Saturday, 6 February 2016

How To's: Emergency Power from a Land Line


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Thermoelectric Fan Powered by a Candle


Total cost was about 50€ (incl. shipping costs). I used some spare parts but I bought most of it.

Components used:
• CPU-cooler (cold side): Zalman CNPS5X (Base plate: 33x33mm)
• CPU-cooler (hot side): From an old PC (WxLxH=78x63x67mm)
• TEC-module: TEC1-07110T200 (30x30x3.3mm)
• DC Motor: 1,5-3V
• USB-fan (metal, only needed the fan)
• Thermal paste: Arctic MX-4
• A piece of wood
• Two pull springs
• Four M4 bolts and two M3 bolts
• Aluminum tubes (optional)

TEC specification (at ΔT=68C):
Vmax: 8.5
Imax: 10
Qmax: 52.7
Tmax: 200 degrees Celsius
Source: http://www.termo-gen.com

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Sunday, 23 March 2014

Solar Panel Review

Solar Panels Review: 2014
  1. Kyocera KD315GX-LPB
  2. Canadian Solar CS6X-305M
  3. Grape Solar 390W
  4. Grape Solar 250W
  5. Suntech STP255S-20/Wdb
  6. Samsung LPC250SM
  7. Sharp ND-Q245F
  8. Lumos LSX 250-60M
  9. Sharp ND-F2Q235

Top Ten Suppliers of 2012:



  • Yingli — China
  • First Solar — US
  • Trina Solar — China
  • Canadian Solar — China
  • Suntech — China
  • Sharp Solar — Japan
  • Jinko Solar — China
  • SunPower — US
  • REC Group — Norway
  • Hanwha SolarOne — China

    • Read more at http://solarlove.org/10-top-solar-module-manufacturers-in-2012-ihs-report/#VIeOv4HpIZwTpX7t.99


  • Yingli — China
  • First Solar — US
  • Trina Solar — China
  • Canadian Solar — China
  • Suntech — China
  • Sharp Solar — Japan
  • Jinko Solar — China
  • SunPower — US
  • REC Group — Norway
  • Hanwha SolarOne — China

    • Read more at http://solarlove.org/10-top-solar-module-manufacturers-in-2012-ihs-report/#VIeOv4HpIZwTpX7t.9
    1. Yingli (China)
    2. First Solar (USA)
    3. Suntech (China)
    4. Trina Solar (China)
    5. Canadian Solar (most operations in China)
    6. Sharp (Japan – Conglomerate)
    7. Jinko Solar (China)
    8. JA Solar (China)
    9. Sunpower (USA)
    10. Hanwa SolarOne (China)

  • Yingli — China
  • First Solar — US
  • Trina Solar — China
  • Canadian Solar — China
  • Suntech — China
  • Sharp Solar — Japan
  • Jinko Solar — China
  • SunPower — US
  • REC Group — Norway
  • Hanwha SolarOne —

    • Read more at http://solarlove.org/10-top-solar-module-manufacturers-in-2012-ihs-report/#VIeOv4HpIZwTpX7t.99

  • Yingli — China
  • First Solar — US
  • Trina Solar — China
  • Canadian Solar — China
  • Suntech — China
  • Sharp Solar — Japan
  • Jinko Solar — China
  • SunPower — US
  • REC Group — Norway
  • Hanwha SolarOne —

    • Read more at http://solarlove.org/10-top-solar-module-manufacturers-in-2012-ihs-report/#VIeOv4HpIZwTpX7t.99

  • Yingli — China
  • First Solar — US
  • Trina Solar — China
  • Canadian Solar — China
  • Suntech — China
  • Sharp Solar — Japan
  • Jinko Solar — China
  • SunPower — US
  • REC Group — Norway
  • Hanwha SolarOne — China

    • Read more at http://solarlove.org/10-top-solar-module-manufacturers-in-2012-ihs-report/#VIeOv4HpIZwTpX7t.9

  • Yingli — China
  • First Solar — US
  • Trina Solar — China
  • Canadian Solar — China
  • Suntech — China
  • Sharp Solar — Japan
  • Jinko Solar — China
  • SunPower — US
  • REC Group — Norway
  • Hanwha SolarOne — China

    • Read more at http://solarlove.org/10-top-solar-module-manufacturers-in-2012-ihs-report/#VIeOv4HpIZwTpX7t.99

  • Yingli — China
  • First Solar — US
  • Trina Solar — China
  • Canadian Solar — China
  • Suntech — China
  • Sharp Solar — Japan
  • Jinko Solar — China
  • SunPower — US
  • REC Group — Norway
  • Hanwha SolarOne — China

    • Read more at http://solarlove.org/10-top-solar-module-manufacturers-in-2012-ihs-report/#VIeOv4HpIZwTpX7t.99

  • Yingli — China
  • First Solar — US
  • Trina Solar — China
  • Canadian Solar — China
  • Suntech — China
  • Sharp Solar — Japan
  • Jinko Solar — China
  • SunPower — US
  • REC Group — Norway
  • Hanwha SolarOne — China

