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anybody with a windmill near Denton TX?


hi, we're interested in having our own windmill.  we live near Denton, Texas on several acres.  it is always windy her...
JRios 1

Anyone Using Uni-Solar Shingles or the Solarsheets?

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I'm finally in a position (after 30 years!) to be able to have a home with some solar applications. So, now the decisions!&...
PT Martin 7

appliances stop working on system

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Hello,    I have a system setup and running for the last five to six months, four gulf cart batteries, 170 wa...
A. Hayles 6

Arc fault detectors


In Ontario we have to install arc fault detectors in any bedroom outlets. I have heard that the DR series Xantex will not le...
Jerry Pierson 3

Area Calculators?


Do any of the Panel or Tracker Manufactures have calculators to plan out a system (area)? My system will fit into a triangle and...
Paul Blanchette 3

Asian Vertical Axis Wind Turbine


I've seen a vertical axis turbine that was yellow, somewhat artistic-looked like a flame when spinning-and I believe it was from...
Tad Simmons 1

Aspiring engineer


I am an engineering student from South Africa. Because of cheap power due to an abundance of coal set to the backdrop of  a...
Wariner Gray 1

Basic question about voltage

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I known for awhile that to get the most life out of one's batteries, it is best not to discharge them below 12.5 to 12.4 vo...
Lawrence Carroll 10

Batteries voltage going down


I had recently installed a PV system at my house. I am using a 60A Flexcharge controller and 4 8D batteries with 3 130...
Jorge Rodriguez 3

Battteries do not hold charge overnight

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Installed 2-130 watt Krocera panels, going to a Xantrex C-35 controller, then to two midsize deep cycle batteries, into a 1500 w...
Allen B 5

being more materialistic


We need to be more materialistic about the products we bie.If we were we would save so much energy!We also need street lights th...
The jess 0

Belize??


I just bought a piece of propery in Belize and am going to build a 2 bedroom 1 bath house.  I am brand new to this stuff so...
James Clifton 1

Bergey XL1 grid tie


Does anybody have an XL1 in a grid tie set up..?? and also, does anyone here have a Lakota wind turbine or could link to...
Bw B 2

Bergy Vs. Whisper...


Hello All.  Can anyone here give me advice on comparing the Bergy XL-1 to the Whisper 80?  Is one better than the othe...
J. Chris Cloud 1

Best hybrid Solar/Wind off-grid system ???


Dear Friends: Im newbie in this field. I should use a laptop 10 hours/day + 2 x 5w lights 4 hours a day. My cab...
Bhikkhu Samahita 0

Best Placement for Generator

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We are building off grid and will be using a 10K generator as part of the system. We need help in placement of the generator to ...
Loiuse Mahoney 5

Best price for new P/V system 100KW ???


Hello! New in this forum, i want ask you for your experience, for the best price but in rela...
P. M. 0

Best way to connect Air-X wire leads


Hi Gang, Excited to try out my new Air-X 400. Was wondering what is the best way for connecting the raw wire leads comi...
Robo Yak 1

Best way to pump 170'/2500gpd w/o power


I am looking to pump water 170', my needs in the summer can be up to 2500 gallons per day, I do perfer solar, live in N. Ca...
Jim Bailey 3

Blackhawk AR-10 Tilt Rotor - In the news!


What's the old saying?  Everybody's famous for 15 minutes?  OK, start your watches. http://www.ktvb...
Bruce Boatner 2
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