Posted inFood! House Stuff Life Stuff
My first attempt at canning.
I'm not sure why they call it canning, since you put the stuff in jars, but I guess "jarring" sounds bad. My friend from work Kristen was kind enough to…
Posted inCars Tech Things I want
A Nissan in my future?
Nissan Leaf: The First Affordable Electric Car? If you're wondering when we'll finally have an all-electric car that's both affordable and dependable, Nissan may have the answer. The all-electric, five-passenger…
Posted inHouse Stuff Treehugger Stuff
Getting started with Wattvision
I'm was invited to be on the beta program for wattvision's product, and the hardware arrived today. It is a small sensor that attaches to the outside of your meter,…
Posted inHouse Stuff Life Stuff Things I want
About some propane tanks.
Propane is an interesting fuel. Unlike Gasoline or Diesel, its CLEAN burning, it never goes bad, and its safe to keep around. Its also a dandy way of getting your…
Posted inLife Stuff Solar Power Tech
The Solar Bench, soon to become the Solar Wall
Well, This is it. The final set of hardware, ready to install. Its capable of completely working as is, just wouldn't pass code due to lack of conduits, and one…
Posted inSolar Power Tech Treehugger Stuff
Permits are here, lets get this started!
The Permits are here! Lets get this thing started! I should have all the parts I need, and all the permits needed. All thats left is to file with Progress…
Posted inSolar Power Tech Treehugger Stuff
A new record! and some stats.
Today, a new record. 12.5kwh produced today, with LOUSY weather. I've gathered the system stats for the past couple months, just as we've started changes. Hopefully I'll have better stats…
Posted inSolar Power Tech Treehugger Stuff
Tracker #1 is ALIVE! and Making Power!
Tracker #1 has been moved to its new home, and wired up to the system. This baby really kicks out the power, all day long. Sadly we've had terrible weather…
Posted inHouse Stuff Solar Power Tech
Yet another Record!
I've crossed another milestone, a new record has been set here. A new peak output, I've produced 16amps of 120v during the day on solar. Next step should get me…
Posted inHouse Stuff Solar Power Treehugger Stuff
MORE SOLAR PANELS!
Well, my good buddy Jim (and his son Alex) came over today to help me (read: let me watch him work) put the last 6 solar panels up on the…