Category: Solar / Power / Energy
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5 Great Ways to Benefit from the Sun’s Power
I’m a huge fan of utilizing whatever I have around me and using the power of nature is no exception. I’ve mentioned in the past, however, that I’m not a very “out of the box” type of thinker so it helps me tremendously to have seen what can be done by others first. So, without further ado,…
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Review of Whistler 800 Watt Power Inverter
This inverter is one that Steven Harris of Solar1234.com recommends as being a viable option for powering a refrigerator if the power goes out. And, to be honest, that’s the sole reason why I choose to purchase it as I have no other major appliance that I feel MUST be powered during a grid-down situation.…
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Review of PowerPot V (by INCH Survival)
Considering that it’s camping season again, you might be interested in one of an assortment of camping stoves that generate small amounts of power to charge devices like phones such as this PowerPot V Review by INCH Survival (also includes pictures and brief video overview). I’ve been contemplating something like this for a little while now……
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Review of Tenergy T-2299 Universal Smart Battery Charger With AC/DC Plugs
A while back I purchased this Tenergy Universal Smart Battery Charger as my primary battery charger. I did so for two main reasons: it has the capability to plug directly into a car’s auxiliary outlet using a provided DC plug and it can charge all manner of rechargeable batteries, from the common AAA- and AA-cells…
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My Failed Passive Solar Heater Experiment (And What I Learned From It)
Like most bloggers, I want to be able to show you cool things, tell you everything is wonderful, and especially share my successes. I was optimistically expected to be able to do just that today but it’s not the case. You see, it all went wrong when I decided to do my own thing and…
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3 Easy DIY Solar Cookers Infographic
I thought I would try my hand at making an infographic of my own and I figured why not start with solar cookers. Anyway, I would like to hear your feedback about it… is it helpful, interesting, too big, ugly, not enough info, just right, or what? If it’s interesting, please choose to pin it on…
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Comparison of Lanterns: Propane vs. Kerosene vs. Battery-Powered
Since I’m into lighting options these days, I figured I would compare the three most commonly used lanterns: propane, kerosene, and battery-powered to see how they stack up to each other. In this case, I’m comparing a Coleman Two-Mantle Propane Lantern, Stansport Kerosene Lantern, Rayovac Sportsman LED Lantern, and I threw in another small battery-powered…
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Solar Panel System Design – My Experience
What was I Trying to Accomplish with this Solar Panel System? The point to this solar panel system was to allow me to charge/use assorted small electronics in an extended disaster scenario, such as my wife’s Ipod phone, my Ipod, recharge AA and AAA batteries, and maybe some limited use of my laptop. I wouldn’t mind…