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Old 04-10-2014, 05:22 PM   #16 (permalink)
Xringer
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PV can be used in a lot of different ways..

That video got me laughing..
But, also made me think maybe I could use one of my PV arrays to top-off the 144V pack in my wife's Prius C..

I've also been considering using 800w of PV power to get rid of some rodents
that are digging a zillion little tunnels under the back lawn..
Like one of those fishing worm /w generator rigs..


But, right now that array (and my tracking array) are busy making hot water..
Yeah, it's crazy I know. But you can actually make a good bit of hot water with PV..


http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...solarfarm2.jpg

Without the PV, the ASHP ( A7 heatpump) would be running everyday, instead of once a week.. Or less..

Yeah, you can use PV for some crazy things.. Just be ready for a barrage of criticism from purist..
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