PV Gap

Carmen Said:

Can an immersion heater be added to a hot water tank which doesn't currently have?

We Answered:

Look at the top of the hot water cylinder, is there a 2.25" threaded plug in the top?? If so you have to remove it to fit an immersion heater, then you have to install wiring from your CU and control/isolator switches, earth bonding, and heat resistant butyl rubber interconnection. If there is no plug in the cylinder a flange will have to be fitted, which may or may not be possible depending on the design of the cylinder which I guess is an indirect one.

Philip Said:

Does anyone live partially or entirely off grid?

We Answered:

whatever you use to charge batteries (which is what powers your inverters that change low voltage to 110 volt) make sure you use "marine" batteries, they are different than "car batteries" because they hold a steady charge before a dropoff instead of slowly losing voltage like car bats.("dropoff rate")

Amber Said:

Do you have any tips or advice to offer?

We Answered:

you can move in right away, but you may want to check into alternative power, F.D.A. loans, raise chickens, grow vegies.
P.S. you need more than 1 acre at least 2.5.

Ricardo Said:

Nightmares that you have had & when you woke up something happened that was part ur nightmare?

We Answered:

Beautiful image. I don't know what it means to see an image from your dream in real life, except that perhaps you are really tuned in to cosmic energies.

To dream of an eclipse of the sun indicates self-doubt and fears of not achieving your goals. You feel you are being overshadowed and are underestimating your abilities. Your level of confidence is fading or lost. You may be undergoing some difficult times and unable to remain optimistic.

Julian Said:

Are Log Homes the Solution to "Global Warming"?

We Answered:

It makes more sense than most of the nonsense offered by the greenshirts.

That said, I prefer the cosmetic effects of larger trees.

Those of you who say the "R" value of wood is zero have clearly never been in a log cabin in the winter. They're very nice.

Edit:

This is one of the reasons the greenies simply hate skeptics.

The most practical solution to the most pressing problem their religion has - involves destroying it's holy icons.

We all know that they are shaken to their core at the idea of actually cutting a tree. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygY57FdRc…

I hope this goes farther so I can see the emotional results of so much cognitive dissonance. It should be hilarious to watch them argue with each other passionately over this one.

Agnes Said:

Off Grid power options?

We Answered:

i don't know about your possibilities where you are but i would definitely suggest using as much natural lighting as possible and the alternate wood heating furnaces available

Marion Said:

I want to put solar power in I live in South Carolina?

We Answered:

Hello Ed:

The size of the home is not the quantifier, it is how much power you use. Do you have a gas stove, or electric? Is your dryer gas, or do you use a clothes line? Your central heat has an electric blower, do you use gas or run a heat pump? Do you have air conditioning? Solar will not supply 100% of your power 100% of the time, you will still need to be on public service for cloudy days.

To get more thorough information, you might consider enrolling in a course at your community college or adult education extension.

Here are some links to solar in SC:
http://www.solarpowerrocks.com/south-car…
http://www.solarpowerdirectory.com/city/…
http://www.scsolar.com/