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EA Energy Alternatives Ltd. - Microhydro Accessories & Parts. Energy Alternatives. If your site has a source of running water, you simply must investigate its potential as a source of electricity. Since water flows day and night, a micro hydro system requires far less battery storage than other technologies. Even if the stream is far away, it may still be viable. Seasonal streams offer great performance when a hybrid water and solar system is designed. When your power requirements are the highest, in the winter, the water is usually flowing the fastest. Solar modules are most efficient when there is the most sun in the summer.

Electricity is produced from the energy in water flowing from a high level to a lower level. This change in elevation is called head and supplies the pressure, which drives the turbine. The amount of electricity produced is directly related to the head and flow. In order to have optimal performance your equipment must neither be too big nor too small. There is a lot more at stake, financially and otherwise in higher-powered systems. Helix Wind - Products - Vertical Axis Wind Turbines & Smart Grid Tech. Mag-Wind Vertical Axis Turbine for your Home. UPDATE: It turns out that this product was a fraud, and the proponent of it has been indicted for securities and wire fraud. You can read more about this at Paul Gipe's website Wind Works. We get excited about new technologies; sometimes we jump the gun, so it is great to find a product that is new, different and actually available. It's a "Magnetically-Levitated Axial Flux Alternator with Programmable Variable Coil Resistance, Vertical Axis Wind Turbine' , and it has just come on the market.

Designed by Thomas Priest-Brown and Jim Rowan in Canada and manufactured in Texas, it"solves 11 different problems that previously limited the development of vertical-axis wind turbines for generation of electricity . " Specifications are impressive: The first two prototypes have been working all year; Deliveries start in February from ::Magwind Local Canadian distributor is ::Niagara Windpower. Generating Off-Grid Power: The Four Best Ways. So, you've thought about whether or not living off the grid is right for you; you know that it means no more utility bills and generating all of your own power, but what's involved in that? It isn't as easy as slapping a few solar panels on the roof and calling it good; when it comes to generating off grid power, there are a handful of methods that can combine to generate all the energy you'll need to live comfortably off the grid.Plug in to off grid power with solar electricitySolar power is probably the one that jumps to mind for most of us when it comes to off-grid energy.

The sun-powered option, which includes photovoltaic solar panels, an inverter and batteries, can provide lots of electric power (especially if you get a lot of solar exposure where you live) for a long time, without any moving parts and a little maintenance. When it comes to picking a turbine, size matters. Living Off the Grid: How to Generate Your Own Electricity. Our off the grid house near Anaconda, Montana Taking the Alternative Energy Plunge When my wife and I moved to Montana last year, we found a comfortable home on several acres with a view of the mountains. There was only one hitch – the house was off the grid.

In fact, everyone in the subdivision generated their own power, including the bed and breakfast nearby. That doesn’t mean it was primitive. Solar panel with tracker Life Off the Grid The previous owner showed me the critical facilities and told me how to operate them. On our third night in the house, we went to bed as usual to the faint sound of wind outside, a sound we were already beginning to enjoy because it generated most of our power. Wind turbine I got up and went outside to check the power equipment. I had just learned the first lesson of wind and solar power: they can’t always be counted on when you need them. Battery bank Alternative Energy Cost Electrical inverter/charger Backup Generator Backup generator Lessons Learned. Staber Clothes Washer : Staber Washing Machine : WareHouseAppliance.com. Diesel Generators for Home Power or Off-Grid Electricity.

Super Quiet 5,500 Watt Diesel Generator. Home - Lehmans.com. Wilderness Shanty Wood Stove. This is a new stove from a new supplier We no longer have the outdoor wilderness ice shack wood stove. But we have a new ice fishing shack shanty wood stove heater This stove is made from 16 gauge metal.It has a 4" pipe for the chimney..That sticks out of the top 2" high.Chimney pipe not included.. The wood box is 15" long X 8" wide X 8" tall.The REMOVABLE legs hold the wood stove 4 1/2" off the ground.Raised handle for easy access to firebox.has a damper control. Also a metal door locking mechanism.Has a flat top,Good for a small fry pan to fry fish or any food. . . $149.00 Canadian Now has a raised handle..

