Off grid or not, sometimes your wireless router doesn't make it far enough on your property. Yes, the signal works in your house, but not your outbuilding or shop. Some vendors charge extra, and re-brand their wireless routers as "wireless repeaters". ...
Monthly Archives: February 2010
New Off Grid Internet Guide Released
Getting Internet in remote locations used to have one solution, satellite service. Now you can have quality cellular and broadband service in many surprising places. The Off Grid Internet Booster system describes the best way to investigate, test, measure, and purchase the right equipment for this option. Finally there is help for those who would like ...
off grid dishwasher?
When the subject of off grid dishwasher comes up you are likely to think of two things. A) a monster off grid power system to handle the load, or B) a delightful helper or indentured servant to do this chore. Both are possible solutions, but ...
Off Grid construction – keep it simple
After purchasing your off grid property, the next item to consider is housing and storage. Everyone who plans on moving off grid or to a remote area doesn't have the luxury of hiring a general contractor and ...
Work for You, Work for the boss?
I was just thinking about life changes over the years. I guess when something significantly good, or bad happens, its only natural to to move into a reflective mood. Want to be your own boss? You do, and so does everyone else. Deep down, no ...
Power Budgets [4] data you can use
In this series, I’ll cover several important topics surrounding a power or energy budget. What they are, the benefits of having one (especially off grid), and how to create one. We'll cover calculated power vs measuring it, make some common power measurements to start our online ...
