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  1. Oddcaliber
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    Solar suggestions for my camper

    Now that I have this I'm going to figure out how to put solar panels on it . I'm thinking 2 400 acp hour battery's with enough panels to keep them...
    Thread by: Oddcaliber, Oct 7, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: Off Grid Living
  2. Asia-Off-Grid
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    Power For Patriots 2018-08-01

    This is a .zip filed of 8 folders, 22 files, of solar, wind, solar heating, water, cooking, and survival. [ATTACH] [img]
    Posted By: Asia-Off-Grid, Aug 1, 2018 in category: Solar, Wind & Hydro Power
  3. Asia-Off-Grid
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    Handbook Of Renewable Energy Technology 2011

    Handbook Of Renewable Energy Technology, Edited By Ahmed F. Zobaa & Ramesh C. Bansal. [ATTACH] [img]
    Posted By: Asia-Off-Grid, Jul 22, 2018 in category: Solar, Wind & Hydro Power
  4. Asia-Off-Grid
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    Photovoltaic Design And Installation For Dummies 2010

    Photovoltaic Design And Installation For Dummies, By Ryan Mayfield. [ATTACH] [IMG]
    Posted By: Asia-Off-Grid, Jul 22, 2018 in category: Solar, Wind & Hydro Power
  5. Asia-Off-Grid
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    Solar Electricity Handbook 2012

    Solar Electricity Handbook, 2012 Edition, By Michael Boxwell. [ATTACH] [IMG]
    Posted By: Asia-Off-Grid, Jul 22, 2018 in category: Solar, Wind & Hydro Power
  6. Asia-Off-Grid
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    Solar Power Your Home For Dummies 2010

    Solar Power Your Home For Dummies, 2nd Edition, By Rik DeGunther. [ATTACH] [IMG]
    Posted By: Asia-Off-Grid, Jul 22, 2018 in category: Solar, Wind & Hydro Power
  7. Asia-Off-Grid
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    Solar Water Pumping Basics 2018-07-22

    Solar Water Pumping Basics, By Windy Dankoff. [img]
    Posted By: Asia-Off-Grid, Jul 21, 2018 in category: Solar, Wind & Hydro Power
  8. Asia-Off-Grid
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    Solar Water Pumping—A Sensible, Reliable Alternative 2018-07-22

    "If you are located away from reliable power sources and need to pump water for people, irrigation, or livestock, then solar water pumping may be...
    Posted By: Asia-Off-Grid, Jul 21, 2018 in category: Solar, Wind & Hydro Power
  9. Asia-Off-Grid
    Resource

    Hydrology For The Small-Scale Water Well 1999

    "This paper explains basic concepts of water-well engineering, emphasizing photovoltaics (PV) as an approach to power your well pump." - Duncan...
    Posted By: Asia-Off-Grid, Jul 21, 2018 in category: Solar, Wind & Hydro Power
  10. Asia-Off-Grid
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    Solar Power Design Manual 2018-07-18

    Solar Power Design Manual, By Richard Stubbs "This book is intended to give the reader sufficient knowledge to design and install a stand-alone...
    Posted By: Asia-Off-Grid, Jul 18, 2018 in category: Solar, Wind & Hydro Power
  11. troybillett
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    Energy easiest way to get clean water and solar energy off-grid

    if you are off grid or planning to be how much energy would you need? there's this solar/water box, but we are looking to help people in the US...
    Thread by: troybillett, Jul 9, 2018, 21 replies, in forum: Off Grid Living
  12. BenP
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    More Panels & Mini Split A/C

    It has been hot 90+ the past few days and my heat pump water heater is not keeping the house cool enough anymore. I painted the roof white and...
    Thread by: BenP, Jun 19, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: Off Grid Living
  13. Zimmy
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    Energy How fast do solar panels degrade?

    I have an opportunity to buy some panels that have been in service 9 years in Texas. Everything degrades.....but there seems to be a lot of...
    Thread by: Zimmy, Apr 17, 2018, 16 replies, in forum: Off Grid Living
  14. Kamchuka
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    SOOOO whats your thoughts on the tariff?

