Compact Florescent(CF) lights have been quite a blessing to those off grid as well as on. The power savings of CF lights over normal incandescent lights made everyone like ourselves and early adopter. When it seemed like and overpriced luxury for most people, it made ...
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Rethinking Off Grid Cooking [1]
Jackie starts of this series with some tasty stew. Its time to re-evaluate power assumptions about things like skillets and crock pots and determine if these useful appliances can be practically used in the right sized genverter system. If so, you can move off grid sooner ...
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 Refrigerator – Big Unit, Small Power
Keeping a refrigerator in an off grid environment is a challenge and expense. In this series, we cover our experience with several units. In the previous Tips 2 & 3, we spoke of the new Frigidaire unit, here I'm seriously pleased to follow up ...
3 reasons for off grid software choices
When it comes to computers, everyone seems to think "their" program, Operating System, or hardware is the best. These ideas are often formed from years of experience. Not being one to shy away from and occasional soapbox, I offer my experience here for your ...
Our Real Life Internet Phone Experience
Being able to make phone calls using the internet has come a long way since 2003. Companies like Vontage and Packet8 have made this service very usable. Now Comcast, Cox, and Roadrunner cable TV systems offer their own phone service. If you are off grid / ...
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