I was looking at getting an inexpensive inverter to use with my car in case I needed a source of power in a long term power outage. It would...
Hi all, I want to know if I could pull my fuses from the main breaker box, then connect them to a plug end(fuse in line), to plug into my...
If you were looking for a permanent generator to provide for your full power needs (not having to pick and choose between circuits), what size...
Asia-Off-Grid submitted a new resource: Power For Patriots - 8 Folders, 22 Files, Offering A Variety Of Information On Alternative Energies This...
Handbook Of Renewable Energy Technology, Edited By Ahmed F. Zobaa & Ramesh C. Bansal. [ATTACH] [img]
Photovoltaic Design And Installation For Dummies, By Ryan Mayfield. [ATTACH] [IMG]
Solar Electricity Handbook, 2012 Edition, By Michael Boxwell. [ATTACH] [IMG]
Solar Power Your Home For Dummies, 2nd Edition, By Rik DeGunther. [ATTACH] [IMG]
Build Your Own 12 VDC Engine/Generator, By Richard Perez [IMG]
Asia-Off-Grid submitted a new resource: Choosing A Back Up Generator - Make Your Home Blackout Proof Choosing A Backup Generator, By Greg Pahl...
Choosing A Backup Generator, By Greg Pahl Special Section: Preparing for Power Blackouts Here's What You Need To Know For Emergency Power "Power...
Generator FAQ, By Steve Dunlop. [img]
How An Inverter Fits Into Your Solar Electric System, By Joel Davidson If you know little to nothing about DC to AC power inverters, this article...
How To Wire Your House For Solar Electricity, By Steve Willey [img]
Solar Power Design Manual, By Richard Stubbs "This book is intended to give the reader sufficient knowledge to design and install a stand-alone...
I built a battery inverter to my home PC using a regular battery charger initially . After reading arleigh's reply (above) in the Solar panels on...
Alaska's rural energy microgrids offer a prototype for powering the world -- Alaska's rural energy microgrids offer a prototype for powering the...
[IMG] Image of the roof-top solar installation at Casa Sol, in San Juan, PR. The B&B and the owner was recently featured on the LSM as he was...
Hello! I have found great battery that I would like to use to power my 12v appliances, but I am still not sure about the specs (too cheap, 180...
I have been reading up on lead acid batteries. Previously I knew that lead acid cathode battery plates had the lead oxide plate manufactured and...
Comparable Energy Cost of Cooking Appliances Appliance Energy Cost Per Hour1 Electric Oven $0.30 -$0.60 Per Hour Electric Range $0.07 – $0.30 Per...
I have a choice of these three banks. Tell me what you think. Pros, cons, etc. Thanks! 6 trojan L16 6v.....2520ah 30 12v sealed LA....3300ah 95...
A battery that does not need to be pre-charged, and is very easy to make. It only puts out a moderate amount of juice, but it can run LEDs for...
I have a place on a small river/ stream and I would love to be able to harness the wind, water and sun to get off the grid but have zero...
Power is essential to a large percentage of the activities in modern life. In large and small emergencies alike, access to good power is...
I just read thread. I ran across a reply by a member that I felt needs it own topic. Thanks to @marlas1too for the reply that awakened my inner...
Thought I would share an idea for trailer mounting portable power that someone may find useful. We use this Onan 16 KW rig for construction site...
Not exactly an off-grid topic. Sorry. I wasn't sure where else to place it. (If it needs to be moved, my apologies ahead of time.) Anyway, my...
Ditching Batteries for Salt Water: Interesting Article in GizmagLink
I’m new and I cannot believe all the good information and wisdom on this site so I am going to ask to pick some of your brains a bit more and...
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