At least, i scored a 16kW for $750. Pto driven, but still.
At least, i scored a 16kW for $750. Pto driven, but still.
As a whole, the LHBA system (and it is a system) of building, is simplicity at it's core, longevity at it's heart and strength throughout.
Build to your need, and....desire, and.....ability. And be secure in your decision.
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I thought about a generator for option but dread the noise of the things ... or at least the one I have now. It's a 8500w but OMG it splits the ear drums. It's a Honda and I thought they were fairly quiet per se - maybe I could enclose it in a shed at that. Definitely will keep the bears far away when it's running so that part is the plus.
The one I have also sucks fuel like I have a tanker too --- how efficient are the ones you guys run when it comes to fuel? Maybe mine is a lemon. lol
Holy crap - where'd you dig up them there logs? Wanna send some down to International Falls area?
Nice looking build there buddy....makes me envious
With out a big load you can hardly hear this runOriginally Posted by LogLover
http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/p...lid=EU3000iHAN
Lol. We grow 'em big in Canada.Holy crap - where'd you dig up them there logs? Wanna send some down to International Falls area?
Nice looking build there buddy....makes me envious
For back up power, check out utterpower.com i would have went that route (still may) but since i had the tractor anyway, the PTO genset made alot of sense.
As a whole, the LHBA system (and it is a system) of building, is simplicity at it's core, longevity at it's heart and strength throughout.
Build to your need, and....desire, and.....ability. And be secure in your decision.
http://picasaweb.google.com/parent.j...gHomeBuilding#
I've said it time and time again. It's far easier and cheaper to conserve than it is to produce. Anyone who thinks they can continue to live the lifestyle of low-cost, unlimited power in a home with limited power and expensive equipment is in for a rude surprise. Conservation doesn't mean you have to live like a miser hermit either, but it does demand some alterations to your lifestyle to be practical. Search "conserve" on here, and I'm sure you'll find a thread listing examples. BTW, I'm building a system with only a mere 2,100 watts of solar. Way below what most home installations have, but I'll be thinking more conservative than your average family.
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Rod Reidnauer
Class of Apr. 9-10, 2005
Thinking outside the vinyl sided box
What are you doing for batteries ? I just bought 1300 watts of solar today
Not sure if that question was directed at me, but I'll likely use Trojan T-105's. (probably, 4 strings of 8 batteries) That should give me a little over 10 kWh of power a day, while not discharging the battery bank below 75%SOC on a sunny day.
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Rod Reidnauer
Class of Apr. 9-10, 2005
Thinking outside the vinyl sided box
Rod;
What are you doing on the conservation side to get by with a 2100 watt system? I am only in the early stages of a plan but I am sure there are more conservation opportunities.
Stu
I was kinda wondering that myself 2100 watts is a good sized system I would have thought he'd go with the bigger L-16 batteries but you should be able to do pretty well with that much solar
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