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Off Grid power options?

If so, what type of alternate power system(s) are you using?

Solar? —(I think very expensive and in this part of the country, not enough sun.)

Hydro-electric? —(may be a viable choice if I have enough current running through my stream and or enough head from a waterfall)

Wind? — (If It is installed high enough and does not obscure.)

Diesel Generator—(may be ok if underground, low speed, water cooled)

We are planning to build a log home in up-state Pa. as a second home for now, but our primary residence in a few years.

Thanks in advance for your answers!
Newt

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")

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It is a rare night that the evening news is not telling viewers about a new horrible effect that pollution is having on people, animals, and the environment. From cancer to acid rain and famine to smog, the culprit to blame is fossil fuels. Would it not be great if there was a viable, clean alternative fuel? There is. By learning how to make biodiesel fuel, people can provide themselves with all the energy they require and not harm the environment or their health.

Yet it is not just the environment that fossil fuels are harming. Year after year the fuel costs are on the rise, and each time they increase by a steeper percentage. These increases have hit merchants hard, and consumers even harder. Airlines have had to add fuel surcharges, shipping companies have increased their rates, and even taxis have felt the pinch. Of course, as shipping rates increase the price of goods also goes up. This means that consumers’ dollars don’t go as far and they are unable to purchase as many products. It is clear that this is bad news for the economy.

Of course, learning how to make biodiesel can solve this problem as well. By switching just one car to biodiesel fuel, the driver can save $30 per fill up. Considering that the average household owns two cars, and that each car is filled at least three times per month, this can lead to outstanding savings. In addition, heating a home with biodiesel rather than oil saves $75 per 500 liters. Consider how many more Christmas presents could be purchased next winter. Finally, using a diesel generator for peak electricity can save the average household $500 per year, which could be used for better food, nicer clothing, or even a much needed vacation.

When we consider the amount of money that could be saved, it is amazing that anyone would not want to discover how to make biodiesel. Instead of that money going straight to the coffer of an oil company, it would be dispersed throughout the global economy. The money would circulate and encourage growth, creating all the benefits of a healthy economy such as improved social services, increased productivity, and advancements in technology.

The production of biodiesel is not as complicated as it may sound. This technology has been used on farms around the world for many generations, but is only now gaining popularity in the mainstream. With the right information, this process can be easily established and anyone can start reaping the financial benefits of producing their own fuel. Using simple tools, easy to find ingredients, and uncomplicated techniques, learning how to make biodiesel is a lesson anyone can master.

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Iprwire Staff Writer
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/how-to-make-biodiesel-to-save-the-environment-and-your-wallet-81704.html

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Thomas Cutler
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/datacraft-solutions-practices-continued-process-improvement-for-clients-51940.html