http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ Forums: Recent Posts en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:41:28 +0000 http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=391#post-1114 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:47:02 +0000 newdetroitsound@gmail.com 1114@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>I'm Justin. Just to befriend some likeminded people near me. I live Wyandotte and currently live with my grandmother, temporarily. I will be going off the grid within the next few years, though. I've lived out in the forest before for a few months, but not in the winter. I got really lucky that time though I think, I trying busking and made about 8-12 dollars a day playing the guitar, but that usually only works in the summer when people are outside doing stuff more. I've been looking for a job since December of last year and I'm optimistic, but getting very frustrated. If anything happens to my grandmother (87) than I don't know what I'm going to do. My mom is supposed to inherit her house, so I might end up staying but than we'll have to pay the overly high city taxes. The water/heat is like 38-50 dollars month depending on the month. We usually keep it between 69 and 74. Basic Cable is 29.95 a month. I could most likely apply for food stamps if I had to but I wouldnt neccesarily get them until I start school. Going to Wayne County Community College in the spring. Can't wait to start that. Well if anyone lives in Wayne County let me know! </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=372#post-1113 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:24:10 +0000 newdetroitsound@gmail.com 1113@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>i was really interested in this but I'm kinda looking to make my own makeshift Maguyver sort of one. </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=244#post-1112 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:34:02 +0000 mmray31 1112@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>and we are also very thankful having you here!<br /> it won't be a very nice and informative thread if it isn't because of people like you</p> <p><a href="http://www.debt-iva.best-debt-consolidation.co.uk">Debt IVA</a> </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=390#post-1111 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:32:04 +0000 TreasureGift 1111@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>I'm no expert, so don't take my word for it, but I believe that the thickness has less to do with this, but if the glass has a UV coating on it, that might have an effect on things though. I would say to set up a small scale version of what you want to do, use one sheet of glass, build a frame, set it up where the sun can directly hit it, measure the temps inside and outside the unit. That's probably the best way to see how it will work for you.</p> <p>Let us know how it works.</p> <p>Wretha </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=390#post-1110 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:01:18 +0000 supert8ch 1110@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>I am not having any luck with someone telling me if the glass i have is to thick to use for a solar heater. it is 7/8" x 32" 72" Was going to use it to help with heating my addon room. I have 22 sheets available to make them with. </p> <p>Any help would be wonderful, thank you. </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=241#post-1109 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:05:17 +0000 wes loder 1109@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>This is a follow up to our post from four months ago. Last week we received our occupancy permit. So we are set to go. Still no electricity except with generator, no refrigerator, no stove except grill and the oven of our masonry heater (in season). But we have hot water when the sun shines, and the place is getting comfortable. The inspectors gave us virtually no trouble. WE DO have a regular septic, and the place is 1/5 mile from the nearest neighbor, so setbacks were never an issue. WES LODER </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=388#post-1107 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:44:43 +0000 jane99 1107@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>40 acre ozark retreat for sale - perfect off-the-grid opportunity ... Create your own organic village - sanctuary - retreat - camp - whatever your dreams</p> <p><a href="http://www.creatingsanctuary.net/ozark_retreat.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.creatingsanctuary.net/ozark_retreat.php</a></p> <p>Do not deny what is pure, raw, wild &#38; free.<br /> It may be the best of you.</p> <p>peace &#38; love,</p> <p>jane harlow </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=362#post-1105 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:22:30 +0000 12vman 1105@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>I watched them. Great work! </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=366#post-1104 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:32:34 +0000 anteror 1104@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>You can read real life ecisting systems having Exmork too;</p> <p><a href="http://www.mypoweronline.tv/profiles/blogs/70-off-the-grid" rel="nofollow">http://www.mypoweronline.tv/profiles/blogs/70-off-the-grid</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.mypoweronline.tv/profiles/blogs/2kw-of-wind-and-12-kw-of-solar" rel="nofollow">http://www.mypoweronline.tv/profiles/blogs/2kw-of-wind-and-12-kw-of-solar</a></p> <p>Antero<br /> Finland </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=387#post-1103 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:03:45 +0000 rainy 1103@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>Underground homes stay a constant temp so you don't actually need heating or cooling. </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=385#post-1101 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:40:05 +0000 Oven Lover 1101@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>I posted this at another forum, but I thought the bright minds on this site might want to tackle this.