Electricity / Power: Mains, Solar, Hydro & Wind Power

313 topics in this forum

1. What is your current electric rate, where you live? 1 2 3 4 10

   By Paul, February 6, 2014
   • 140 replies
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   • Woolf
   • August 17, 2017

2. Newb Solar Questions 1 2 3 4 5

   By SkyMan, December 13, 2013
   • 66 replies
   • 29.1k views
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   • Paul
   • February 4, 2015

3. Waterwheel Power - can help supply electrical needs 1 2 3

   By JamesMusslewhite, January 23, 2012
   • 31 replies
   • 24.1k views
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   • Cgu
   • January 13, 2014

4. Philippines Renewable Energy Act of 2008

   By Paul, November 22, 2013   

   • solar power
   • grid-tie
   • (and 3 more)

     Tagged with:

     • solar power
     • grid-tie
     • grid tie systems
     • renewable energy act of 2008
     • alternative energy
   • 1 reply
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   • Paul
   • November 22, 2013

5. How to correctly interconnect multiple batteries to form one larger bank.

   By Paul, May 19, 2013   

   • batteries
   • battery wiring schematic
   • (and 2 more)

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     • batteries
     • battery wiring schematic
     • battery
     • solar array
   • 12 replies
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   • Paul
   • May 20, 2013

6. Reporting brownouts made easy via text

   By VECO, May 15, 2012
   • 9 replies
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   • SkyMan
   • December 20, 2012

7. VECO late charge? 1 2

   By SkyMan, May 12, 2012
   • 15 replies
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   • Headshot
   • June 14, 2012

8. Great Websites for Info on Electric Power Companies

   By Stranded Shipscook, December 16, 2011
   • 3 replies
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   • Lory
   • December 16, 2011

9. Solar Power Resources & Informational Sites

   By Paul, September 4, 2011   

   • solar power
   • solar cebu
   • (and 1 more)

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     • solar power
     • solar cebu
     • cebu solar power
   • 12 replies
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   • Paul
   • September 6, 2011

10. Electric Cost In Bohol

    By liquido, October 8, 2022
    • 2 replies
    • 923 views
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    • +Salty Dog
    • October 11, 2022

11. Does Current Flow on the Neutral?

    By +Salty Dog, August 8, 2022
    • 14 replies
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    • DeedleNuts
    • August 11, 2022

12. Cut Your Summer Electric Bill by Supercooling Your Home

    By +Salty Dog, July 23, 2022
    • 13 replies
    • 759 views
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    • DeedleNuts
    • July 31, 2022

13. Renewables Can't Save The Planet ... So Now What?

    By Headshot, June 17, 2022
    • 4 replies
    • 965 views
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    • Chako
    • June 17, 2022

14. Solar Energy Systems in the Philippines 1 2

    By +RogerDuMond, August 14, 2021
    • 21 replies
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    • noddle
    • August 25, 2021

15. Emergency Power Outage Advisory From Visayan Electric

    By SkyMan, August 20, 2021
    • 11 replies
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    • +Dafey
    • August 22, 2021

16. OZ Solar-powered center

    By lamoe, April 12, 2020
    • 0 replies
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    • lamoe
    • April 12, 2020

17. Electrical problem improved, but not quite fixed 1 2 3

    By SkyMan, May 11, 2019
    • 32 replies
    • 7.4k views
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    • loy
    • March 1, 2020

18. Bill Gates on Green Energy

    By Headshot, February 20, 2019
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    • Headshot
    • February 20, 2019

19. Off Grid Solar 1 2

    By hilyfe, December 22, 2018
    • 16 replies
    • 2.7k views
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    • SkyMan
    • December 23, 2018

20. Powering a Voltage regulator @220v with a 110V Honda generator? 1 2

    By PhilsFan, September 12, 2018
    • 23 replies
    • 3.6k views
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    • cogon88
    • September 13, 2018

21. JMC Solar (Ormoc)

    By fordtech, August 23, 2018
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    • fordtech
    • August 23, 2018

22. Solar for small house 1 2

    By +Dafey, May 23, 2018
    • 29 replies
    • 4.2k views
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    • bkb1
    • May 31, 2018

23. SM Seaside completes installation of solar panels

    By Woolf, March 20, 2018
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • Woolf
    • March 22, 2018

24. 220V induction cooktop, connect to local power (Tacloban) 1 2

    By AB2000, December 10, 2017   

    • power stovetop
    • 18 replies
    • 2.8k views
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    • Woolf
    • March 12, 2018

25. Squeeze 40% More Power From Solar Panels

    By +Salty Dog, February 25, 2018
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • +Salty Dog
    • February 25, 2018

