I wanted to see what could be done with a small solar panel. So keep in mind that this light could be in your BOL. You could have dim or bright...
[ATTACH] I bought a Journey 160 Hybrid Solar LED Flashlight & Charger at the Self Reliance Expo. I love it. So far it has not let me down or...
Yes, you want as little drag as possible. You might consider an adjustable sleeve to skin your cargo with to reduce drag further. Solar is good,...
I used the engine / alternator set up for about 4 years living on the desert , especially during the winter months when the sun was low on the...
Hi all :) ....I'm sure this topic creates a 'yawn' factor for those in the know...I'm a carpenter ;) so any advice would be appreciated... I'm...
Our check list is pretty simple. If the power goes out my first test is the grid. I have one of those smart meters so it bilnks on and off...
That's amazing. Thanks for sharing with us.
Thank you, some of your suggestions as to CB radios are interesting. Something I never considered. My dad one in his Jeep, their club used them...
Battery systems. Okay, folks. Let's say that you, me and a gazillion others are aptly prepared for a SHTF scenario. Governments collapse, people...
This is a fun list of prepper gifts. I am quite interested in the inverter and wondering if any Monkey’s actually own one. I like the range of...
The Kindle (Amazon) Fire, 5th Generation offers quite a few features which would attract users, most notably, its SD storage just for starters....
This is the solar setup I have decided to implement. The solar panels are perhaps the most important, since you need a durable, well made item...
Been running an Outback | Solarworld Sunmodule system on our RV for a couple of seasons now and realized that I'd never shared the finished...
Ok, from a practical point of view, of one who lives with a very similar, but a bit more Energy Usage.... I would bring the Generator into small...
Wow really well thought out post @BTPost very nice use of resources
I have been thinking about this for a day, now, and I think the Open space Idea is Good.... However since you are doing Conex Boxes, how about...
With the current trend towards photovoltaic solar power production, many folks have started out using a rather inexpensive PWM (pulse width...
Vehicle Alternators are CHEAP, and easy to find, HOWEVER, they have one serious Drawback.... The are terribly inefficient at Generating DC Power....
I've had this a while, now, and use it as needed. It works as advertised. I have added a USB car charger port and a wall charger, and a 10' usb to...
All kinds of questions come to mind when I think of Post SHTF Vehicles. Will EMP weapons be used against us by one or more of our many haters of...
I like the dual pressure tanks. May do a setup like that and get rid of my RV booster pump. My present setup for water pumping uses no batteries...
I have an off grid well/ pump set up. I have 3200 watts of solar panels charging the battery bank approx 2400 amp hours worth. Which powers the...
Just looking at the posted pix I SEE Trees = SHADE . Where is this Cabin Cap Canuk ? Mine is on Vancouver Island , solar & airtight Power & heat...
As one who actually LIVEs out in the Alaskan Bush, and generates ALL my own Power, the quick answer is ABSOLUTELY. The long answer is, There are...
51 eBooks on solar energy, Backwoods Home Magazine Solar Water Heating System Designs House Heating Solar Greenhouse A little planning makes...
Micro Farad, I live over 100 feet above a small lake. I can use Micro Hydro by using wind to pump water from the lake up into cisterns and then...
Minute Man, I am reading your other post on Peak Oil and must say thank you for all the information. Peak oil is my biggest reason for driving...
The big thing that immediately jumps out at me is Kyocera is an excellent brand that has been around pretty much as long as solar power itself....
These small panels I use for power when I need my solar heat collector to transfer the collected heat. Only work well when in good sun & they are...
There are a lot of small wattage solar panels out there and lots of hype in the marketing of them. I suggest one actually assess what your needs...
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