We now carry some 4" pipe. 4" rain caps $13.85 per cap 4" dampers $7.50 4" x 18" black pipe $7.75 4" 90 degree elbows $9.25 To Order Email us.Include the item your interested in and how many you want.Also include your city, state/province and zip/postal code.We will get back to you with the shipping rates and total cost.Email sales@goodoutdoors.com SHEWCHUK OUTDOOR SUPPLIES. Water tanks, plastic tanks, septic tanks. Heirloom Organic Seeds. Family Survival Shelters. Rainwater HOG » modular water storage. PortablePV XXL - Cabin Solar Kits - Complete Solar Systems - Innovative Solar Solutions. 500W Remote Portable Solar Power System - Innovative Solar Solutions. Product Details & Specifications Brand: TruPower Manufacturer: Silicon Solar Typical Power: 500W Solar Panel Maximum Power (Pmax) : 100W (+/-5%) Rated Voltage (Vmp) : 18V Solar Panel Dimensions: 43 6/8" x 27 1/8" x 1.4" Operation Temperture : -40 to +85 degree celcius Solar Panel Efficiency : ~17% Controller: 12V / 30A (only for 12V, Battery need to purchase separately) Inverter: 500W (12VDC to 230VAC) Length of Extension Wire: 19' Length of Tinned Wire: 1' Length of Battery Connecting Wire: 12′ (2 – 6.5′ sections) Length of 2-in-1 Output Lead Wire on Charge Regulator: 1′ # of DC LED Light Tubs and Cigarette Lighter Socket: 2 # of 24LED Lighting Strips: 2 Length of Lead Wire for 24LED Lighting Strips: 16' Mounting Assembly and Hardware: Roof Ground or Wall Recommended Accessories TruPower Portable Solar Power System 500W Need more power?

The TruPower 500W Portable Solar System can be expanded using our TruPower Portable Extender and TruPower Expansion Kit . Features: What Can It Power? Home Power Magazine: Solar | Wind | Water | Design | Build. The Ram Company, Home Page. Mother Earth: Waste Oil Heater. You say the skyrocketing cost of oil, electricity, coal, and other fuels has you scratching for a less expensive way to heat your shop, garage, or home this coming winter? Well scratch no further! Because MOTHER is here to tell you about a dandy little furnace that her researchers have developed -- which costs next to nothing to build and is even less expensive to operate (since it burns the used motor oil that tens of thousands of service stations across the country will still give away free to anyone who'll haul it off).

It's Cheap, Clean, and Environmentally Sound! Yep. Bigger imageMOTHER's research team has purposely designed this waste oil heater as a simple, bolt-together unit that anyone even reasonably familiar with hand (or power) tools should be able to assemble.TIP: If you have -- or have access to -- a cutting torch and know how to use it, you'll probably find that "burning 'em out" is the fastest and easiest way to make the metal cuts this project calls for. A homemade waste oil burner.

A homemade waste oil burner. Field Kitchen K120 Series | Field Kitchen | Base Camp | Expedition Gear | Alpha Expedition. Price: $595.00 Field Kitchen K120 Series (Vacant) Box only, stove and optional accessory purchase separately. 120 quart storage volume. Formed aluminum and plywood, natural The Field Kitchen is a container which stores a camping stove and cookware. It provides also a working platform. It is made of deep drawn marine-quality aluminum panels for light weight and high impact strength. Key Features: Compact and light weight, for easy handlingMarine-grade aluminum panels engineered for impact resistance and rigidityFree standing, stabile setup on optional legsBaltic birch plywood front panel doubles as work surfaceDeep drawn aluminum lid provides additional wind protection and doubles as serving trayBalanced interior layout will complement most cookware sizesLarge silverware drawerSpecific mounting provision for RV and Pack outfitters availableAdditional accessories expand possible usesAvailable as complete unit with high quality cook stoves and cookwareLife time product Specifications:

