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Generators
When we discuss emergency Solar Energy Systems we should remember that for constant power like for pumps, heating devices, motors, an other large power consuming devices a generator may work best for you.
The best way to determine what size of generator you will need is by checking the amount of wattage on the equipment power plates and add up the total wattage they consume. At the same time check the voltage that the equipment uses which is also on the power plates. When you have this information the next step is to use this formula:
wattage found total X 1.(2x your elevation in 1000ft)x1.2 safety margin for generator=size of generator needed.
example: wattage found=2500watts and your at 5500ft elevation
2500watts x 1.(2×5.5)x1.2=
2500wattsx1.11×1.2=3300watt generator
This formula will tell you the smallest generator that you will need to operate your equipment. You will also need to make sure your generator will supply the correct voltage 110ac volts and or 220ac volts. For a solar system you don’t need the elevation correction.
Have a great day
Grampy
Food Shortage
For those of you that think that the United States will have all the food you want at a reasonable price, maybe you should look at the unemployment rate in the United States of over 10% with the Mexicans going back to Mexico and a lot of people not looking for work the real unemployment is much higher than reported. There are some reports putting the unemployed and under employed closer to 20%. With Social Security and the Federal Retirement systems being in jeopardy, and a lot of states going broke with no money to pay for services and welfare . Where is your EmergencyFood Supply? The Above food supplies are just a few of the items that you may need to keep your family fed and warm. Don’t make the mistake that your Collective governments will bail you out. They all are going broke.
Make Sure that you are well informed about what is happing in the world around you through books and the internet don’t just watch the news on tv.
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Grampy
Solar Systems
When you design your Solar Energy Systems You will need a solar system with panels, regulator and battery storage. This simple system will allow you to have a DC out put and be able to operate 12 vdc or 24 vdc equipment. You will need to have an inverter if you want to have 120vac house voltage.
To design a system that you need it is best to have knowlege from someone who knows what type of power you need. One way is to read from a book like this one.
You will also need a Battery system, what I found is that two 6v batteries will have more power and last longer than two 12v batteries. When buying deep cycle batteries talk to more than one company sales man to find the best batteries for your system.
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Grampy
Light In The Night
I arrived home in the dark last knight and where I live their are no street lights and I hadn’t left my porch light on. This is no problem I just reached into the glove box and brought my trusty Headlamp which was still on from the last time I used it.
This could of been a complet black out if this was with a regular flash light. With the LED head lamp I still had enough light to see my keys and the door lock to get into my house. I don’t know how long this head lamp was on but at least a week.
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Grampy
The Solar-Powered Recreational Vehicle
When my wife and I go camping, we like to do so in style. That means rolling into a national park in our RV, going for extended day hikes and eventually retiring to the comfort of our camper van. For us, comfort and luxury do not necessarily equate to wastefulness. We recognize the need to generate the power required to run our appliances and various RV amenities.
We did some research and found that RV solar panels can harness energy from the sun, and that energy can be converted into usable AV power. I bought a solar energy system online and immediately set to work installing the panels and rigging them to the rest of the system. Our next vacation will be to the deserts of the American Southwest, so it shouldn’t be hard to attract all the necessary sunlight.
Gas and Electric Costs Got You Down?
Have you ever taken a look at your heating or electrical bill and nearly fainted dead away? Fossil fuel costs continue to skyrocket as the planet’s supply of petroleum dwindles. It might not hurt to make a conscientious switch to wood-burning stoves or perhaps even cutting-edge solar energy systems. Depending on the area where you live and the solar panel’s level of sophistication, it might be possible to heat and power your house without relying on the grid.
In some cases, power companies will let you connect your solar energy system to the electrical grid. If you cannot generate enough power in a given month from solar energy, you can still draw from the grid. If you generate a surplus, however, the power company might even offer you a credit. That strategy certainly beats paying the same exorbitant fees for gas and electric.