    Jobs? good for America? Bureaucratic BS? I'm upset panels will be more expensive, but my Patriotic side is strugglin.
    Thread by: Kamchuka, Jan 25, 2018, 20 replies, in forum: General Discussion
  15. Bill77
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    New to this Forum Question about small solar system

    Hello everyone Im new and have a question about a small solar system. I built a 10x15 treehouse/deer stand in Michigan. I was hoping for some...
    Thread by: Bill77, Jan 23, 2018, 26 replies, in forum: Off Grid Living
  16. JRR
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    Solar panels on roof?

    Howdy, y'all. I'm looking into getting my house off grid. Currently, I spend more in fees and the minimum charge than I do in the actual...
    Thread by: JRR, Dec 5, 2017, 31 replies, in forum: Off Grid Living
  17. oil pan 4
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    Hurricane versus solar panels and wind turbines

    This is eastern Puerto Rico wind and solar farms. The media has been talking about how one roof top installed solar panel array in San Juan...
    Thread by: oil pan 4, Oct 29, 2017, 16 replies, in forum: Off Grid Living
  18. juntjoo
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    Question about 100w solar panel for small devices

    I'm thinking about getting a 100w solar panel from harbor freight and for now only using it to power some USB devices(i.e flashlights, phone,...
    Thread by: juntjoo, Sep 7, 2017, 46 replies, in forum: Off Grid Living
  19. Lilikoian
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    Energy Anybody know anything about solar systems?

    I've got a one-panel solar system that I've had for a year or so that's losing power. I need to trouble-shoot the problem and wonder if someone...
    Thread by: Lilikoian, Aug 24, 2017, 159 replies, in forum: Off Grid Living
  20. Cabin Lady
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    Got a solar panel!

    Hi all. My lovely son gave me a solar panel for Xmas. I still need a battery but he said he will get me one later. But it is a start for a solar...
    Thread by: Cabin Lady, Dec 26, 2016, 44 replies, in forum: Off Grid Living
  21. starlys
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    Energy Solar, cost keeps going up!

    I'm looking for ideas for getting the cost of off-grid solar down. It needs to be legit and permitted so a real electrician is needed. The place...
    Thread by: starlys, Nov 18, 2016, 29 replies, in forum: Off Grid Living
  22. techsar
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    Energy Inexpensive US made 320 watt solar panels...

    For anyone thinking of starting or expanding their solar system, I have found these panels to do rather well. Output is close to the rated specs...
    Thread by: techsar, Aug 28, 2016, 35 replies, in forum: Off Grid Living
  23. T. Riley
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    Need some solar help and advice

    I need some help designed a specific use solar system for my well. I want to aim for 300 gallons a day. The pump is 230v and draws 9.6 amps when...
    Thread by: T. Riley, Jul 24, 2016, 59 replies, in forum: Off Grid Living
  24. Yard Dart
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    Portable Communications Kit

    Doing a little organizing today and thought I would show some of my portable communications kit. I follow the layered approach with various...
    Thread by: Yard Dart, Jun 13, 2016, 41 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  25. MountainMariner
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    Energy Sloth, we are ready for step two... Solar Install

    Got 4 275 watt 24 volt panels ready for your expertise in PV setup. [IMG] Pm me at your convenience please. Have the Whizbang JR, shunt and...
    Thread by: MountainMariner, Apr 5, 2016, 22 replies, in forum: Off Grid Living
  26. Ganado
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    Greenhouse: Earth Sheltered Solar 2015-04-28

    This is about experiements a guy in Oregon did with Earth Sheltered Greenhouses. He tells quirky stories along with his mistakes. Its an...
    Posted By: Ganado, Apr 28, 2015 in category: Agriculture
  27. rsbhunter
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    solar panel ratings

    First, thanks for the info on TnAndy's set up, and the multimeter.....Now, NOT to open a can of worms, but what are the top 6 or 7 solar panel...
    Thread by: rsbhunter, Jan 10, 2012, 35 replies, in forum: Off Grid Living
  28. Nadja
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    Basic Solar How To

    This will be a short guide to basic solar use. I have lived off the grid entirely on solar for about 15 years, and have installed all my own....
    Thread by: Nadja, Sep 28, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Blogs
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