Base Camp | Expedition Gear | Alpha Expedition. A1 Aluminum Folding Trestle Table 6.5ft Indooor Outdoor $105 FREE S&H. A1 Outdoor Portable Sink ~ FULL-SIZE ~ Water Station ~ Camp Kitchen - FREE SHIPPING! Quality Affordable Outdoor Camping Furniture | RIO Adventure Products | Integrity Outdoor Brands. Portable Sinks by Ozark River | Hand Washing Stations | Portable Sink | Mobile Sinks | Outdoor Sinks | Portable | Hot Water. COLEMAN Portable Camp Pack-Away Kitchen w/Tabletop Food Prep Area & Lantern Hook. Cabela's Deluxe Camper's Kitchen, Camp Kitchens, Outdoor Cooking, Camping. Black Diamond Titan Lantern. Details: The Apollo is listed as illuminating 10m radius (20m diameter), which is more than the 14m diameter listed for this one. 1 year, 7 months ago Answers The Black Diamond Titan lantern illuminates an area of 14m diameter.

Source:- light output diameter is 10m for Apollolight output diameter is 14m for Titan 2 years, 10 months ago Hi there They are LED bulbs, so they cannot be replaced. reason for asking being that AA's are more likely to be carried by a large portion of travellers rather than the cumbesome D cells! 3 years, 11 months ago I don't see why not, but you won't get as much burn time out of the batteries. Mountain Man Jr. Over Fire Grill & Griddle - Camp Chef - The Way to Cook Outdoors. Mountain Man Grill - Camp Chef - The Way to Cook Outdoors. Coleman Packaway Picnic Set For 4 - Silver.

Coleman Pack-Away Kitchen - Portable Camping Kitchen w/ Tabletop Food Prep Area & Lantern Hook : 2000003090-C : VMInnovations.com. Coleman Deluxe Pack-Away Camp Kitchen. Coleman Packaway Deluxe Portable Camp Kitchen - Reviews & Prices. Boab - Camp Kitchen w/Storage - Rays Outdoors. Who said you have to rough it when camping, why not take all your gear plus “the kitchen sink”. Boab have made life easy by taking the hassle out of cooking and cleaning with their range of camp kitchens. From simple stands to more elaborate camp kitchens there is something that will suite your needs. No more bending over a bucket trying to clean your dishes or fumbling around trying to make room for cooking stoves and plates, make life easier with a camp kitchen that has lots of shelf and cupboard space - not to mention a kitchen sink.

The Boab camp kitchen with storage fold down for easy transport so you can easily take it with you on your next camping trip. The frame is made from durable powder coated steel and wind breaks to prevent stove flare ups making it sturdy and safe. There is plenty of room for your utensils and pantry items with ample amount of shelving. Boab - Deluxe Camp Kitchen w/Storage - Rays Outdoors. Who said you have to rough it when camping, why not take all your gear plus “the kitchen sink”. Boab have made life easy by taking the hassle out of cooking and cleaning with their range of camp kitchens. From simple stands to more elaborate camp kitchens there is something that will suite your needs. No more bending over a bucket trying to clean your dishes or fumbling around trying to make room for cooking stoves and plates, make life easier with a camp kitchen that has lots of shelf and cupboard space - not to mention a kitchen sink. The Boab Deluxe Camp Kitchen is just that – Deluxe.

Why not cook in style, you can spread out with this camp kitchen, there are cupboards on both sides of your stove shelf giving you a lot more room to move. Durable and powder coated frame and wind break flaps making it sturdy and safe on your camping adventure. Boab - Wash Up Camp Kitchen w/Sink - Rays Outdoors. No reviews yet Was: $149.00 each Now: $89.00 each ends 21/04/14 L172 x W49 x H110cmDurable powder coated steel frameIntegrated sink for washing upFolds down for easy transport and storageCarry bag included Who said you have to rough it when camping, why not take all your gear plus “the kitchen sink”. Boab have made life easy by taking the hassle out of cooking and cleaning with their range of camp kitchens. OZTRAIL 4 SHELF HARD TOP DELUXE INSTANT STORAGE CAMPING CUPBOARD. OZtrail Camping Camp Kitchen DOUBLE PANTRY Table *BRNEW. OZTRAIL CAMPING CAMP KITCHEN DELUXE SINK TABLE *BR NEW* Camp Chef Large Utility Table | CampingComfortably.

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