26. Turbulent Is Ready to Change the World!

    By +Dafey, February 17, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 2.1k views
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    • +Salty Dog
    • February 25, 2018

27. Electric Bill? 1 2 3

    By fordtech, October 10, 2017
    • 34 replies
    • 8.2k views
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    • Travis
    • October 11, 2017

28. My Solar Endeavor 1 2

    By Enuff, September 8, 2017
    • 19 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • Paul
    • September 9, 2017

29. Off-grid back-up power on the cheap? 1 2

    By Jay, August 25, 2017
    • 26 replies
    • 2.8k views
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    • Paul
    • August 28, 2017

30. Earth leak on outside Aircon unit

    By rizla, July 31, 2017
    • 10 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • RogerDat
    • July 31, 2017

31. Portable Generator - where to buy? 1 2 3 4

    By Thalcoozyo, July 12, 2017
    • 51 replies
    • 9.9k views
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    • Paul
    • July 20, 2017

32. Cost of Running a Honda Generator or other

    By Denis, July 18, 2017
    • 7 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • Woolf
    • July 18, 2017

33. 5000 Amp Fuse

    By fred42, July 16, 2017
    • 2 replies
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    • fred42
    • July 16, 2017

34. I'd like to be completely off the grid 1 2 3 4 6

    By Celestial Being, June 15, 2017
    • 79 replies
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    • RR3
    • July 6, 2017

35. Battery backup during brownouts 1 2 3 4

    By Kreole, June 1, 2017
    • 49 replies
    • 7.4k views
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    • PhilsFan
    • July 5, 2017

36. Power Factor Saver

    By Boss Ross, June 10, 2017
    • 11 replies
    • 2.9k views
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    • Paul
    • June 10, 2017

37. Running a generator on LPG. 1 2

    By Paul, March 22, 2017   

    • honda generator
    • eu2000i
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • honda generator
      • eu2000i
      • eu20i
    • 15 replies
    • 3.7k views
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    • TheWhiteKnight
    • March 23, 2017

38. What size generator for backup? 1 2 3 4 6

    By Kreole, March 20, 2017   

    • honda generator
    • eu2000i
    • (and 1 more)

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      • honda generator
      • eu2000i
      • eu20i
    • 76 replies
    • 8.7k views
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    • fred42
    • March 22, 2017

39. Power from diapers

    By Lee, March 21, 2017
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views
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    • +Dafey
    • March 21, 2017

40. Battery hydrometer results meaning? 1 2

    By RogerDat, February 8, 2017
    • 15 replies
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    • Mikala
    • March 4, 2017

41. Had a short, burnedwire but did not blow fuse.

    By RogerDat, January 1, 2017
    • 4 replies
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    • RogerDat
    • January 3, 2017

42. LED security, and night light with battery back up completed 1 2 3

    By RogerDat, July 24, 2016
    • 34 replies
    • 8.7k views
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    • Paul
    • December 15, 2016

43. Voltage Converter Question 1 2

    By liquido, December 6, 2016
    • 29 replies
    • 5.5k views
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    • thebob
    • December 12, 2016

44. Regarding the Blender(Voltage Converter)

    By liquido, December 12, 2016
    • 3 replies
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    • batman2525
    • December 12, 2016

45. Good source for 250W panels?

    By SkyMan, November 19, 2016
    • 2 replies
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    • bert
    • November 19, 2016

46. JohnSurrey: Estimated Power Needs 1 2 3

    By JohnSurrey, June 7, 2016
    • 36 replies
    • 8.9k views
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    • easydrifter
    • September 30, 2016

47. MY2NJ 8 Pin Relay & PYF08A Socket Base

    By Paul, September 30, 2016   

    • transfer switch
    • DPDT relay
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • transfer switch
      • DPDT relay
      • electrical projects
      • home projects
    • 1 reply
    • 3.5k views
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    • rizla
    • September 30, 2016

48. Solar swimming pool filter system

    By fred42, August 19, 2016
    • 0 replies
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    • fred42
    • August 19, 2016

49. Looking for Suppliers of 24v and 12v Water Pumps 1 2 3

    By JamesMusslewhite, August 10, 2016
    • 34 replies
    • 8.6k views
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    • JamesMusslewhite
    • August 12, 2016

50. Advisability of buying 500 watt tfxr for 450 watt food processor?

    By questsea73, August 9, 2016
    • 9 replies
    • 4.9k views
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    • RogerDat
    • August 10, 2016

51. Inverter type appliances

    By bluecarabao, July 5, 2016
    • 5 replies
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    • Paul
    • August 1, 2016

