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Old 07-05-2013, 02:55 PM   #21 (permalink)
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great thanks Ive been wanting other real world solar users advice for awhile.
he said in that mix n match PV sizes draw down output of largest panels I diddnt understand that very much though.
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Another month, another batch of cool projects to take a look at.


1) DIY 9.2kw Solar Array

Pinballlooking has put together a very nice 9.2 kW solar array. Check it ot.

DIY 9.2kw solar array - EcoRenovator

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2) Hot Water Heater Timer Options

Pirate is looking for a hot water heater timer. He gets a list of options on what can be used.

Looking for water heater timer - EcoRenovator

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3) Rheem HP50RH Water Heater Review

Hikerjohnson goes over the installation and then reviews his new Rheem HP50RH heat pump water heater.

Review: Rheem HP50RH Water Heater - EcoRenovator

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4) Attic Heat Project Designed From The Bottom Up

Exeric has designed a great heating system that utilizes hot attic air to help heat his home.

Attic heat project designed from the bottom up - EcoRenovator

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5) Solar Swing Set

Ever find yourself in need of a ground mount for your PV panel? Why not use your kid's swing set? That is what BenNelson is doing.

Solar Swing-Set - EcoRenovator
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Old 11-05-2013, 12:27 PM   #24 (permalink)
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More cool stuff going on. Check it out.

1) Heat pumps for dummies (beginners guide)

Do you want to know what a heat pump is and how and why its so efficient? Check out our new thread that attempts to demystify these devices. If you know a lot about them we need your help too to make this thread a great resource.

Heat Pumps for dummies (beginners guide) - EcoRenovator

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2) LED lights - What're you using?

Have you used LED lights? Would you like to know what works and what doesn't? Check this out to see what is working and what isn't for people.

Anyone using/used LEDs? - EcoRenovator

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3) Are the sub $300, 400w wind generator from china/ebay worth it?

ATLleaf asks if cheap chinese wind generators are worth it.

Are the sub $300, 400w wind generator from china/ebay worth it? - EcoRenovator

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4) Low power modem and router

How much power does your modem and router suck up? You know those things that are plugged in 24/7... Its worth a look.

looking for a low power modem and router - EcoRenovator

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5) Free air source heat pump project

Hikerjohnson finds a free air source heat pump on the side of the road and is starting to fix it up for his own use.

Air Source Heat Pump Project! - EcoRenovator
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Old 11-05-2013, 03:42 PM   #25 (permalink)
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FWIW -- we've moved our home from CFL to LED lighting for two reasons (in order of precendence):

1) LEDs consume less power for same/better lumen output.

2) LEDs produce less heat so can be operated upside-down (where CFL lamps tend to overheat and fail sooner).
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Here is some more stuff. Check it out!

*) Win free stuff in our fall giveaway by posting in the forum

We're giving away some great prizes, from a TED 5000-G whole house
electricity meter to a Kill-a-Watt, to low flow showerheads, to a Black &
Decker thermal leak detector, and more. To qualify to win, all you
have to do is participate in the forum between now and the end of
November. Every post you make counts as an entry. More details:

2013 EcoRenovator Fall Giveaway! (Just post in the forum to qualify.) - EcoRenovator

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1) What kind of PEX tubing for hydronic heat?

Daox is getting ready to put in a hydronic floor in his office, so he inquires about what PEX tubing to use for it.

What kind of PEX tubing for hydronic heat? - EcoRenovator

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2) DIY solar dehumidifier

NiHaoMike contemplates a DIY solar dehumidifier using calcium chloride as a desiccant.

DIY solar dehumidifier - EcoRenovator

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3) Building an attic door insulation enclosure

RobbMeeX contemplates buying or building an attic door enclosure.

Building an attic door insulation enclosure. Thoughts/Help needed... - EcoRenovator

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4) Solar space heating for shop

Randen is building solar hot water panels into the outer wall of his shop to heat it.