    • Read more at http://solarlove.org/10-top-solar-module-manufacturers-in-2012-ihs-report/#VIeOv4HpIZwTpX7t.99

  • Yingli — China
  • First Solar — US
  • Trina Solar — China
  • Canadian Solar — China
  • Suntech — China
  • Sharp Solar — Japan
  • Jinko Solar — China
  • SunPower — US
  • REC Group — Norway
  • Hanwha SolarOne — China

    • Read more at http://solarlove.org/10-top-solar-module-manufacturers-in-2012-ihs-report/#VIeOv4HpIZwTpX7t.99

  • Yingli — China
  • First Solar — US
  • Trina Solar — China
  • Canadian Solar — China
  • Suntech — China
  • Sharp Solar — Japan
  • Jinko Solar — China
  • SunPower — US
  • REC Group — Norway
  • Hanwha SolarOne — China

    • Read more at http://solarlove.org/10-top-solar-module-manufacturers-in-2012-ihs-report/#VIeOv4HpIZwTpX7t.99
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    Evaluate and Lower Your Energy Use

    Start by pulling out your electric bills and calculate the average Kilowatt Hours (kWh) for both the winter and summer seasons, and make a note of your highest energy use. Your utility company may already have these calculations available through your online account, or give their customer service a call. These are key figures to help determine the size of your solar electric system. Click to read more
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    Home Appliance Energy Use

    Appliance
    Watts
    Appliance
    Watts
    Appliance
    Watts
    Central Air Conditioner NA
    5,000
    Electric blanket
    200
    		 Hedge trimmer
    450
    Electric Clothes Dryer NA
    3,400
    		 Shaver
    15
    		 Weed eater
    500
    Oven
    3,000
    Waterpik
    100
    		 1/4” drill
    250
    Hair Dryer
    1,538
    		 Well Pump (1/3-1 HP)
    480-1200
    		 1/2” drill
    750
    Dishwasher
    1200-1500
    Laptop
    60-250
    		 1” drill
    1000
    Coffee Machine
    1,500
    Plasma TV
    339
    		 9” disc sander
    1200
    Microwave
    1,500
    LCD TV
    213
    		 3” belt sander
    1000
    Popcorn Popper
    1,400
    		 25” color TV
    150
    		 12” chain saw
    1100
    Toaster oven
    1,200
    19” color TV
    70
    		 14” band saw
    1100
    Hot Plate
    1200
    12” black and white TV
    20
    		 7-1/4” circular saw
    900
    Iron
    1,100
    Stereo
    10-30
    		 8-1/4” circular saw
    1400
    Toaster
    1,100
    Satellite dish
    30
    		 Refrigerator/ Freezer**
    Microwave
    500-1500
    Radiotelephone - Receive
    5
    		 20 cu. ft. (AC) 1411 watt-hours/day*
    Room Air Conditioner NA
    1,100
    Radiotelephone - Transmit
    40-150
    		 16 cu. ft. (AC)
    1200 watt-hours /day*
    Vacuum Cleaner
    500
    LIghts
    		 Freezer
    Water heater
    479
    100 watt incandescent bulb
    100
    		 15 cu. ft. (Upright)
    1240 watt-hours /day*
    Sink Waste Disposal
    450
    25 watt compact fluor. bulb
    28
    		 15 cu. ft. (Chest) 1080 watt-hours /day*
    Espresso Machine
    360
    50 watt DC incandescent
    50
    		 Cell Phone - recharge 2-4 watts
    Dehumidifier
    350
    		 40 watt DC halogen
    40
    		 MP3 Player - recharge .25-.40 watts
    Blender
    300
    		 20 watt DC compact fluor.
    22
    		 * TV’s,VCR’s and other devices left plugged in, but not turned on, still draw power.

    **To estimate the number of hours that a refrigerator actually operates at its maximum wattage, divide the total time the refrigerator is plugged in by three. Refrigerators, although turned "on" all the time, actually cycle on and off as needed to maintain interior temperatures.
    Humidifier
    300-1000
    CFL Bulb (60-watt equivalent)
    18
    Video Game Player
    195
    CFL Bulb (40-watt equivalent)
    11
    Standard TV
    188
    		 CFL Bulb (75-watt equivalent)
    20
    Monitor
    150
    		 CFL Bulb (100-watt equivalent)
    30
    Computer
    120
    Heaters***
    Portable Fan
    100
    Engine Block Heater NA
    150-1000
    Ceiling Fan
    100
    Portable Heater NA
    1500
    Can Opener
    100
    		 Waterbed Heater NA
    400
    Curling Iron
    90
    		 Stock Tank Heater NA
    100
    Stereo
    60
    Furnace Blower
    300-1000
    Cable Box
    20
    		 Clothes Dryer - Gas Heated 300-400
    Clock Radio
    7
    		 Well Pump (1/3-1HP) 480-1200
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    Survivorman - Off The Grid

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    Sunday, 2 March 2014

    How To Make A Wind Power Generator


    PDF Instructions

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