Alternate Energy Part 5, peak oil, food storage, survivalist
Part 5 in our series showing some Alternate energy systems. This 2 part set shows a VERY INEXPENSIVE (as far as AE goes) alternate energy setup that’s used at a hunting camp. If you already have a generator you have a power source and can build a small system like this cheaply and effectively. This becomes a great STARTING POINT for a larger off grid alternate energy system that can be done a little at a time as finances permit.
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godzilla74114 said :
January 26, 2009 at 7:41 am
moonshine can be …
moonshine can be used as AE.
eastrockaway11518 said :
January 26, 2009 at 7:41 am
nice video …
nice video presentation
SurvivalReport said :
January 26, 2009 at 7:41 am
LOL, no I didn’t …
LOL, no I didn’t even know what the heck oBsec is!!! Thanks for watching
yogiudo said :
January 26, 2009 at 7:41 am
Ahh.. it sounded …
Ahh.. it sounded like OBSEC, which was Organization of Black Sea Economic Cooperation so I thought you were paranoid.
Good video - thanks.
SurvivalReport said :
January 26, 2009 at 7:41 am
OPSEC,”operational …
OPSEC,”operational security”. It means don’t give out too much info regarding specifics.
yogiudo said :
January 26, 2009 at 7:41 am
what is OBSEC …
what is OBSEC reasons mean?
SurvivalReport said :
January 26, 2009 at 7:41 am
These are designed …
These are designed for true AE use. Prices for a decent 12v deep cycle battery are going to be similar to these Trojan T105’s and they will outlast the others.
huntershurigar said :
January 26, 2009 at 7:41 am
Whats the …
Whats the difference in the batteries that you use and just 12 v deep cycle batteries.
SurvivalReport said :
January 26, 2009 at 7:41 am
Have never checked …
Have never checked the output of a crockpot, but I would have to assume that it would be a pretty large draw. Anything that uses electricity to provide HEAT will in general be a large draw.
When there was 2 panels at the hunt camp, the fridge was used more, it’s rarely used now.
SurvivalReport said :
January 26, 2009 at 7:41 am
Spot on. Thanks!
Spot on. Thanks!
numba1stunna4269 said :
January 26, 2009 at 7:41 am
Harvest the SUN!!!! …
Harvest the SUN!!!!!!!!!!!!
jokertim777 said :
January 26, 2009 at 7:41 am
TY for responding …
TY for responding to both Trazom24 & SurvivalReport.
A mini-fridge and fans are good ideas (skip the AC units). I also think an outlet that would support a crockpot would be useful.
Trazom24 said :
January 26, 2009 at 7:41 am
CFLs, small …
CFLs, small televisions (13″), and laptops. That’s about it.
Anything that generates heat (hair dryer, microwave, toaster, a/c unit) is obviously out.
It is possible to run a refrigerator for a while with just one panel. But you would deplete the batteries long before you could charge them again. You would need at least 3-4 of these panels to keep up with the load. This is predicated on only about 4-5 solar peak hours per day, the main disadvantage to this technology.
SurvivalReport said :
January 26, 2009 at 7:41 am
He hunting camp …
He hunting camp there has lights and ceiling fans in every room 7 plus bathroom. Guys plug in cellphones and laptops to recharge. TV hasn’t run there in almost 3 years- no one watches it. There is a little apartment size fridge and it will draw the batts down in 2 days if used during a couple bad solar days. This size system would be the perfect size for a “backup” for a regular house. Course you can ADD to it as money permits also. A couple more panels wouldn’t hurt. Thanks for watching! SR
jokertim777 said :
January 26, 2009 at 7:41 am
Thanks for showing …
Thanks for showing a more affordable system ($3,000ish?).
Besides powering lights, what else can a system like this handle?
Refrigeration/freezer would be nice, but that takes a lot of energy. Also heating in the winter (also a big drain)?
What are the typical planned uses of a system this size?
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