I work so hard to save power

Discussion in 'Off Grid Living' started by BenP, Oct 17, 2018.


  1. BenP

    BenP Monkey++

    I disabled my refrigerator defroster, installed all LED DC lighting, heat pump water heater, propane stove, and today I come home to this in the living room. :)
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  2. SB21

    SB21 Monkey+++

    Chicken Nuggets on slow cook,,,,[lolol]
     
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  3. techsar

    techsar Monkey+++

    Just make a nest where they can snuggle up to the cat for warmth...:whistle:
     
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  4. UncleMorgan

    UncleMorgan I like peeling bananas and (occasionally) people.

    One trick I read about is to get a chest-type freezer, and set it to refrigerator temperature.

    When you open the door, the cold air doesn't fall out, and you wind up using about 1/10 the electricity of a standard refrigerator.

    Of course, it would eat up a lot of floor space...
     
  5. Dunerunner

    Dunerunner Brewery Monkey Moderator

    cute little clucks... Glad they are yours! [winkthumb]
     
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  6. BenP

    BenP Monkey++

    Did I mention she was also running the air conditioner and the wood stove at the same time. :)

    I eventually bought more batteries, installed more panels and hooked the defroster back up. The freezer quit freezing after a few months.
     
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  7. Motomom34

    Motomom34 Monkey+++

    Do you have a coop or barn to put them in?
     
  8. oil pan 4

    oil pan 4 Monkey+++

    Would a heated reptile rock work?
    Most of them draw 40w, have a thermostat and don't draw power all the time. So they draw 1/5 the power when on. Worst case scenario the heated rock draws 1\8 the power of a heat lamp.
     
  9. BenP

    BenP Monkey++

    Yes, we have a big wire cage in the barn for them but it has chickens in it and I think she is afraid they will get in with these...actually I think she just wants them in the house and is using that as an excuse. :)
     
  10. BenP

    BenP Monkey++

    I pushed them over next to the wood stove last night and they were nice and toasty without the light.
     
  11. arleigh

    arleigh Goophy monkey

    Mine got nothing but a 40 watt incandescent light bulb and they fared very well. an older incandescent automotive 12 volt bulb will function as well, so you don't have to use AC power .
    In natural life a laying hen does not put out that much heat.
     
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