</p> <p>My roommate and I disagree on this issue. I'm not sure I'm right, but he's pretty sure I'm wrong. I think he thinks that because that's what everyone else thinks.</p> <p>It occurs to me that, in the winter when we already have our gas furnace keeping the house at 65-68, it might be cost-neutral to keep our electric oven at 350 at all times.</p> <p>First, I do recognize that heating the entire house solely with the electric oven would likely be more expensive due to the fact that the electric heating element will not be as efficient as our gas furnace. However, the oven's main power-drain stages are during pre-heating and actual cooking. A significantly lower amount of power is needed to simply maintain the internal temperature when it's empty.</p> <p>Second, electricity is relatively inexpensive (and semi-green) in our area due to it being 95%+ provided by hydro-power sources. This makes the equation tip towards my favor far more than it would in an average American house that uses electricity from costlier sources.</p> <p>This leads me towards considering how to conduct an experiment that really finds out the truth.</p> <p>So far, I've decided that the actual wattage of the oven itself is irrelevant and near impossible to use as a means of deduction. It would be far better and accurate to attach a meter to the oven's power cable and record the power draw on warm-up as well as the average draw during a few hours of empty heat maintenance. I figure a 2 hour sample will provide enough data to determine the average on a monthly basis since the conditions will remain constant all day on every day.</p> <p>The tough part is determining how much heat the oven adds to the overall temperature of the house, and therefore how much gas use it saves.</p> <p>This is the part where you tell me I'm an idiot and/or suggest some methods. </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=244#post-1100 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:39:19 +0000 lamar5292 1100@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>Thank you folks for the warm response!</p> <p>I have dedicated my life to helping others learn to live simple self sufficient lifestyles and preserve the homesteader ways and I am seeing a lot of interest- which makes me very happy!</p> <p>I now have videos:</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/solarcabin" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/user/solarcabin</a></p> <p>And I have started an free online newspaper called Homesteader News:</p> <p><a href="http://www.homesteadernews.com" rel="nofollow">www.homesteadernews.com</a></p> <p>Please ask questions and I am always happy to help others with ideas!</p> <p>LaMar </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=254#post-1099 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:32:50 +0000 lamar5292 1099@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>Homesteader News November 2009 issue is now online!</p> <p>Whats new in this issue:</p> <p>Katherine Yarber- 72 Hour Emergency Kit</p> <p>Krystal Beers- Domestic Rabbit Meat &#38; Herbal Remedies</p> <p>Shannon Rizzo- The 4th Growing Season</p> <p>Tanya Kelley- Cut your animal vaccination costs</p> <p>Steve Curtis- "wheres the meat ?"</p> <p>Maggie Mae- Preparing your homestead for winter</p> <p>Yvette Allen- how to make a cornucopia<br /> LaMar- picking a generator and drilling a water well</p> <p>PLUS- How to have a home with no house payments and no utility bills!</p> <p>Homesteader news is a free online newspaper written by homesteaders for homesteaders, off-gridders, and country folk!</p> <p>Please come by and pull up a chair!</p> <p><a href="http://www.homesteadernews.com" rel="nofollow">www.homesteadernews.com</a></p> <p>LaMar </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=384#post-1098 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:26:57 +0000 drylandfish 1098@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>I'm looking for recommendations for an LP gas tankless hot water heater with sealed combustion approved for use in a mobile home. Preferably one that doesn't require power for ignition or venting. We have a small solar array, but power is precious in the winter here and would rather not run the genny for anything but days of darkness. </p> <p>Any suggestions?</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p>John </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=379#post-1097 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:08:39 +0000 ddunlap 1097@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>Hello Daniel. My names Delaney and I'm interested in talking about your offer. I'm 22 years old, married and I'm from the states. Me and my wife have been planning to go off grid within the next year or so. I own some Property myself that I'm going to sell when we decide to make the move. So there would be some money I would be bringing into this partnership to better our situation. Anyways if you would like to talk about it more shoot me an email at <a href="mailto:eldudeness@hotmail.com">eldudeness@hotmail.com</a></p> <p>-Delaney </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=308#post-1096 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:37:06 +0000 Policy123 1096@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>One might say that in truth, <a href="http://www.us-promo-code.com">Promo Code</a> is tied up closely with the <a href="http://www.us-promo-code.com/vistaprint-promo-code">Vistaprint Promo Code</a>. Maybe this comes as a shock to some of those individuals, <a href="http://www.us-promo-code.com/pc-pitstop-promo-code">pc pitstop promo code</a> or <a href="http://www.us-promo-code.com/123inkjets-promo-code">123Inkjets Promo Code</a> notwithstanding. 