Energy Conservation: How do I start solar powering my home? and living OFF the grid?
September 2, 2013 8 Comments
Image by International Rivers Solar panels in Cuba’s "Cuchillas del Toa" biosphere reserve. These panels provide electricity for the forest keepers’ buildings. In remote homes or areas such as in "Cuchillas del Toa", relying on solar power cost as little as one-tenth of the cost of grid power because and can therefore be fully cost […]
Continue reading …What would the dimensions need to be for a demonstration domestic solar thermal water heater heater?
August 31, 2013 1 Comment
Image by smith.rickard We call this the Rube Goldberg wall in the utility room. Eventually we may find some form of Victorian modesty to hide all the working parts, but for now we’re proud to display our solar water heating equipment and tankless water heater. Question by Jason: What would the dimensions need to be […]
Continue reading …Question by angelic.anime: What college majors allow you to work with wildlife? I want to work with wildlife and to help preserve and protect animals and their habitats. Which college majors teach you this? Biology, ecology, animal science, etc? Please give me a list, and please list why that particular major would apply to what […]
Continue reading …How can I engineer a system to power an air pump without home electricity available?
August 26, 2013 2 Comments
Image by Richard Masoner / Cyclelicious One of my cousins owns a solar power business in Japan. In this photo, some of his workers install 3000 watts of Sharp "Sunvista" photovoltaic panels on my parents’ home in northern Japan. In Japan two meters are used. The left side meter is consumption. The right side meter […]
Continue reading …What are some ways to conserve water in a changing environment on a ranch?
August 24, 2013 4 Comments
Image by antonemus Dalam perjalanan dari Viet Tri – Hanoi – Lang Son. Question by Jezebel: What are some ways to conserve water in a changing environment on a ranch? I need ways to conserve water on a ranch. (Given the geography and climate of the Blue Mountains, come up with strategies to preserve water […]
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Image by Bob Doran Question by stormy55: What heaters do you need for an aquaponics set up for barramundi? Hi I would like to know what sort of water heaters you need for an aquaponics set up for barrumundi in South Australia. Does anyone know how much room they need or how many fish you […]
Continue reading …I would like to know how to install solar panels just to run my hot water heater.?
August 18, 2013 3 Comments
Image by smatheson Well. Mostly. Solar install, day 2. Question by Tomcat24: I would like to know how to install solar panels just to run my hot water heater.? I want to know how many panels, the cost, where to get them, and how to install solar electricity just for my hot water heater. Thanks […]
Continue reading …What are some alternatives that we might be able to use instead of pesticides?
August 16, 2013 6 Comments
Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Question by Heli: What are some alternatives that we might be able to use instead of pesticides? Also, can you cite your sources where you got the info. Thanks! What do you think? Answer below!
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Image by kahunapulej We have solar hot water heat, but it doesn’t work very well on days with no sunshine. For those, we use the backup hot water heating system: our fireplace. There are pipes running along the bottom and back of the fireplace to warm the water for our showers. We have been using […]
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Image by wiselywoven Illustration for our website on whole-life Christian faith: sustainabletraditions.com. Article: sustainabletraditions.com/2009/12/the-work-of-local-cultu… "Eating Is An Agricultural Act" -Wendell Berry By Jason Fowler. Custom illustrations available: www.twitter.com/wiselywoven Original image of Mr. Berry by David Marshall: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wberry.jpg Question by Dessie: What would be a good organic diet plan website for me to look at? Im […]
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