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Looking for a non gas/propane generator back up solution for home.
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:22 am
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:22 am
Just looking for some ideas. Even low gas/propane generators to run 3 refrigerators and 2 window ac units. As well as an electric range.
Looking for some solutions. I have no clue where to start.
not part of the anti-fossil fuel crowd btw. Thanks in advance!
Looking for some solutions. I have no clue where to start.
not part of the anti-fossil fuel crowd btw. Thanks in advance!
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Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:24 am to Amazing Moves
Two options: solar or hamsters
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:24 am to Amazing Moves
Your only other solutions would be wind/solar/hydro with a battery bank.
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:25 am to Amazing Moves
I’d suggest a small nuclear reactor in your back yard.
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:26 am to Amazing Moves
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:29 am to Amazing Moves
To me diesel is the only option. For Ida I had a 35 KW natural gas, liquid cooled Gen and it lasted less than 2 days. Problems with gas supply lead to lots of problems. The diesel I grabbed burned much less fuel and never had an issue. Also, I can always take a ride and find diesel I couldn’t do the same with gas.
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:30 am to Amazing Moves
Setup a windmill, I hear that increases house value especially if you are in a subdivision.
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:30 am to Lonnie Utah
Propane?
And a generator that can power a 240 volt water pump for all those happily not on 'city' water lines.
If you spend any time reading Passive Solar books, they have the data in them (esp. the Rodale books) about the effect of eastern cloudy skies on solar input. West of the Mississippi is a whole 'nother world and much more productive of receiving solar. Then talk about deep cycle collector and storage batteries and their cost and life span.
And a generator that can power a 240 volt water pump for all those happily not on 'city' water lines.
If you spend any time reading Passive Solar books, they have the data in them (esp. the Rodale books) about the effect of eastern cloudy skies on solar input. West of the Mississippi is a whole 'nother world and much more productive of receiving solar. Then talk about deep cycle collector and storage batteries and their cost and life span.
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:32 am to nugget
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I’d suggest a small nuclear reactor in your back yard.
Those manufactured by Toshiba are over $100m
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:34 am to Amazing Moves
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:36 am to Amazing Moves
Not sure where you live but check your HOA regs for a Windmill
This post was edited on 6/15/22 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:40 am to Amazing Moves
Solar panels and battery backup, not cheap.
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:41 am to Bwall
The problem with a seldom used diesel generator is that the fuel will go bad and cause many filter failures. You almost have to rotate fuel annually.
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:42 am to Amazing Moves
Google streamengine
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:50 am to Lonnie Utah
How about the gas/propane route? What solutions have you all used in the past or now. Examples?
Posted on 6/15/22 at 7:53 am to Amazing Moves
I’ve been looking at these and some of the Yetizero stuff with the solar panels. I was originally looking at the smaller ones for camping and travel but as I get more and more worried about the future, I see more and more need for being able to survive/provide on my own.
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