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<blockquote data-quote="wbvs58" data-source="post: 1213390" data-attributes="member: 16453"><p>I rely completely on solar power, mainly because it would cost me over $100,000 to get the power brought in to me. I have a modest system about 3.5 kw of panels charging 6x800 ah batteries plus a wind turbine helping the charge but needs a lot of wind to get some decent current going but often when it is overcast the wind blows well. I have a diesel generator for back up power.</p><p>Most visitors would not know that things were any different to being on grid but then they use the power as if it is on the grid which is OK most of the time. It is just when you live with it you are more aware of things, you subconsciously know when you have had a bad day for charging the batteries and you modify your behaviour a bit like not use the microwave every 5 minutes or you put the kettle on the stove instead of the electric jug and you might put the bread under the griller instead of the toaster. On good days which is most of the time I will use the microwave and toaster etc and it is no problem, you just become more aware. </p><p>If you think you can run a house with reverse cycle aircon and such then forget it. I can weld using an inverter style welder but welding is usually only in short bursts and is not a big power consumer.</p><p>I also have a solar hot water service which I have only just recently installed, I picked it up at a clearing sale for $50 and it works great, it had never been installed before.</p><p>If your idea is saving emissions for the environment then when you start burning wood for heating you are going to give back your carbon credits real fast. Overall I enjoy being independant, if the lights go out your first thought is the bluddy power company and then you remember hey, that's my problem so you go and fix it, not that you have many problems. I wouldn't hesitate to build a house somewhere remote these days as these sort of power systems are very reliable and easy to live with.</p><p>Most components are available on ebay at a small fraction of the cost of what you will pay someone to professionally install a system. Just depends how comfortable you are with DIY. Batteries are the biggest expense but some good second hand ones can be found, retired early by the Telco companies, they usually have been well maintained.</p><p>If you need more info PM me.</p><p>Ken</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wbvs58, post: 1213390, member: 16453"] I rely completely on solar power, mainly because it would cost me over $100,000 to get the power brought in to me. I have a modest system about 3.5 kw of panels charging 6x800 ah batteries plus a wind turbine helping the charge but needs a lot of wind to get some decent current going but often when it is overcast the wind blows well. I have a diesel generator for back up power. Most visitors would not know that things were any different to being on grid but then they use the power as if it is on the grid which is OK most of the time. It is just when you live with it you are more aware of things, you subconsciously know when you have had a bad day for charging the batteries and you modify your behaviour a bit like not use the microwave every 5 minutes or you put the kettle on the stove instead of the electric jug and you might put the bread under the griller instead of the toaster. On good days which is most of the time I will use the microwave and toaster etc and it is no problem, you just become more aware. If you think you can run a house with reverse cycle aircon and such then forget it. I can weld using an inverter style welder but welding is usually only in short bursts and is not a big power consumer. I also have a solar hot water service which I have only just recently installed, I picked it up at a clearing sale for $50 and it works great, it had never been installed before. If your idea is saving emissions for the environment then when you start burning wood for heating you are going to give back your carbon credits real fast. Overall I enjoy being independant, if the lights go out your first thought is the bluddy power company and then you remember hey, that's my problem so you go and fix it, not that you have many problems. I wouldn't hesitate to build a house somewhere remote these days as these sort of power systems are very reliable and easy to live with. Most components are available on ebay at a small fraction of the cost of what you will pay someone to professionally install a system. Just depends how comfortable you are with DIY. Batteries are the biggest expense but some good second hand ones can be found, retired early by the Telco companies, they usually have been well maintained. If you need more info PM me. Ken [/QUOTE]
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