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Cheers, -shad </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=379#post-1088 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:29:05 +0000 dannyjamesharris 1088@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>Hi There.</p> <p>I am looking for a partner to join me off-gridding on my land in Scotland.</p> <p>I am an easy going 21 year old who enjoys having a laugh and living differently!</p> <p>The plot in question is plentyfull big enough for a young couple of young single person.</p> <p>It would be great to hitch up with somebody and get out of this 9-5 rat race and begin to enjoy life to its full.</p> <p>I look forward to hearing from anybody who may be interested in joining me.</p> <p>Kind Regards.</p> <p>Daniel </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=228#post-1087 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:01:32 +0000 Anonymous 1087@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>I have bought my Solar Panels from Todae, and am using them for several months without any problem, and great output. You can check their site at:<br /> <a href="http://www.todae.com.au/SolarPanels/SolarPanels" rel="nofollow">http://www.todae.com.au/SolarPanels/SolarPanels</a><br /> They are really good. </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=244#post-1086 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:39:45 +0000 Anonymous 1086@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>Great !! I think you have built a fantastic home and lifestyle with the help of these <a href="http://www.todae.com.au/SolarPanels/SolarPanels">solar panels</a>. It looks so perfect. </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=332#post-1085 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:23:19 +0000 Anonymous 1085@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>Do not trust these sites. </p> <p>The worst ripoff I have found is in Australia - this site - todae.com.au. It is run by a bunch of liars. <a href="http://www.todae.com.au/SolarPanels/SolarPanels">these people</a> solar panels. </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=223#post-1083 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:48:33 +0000 Anonymous 1083@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>You will get a number of options and advice for this type of set-up. This site is a total rip-off - be warned:- <a href="http://www.todae.com.au/SolarPanels/SolarPanels">Solar Panels</a> for help.<br /> It is run by spammers and scumbags who rip off innocent people!! </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=363#post-1077 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:28:18 +0000 Anonymous 1077@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>I have seen the video clips. They are really good. </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=301#post-1076 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:24:41 +0000 MM 1076@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>Hey Dave,</p> <p>I know this post is very late and you probably already have a site but it may help someone else out there also looking.</p> <p>What you're looking for is out there as purely agricultural land (see daft.ie/commercial) but what you are prepared to pay and where you are prepared to buy are not compatible.</p> <p>The remote pennisulas in the south-west are some of the most over priced areas of Ireland for their beauty and remoteness. Land there is expensive and sites more so, even in this resession time. And any visit to the area will show you that the beauty claim is in no way undeserved.</p> <p>If you want cheap land you need to look at areas that have very little internationally recognised beauty or views (local beauty is still very much evident) these areas include counties Monaghan and Cavan.</p> <p>But even there, for land you can put a caravan on you are talking about €5,000 to €10,000 per acre minimum, anything cheaper and it'll be either bog or forest or steep hillside, etc. Not including solicitors fees and land registration fees. </p> <p>Remember also you will need planning permission to drill a well and create access onto your land (assuming you already have road frontage but no gate). 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Geo Thermal is an interest for us as is Hydro power anyone with advice on these subjects? We are off to look at possible properties in Galicia soon and would love to meet people living there..<br /> We will also look at building all or part of a home with polystyrene Blocks, has anyone done that in Spain( we have built two) </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=373#post-1062 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:49:42 +0000 fuzzflyer 1062@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>I recently heard about a community project that has taken off, started in thre UK I believe, groups get together then approach councils as a group rather than an individual to obtain grants to go off grid etc. </p> <p> Does anyone have the web addres or any info? </p> http://www.off-grid.net/forum/topic.php?id=59#post-1060 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:46:12 +0000 garytoh 1060@http://www.off-grid.net/forum/ <p>I do agree that a website link is required. I found this on the internet looks preety interesting , related to Zero energy solar house -http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/solar/house.html . Total cost of house came out to be $43000 in 2004.</p> <p>--------------- </p>