using a solar batch collector that a friend built. Its an old hot water heater tank painted black and enclosed in a plywood box with rigid insulation in back of the tank and a... (Continue reading)

Solar Panel Optimization

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 10:27 in Solar | viewed 540 times | 0 Comments

Hate the high price of solar panels? Not getting enough juice out of your array because of cloudy days? Stop! Before you buy another panel, make sure you are getting the maximum that you can get from the panels you... (Continue reading)

Solar Water Heater

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 10:27 in Solar | viewed 697 times | 0 Comments

The evolution of my solar water heating system I have created a rather unique thermosyphon solar hot water system, in at least three ways: I use both a batch collector and an insulated holding tank. Typically, one sets up either... (Continue reading)

Solar Charger

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 10:26 in Solar | viewed 491 times | 0 Comments

Here’s where radio shack may come in handy. I’ve got the Eveready multi-charger that charges batteries of the sizes you specify. They only use about 300 watts. Of course, it’s 120vac. Radio Shack sells a 300 watt inverter that can... (Continue reading)

Solar Generator

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 10:26 in Solar | viewed 2,147 times | 29 Comments

Using parts easily available from your local stores, you can make a small solar power generator for $250 to $300. Great for power failures and life outside the power grid. Power your computer, modem, vcr, tv, cameras, lights,or DC appliances... (Continue reading)

butler solar wand thermocouple

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 10:25 in Solar | viewed 702 times | 35 Comments

Solar Heat Exchange Wand Solar Wand shown here. The 46″ Solar Wand Long fits most 58″ tall gas and electric tanks, while the 36″ Solar Wand Short fits most 46″ tall electric tanks. Screws into your Standard Hot Water Heater!... (Continue reading)

Solar Energy

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 10:25 in Solar | viewed 472 times | 0 Comments

MIT Develops New Solar Energy System Scientists have created an efficient solar power device that they believe will make renewable energy affordable. Experts have been enthusiastic about energy sources that do not involve fossil fuels. Solar energy, which is the... (Continue reading)

Power Source Options

Written on 15 Mar, 2009 at 16:09 in Power | viewed 454 times | 0 Comments

Most people, when they think of a generator, don’t know what kind of questions to ask or situations they find themselves in. What is the type of emergency situation you will face? What kind of fuel can you store? How... (Continue reading)

Power Sources

Written on 15 Mar, 2009 at 16:08 in Power | viewed 580 times | 0 Comments

Getting back to the power needed: Motors draw between 3-5 times their operating power during startup. The vsurge power needed to start a new motor then falls back to the operating power of the appliance. This can be a vacuum... (Continue reading)

Generator Advice

Written on 15 Mar, 2009 at 16:07 in Generator | viewed 646 times | 0 Comments

I was wondering if the collective wisdom of this fine list could offer some case-specific advice on buying a portable generator. Tvo, Don, and other mechanical whizzes can tell you about the relative merits of various engines. My preference is... (Continue reading)

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