Solar space heating for shop - EcoRenovator

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5) Another hot water tank heat pump

In addition to the solar hot water project, Randen also salvaged a hot water tank and window A/C unit that he is hacking into a hot water heater.

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Old 12-26-2013, 03:22 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Another month, another update:



1) Using suntuf as the only roofing on a large shop?

Skyking asks about using suntuf corrugated polycarbonate as a roofing
material to aid in heating his shop.

using suntuf as the only roofing on a large shop? - EcoRenovator

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2) Internet / wifi thermostats

Daox does research on the available internet / wifi thermostats, and then
goes about installing and reviewing the one he selected.

Research:
Internet / wifi thermostats - EcoRenovator

Install and review:
Motison CyberStat CY1201 WiFi thermostat installation & review - EcoRenovator

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3) Cycling Losses for Gas Furnaces

Servicetech brings up the question of how much cycling losses hurt your
energy usage.

Cycling Losses for Gas Furnaces - EcoRenovator

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4) Solar hot air panel construction guide

Solarhotairpanels put together a very nice PDF guide on how to build
your own solar hot air panels. He has had great success with his own.

Pics of 2 DIY systems being built / Hot Air Collectors and Drainback System - EcoRenovator

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5) Does bubble-wrap work for insulating windows?

AC_Hacker did some testing a while back to see if bubble-wrap works for
insulating windows. Check out his results.

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Yeah, solar is something else. I got about a thousand watts in 2 diffferent panels. FIrst off if you build a panel of broken cells, the smallest cell will be your bottle neck, so you need to test them all and really go with larger unbroken cells. If you plan on doing grid tie inverters, check the voltage ranges and build your panel or shop for one that has the similar output. Many panels are ment to be connected to a 12,24,36,48, etc battery bank, so the voltage is accordingly. Grid tie panels have different voltage ranges for use with GTIs.

When it comes to multiple panels and MPPT, you need to run all like panels in series or use a MPPT a panel. If the voltage starts to dip too fast due to shading, etc the MPPT wont suck low enough or reset its load to take advantage of what the panels can produce.

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More interesting topics to browse...



1) LED vs. CF vs. Incandescent (2012/2013 DOE testing)

See the US Department of Energy's results after testing out incandescent vs compact florescent vs LED lightbulbs.

LED vs. CF vs. Incandescent (2012/2013 DOE testing) - EcoRenovator

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2) How much power does your house use in standby?

How much power does your house use when everything is 'off'? Share and check out what others use as well.

How much power does your house use in standby. - EcoRenovator

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3) Evaporator sizing - is bigger better?

Acuario asks how large to size the evaporator in his heat pump project he is working on.

Evaporator sizing - is bigger better? - EcoRenovator

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4) Electric garden tractor & snow plow

DH1 shares a video of his electric garden tractor plowing his driveway quietly and with ease.

Electric Garden Tractor - EcoRenovator

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5) 2014 new years resolutions / goals

Do you have some goals for your 2014 renovations? Share them and see what others will be up to this year.

2014 new years resolutions / goals - EcoRenovator
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Another month, another list of interesting things.



1) Passive cooled house in the tropics

A very interesting house design that minimizes radiant heat gain to a large degree.

Passive cooled house in the tropics - EcoRenovator

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2) Cheap window reverse cycle ac build

Check out Jeff5may's modification of a window A/C unit into a window heat pump for heating and cooling.

cheap window reverse cycle ac build - EcoRenovator

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3) My DIY cellulose wall dense pack experience

Exeric shares some very helpful information on DIY dense packing his walls with cellulose.

My DIY cellulose wall dense pack experience - EcoRenovator

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4) Ventless washer and dryer vs high efficiency dryer and washer

Nokiasixteth asks about the difference between a ventless washer and dryer and a high efficiency washer and dryer.

Ventless washer and dryer vs high efficiency dryer and washer - EcoRenovator

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5) What is your average kWh/day usage?

An oldie, but a goodie. How much electricity do you use per day? Compare with other ecorenovators.

What is your average kWh/day usage? - EcoRenovator

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