In the previous installment we went through tips on getting that wood stove fire started. This time we'll talk about how much wood you need to put up for the winter. Time seems to have wings. Thats why spring is a great time ...
Monthly Archives: May 2010
measuring your off grid battery state
How do you know if those deep cycle batteries are still in good shape? Knowing their condition is important information that will help you get years of service. Measuring your battery bank monthly and tracking the results will help you manage this critical resource in your off grid power system. Below is a short video ...
Modified Sine Wave Inverter and Audio Noise
Recently, I was busy trying to create a screen capture video for a client with new software. Thought I had everything worked out when I did my final capture. Big surprise this time, as there was a very loud hum, hum, hum, in the background ...
Home Made Road Repairs?
Everyone has different transportation needs and levels of comfort on rough driveways, or roads. Last week, our driveway screamed for attention through unfortunate circumstances. There really isn't a road budget available in our finances this spring, so I'm trying to make lemonade from the lemons ...
Why choose a Netbook for off grid?
Why consider using or purchasing a Netbook style computer for your off grid move? There are many advantages including size, weight, and battery life that make this attractive over other computing choices. There are some down sides too, but with proper planning you can have ...
what if there is not enough wind or sun?
Today I want to address one of the fears that may hold you back from acting on your remote off grid move.The best plans can sometimes fall short, or not work out due to circumstances beyond our control. Ideally, we get the right ...