52. Magic Bulbs 1 2 3

    By Paddy, July 28, 2016
    • 43 replies
    • 7k views
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    • fred42
    • July 31, 2016

53. DC power strip

    By RogerDat, July 27, 2016
    • 2 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • RogerDat
    • July 28, 2016

54. Battery conditioners (desulfator)

    By RogerDat, July 25, 2016
    • 10 replies
    • 3.7k views
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    • Oz Jon
    • July 26, 2016

55. Robinson's Mall, Dumaguete Poised to be Solar Powered!

    By Knowdafish, April 12, 2015
    • 3 replies
    • 5.2k views
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    • Irenicus
    • July 11, 2016

56. LED 12 VDC lighting problems. 1 2 3 4 5

    By RogerDat, February 12, 2016
    • 71 replies
    • 9.8k views
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    • Oz Jon
    • June 16, 2016

57. My take on loading power inverters

    By Paul, June 10, 2016   

    • solar array
    • power inverter
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • solar array
      • power inverter
      • alternative energy
      • off-grid power
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • Paul
    • June 13, 2016

58. Will a 50Hz Watt Meter work in the Philippines ( 60Hz ) ? 1 2

    By noddle, May 5, 2016
    • 20 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • Oz Jon
    • May 19, 2016

59. Small Solar Project, Help with my maths

    By noddle, April 14, 2016
    • 10 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • easydrifter
    • May 18, 2016

60. Solar Energy Now Cheaper than Coal !

    By samatm, May 5, 2016
    • 9 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • cogon88
    • May 12, 2016

61. Free Solar Power installed -- Would you

    By samatm, May 9, 2016
    • 13 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • Paul
    • May 11, 2016

62. Using the Sun to run a AC unit

    By noddle, May 4, 2016
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • noddle
    • May 5, 2016

63. Lister type slow speed motors.

    By BigAl, April 29, 2016
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • woodchopper
    • April 29, 2016

64. Has anyone tried these Rechargeable Emergency LED lights 1 2

    By noddle, April 18, 2016
    • 28 replies
    • 3.7k views
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    • RogerDat
    • April 20, 2016

65. Graphene Solar Panels

    By lokias, April 15, 2016
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views
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    • Paul
    • April 15, 2016

66. ZCell home energy storage system (Redflow)

    By noddle, March 30, 2016
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • rizla
    • April 4, 2016

67. Easy to Understand Solar - Youtube

    By noddle, March 28, 2016
    • 2 replies
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    • Paul
    • March 29, 2016

68. 132.5-megawatt solar farm in Cadiz City opened Thursday

    By shadow, March 4, 2016
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    • 1.2k views
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    • shadow
    • March 4, 2016

69. Solar panels and Charge controllers

    By Maydolong, February 23, 2016   

    • Electrical
    • solar
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • Electrical
      • solar
      • off grid
    • 8 replies
    • 2k views
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    • Maydolong
    • March 3, 2016

70. Electric Vehicle Manufacturers in Philippines

    By Paul, January 28, 2016   

    • electric vehicles philippines
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views
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    • Pman
    • January 28, 2016

71. Reputable solar group 1 2

    By fallonwm, January 25, 2016
    • 19 replies
    • 2.8k views
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    • Cgu
    • January 28, 2016

72. Sunway "MPPT" Solar Charge Controllers, teardown.

    By thebob, January 25, 2016
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • thebob
    • January 26, 2016

73. Automatic Transfer Switch (power load from mains or inverter)

    By Paul, June 10, 2015   

    • solar charging
    • transfer switch
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • Paul
    • January 4, 2016

74. Hot water without electricity 1 2

    By I <3 Cebu, December 25, 2015
    • 15 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • Woolf
    • December 26, 2015

75. Serious price drops on solar panels

    By Paul, December 24, 2015   

    • solar panel pricing
    • solar panels
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • solar panel pricing
      • solar panels
      • solar arrays
      • solar system
    • 9 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • Paul
    • December 25, 2015

76. Zapped! 1 2

    By shadow, November 30, 2015
    • 15 replies
    • 3k views
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    • rizla
    • November 30, 2015

77. Bio Gas Generator

    By RogerDat, November 16, 2015
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views
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    • fred42
    • November 16, 2015

78. Wells and water pressure systems 1 2

    By JSL-USMC, November 3, 2015
    • 28 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • JSL-USMC
    • November 15, 2015

79. SunRaiden Solar Inverter / Charger 1 2

    By Paul, July 23, 2015   

    • inverter
    • solar inverter
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • inverter
      • solar inverter
      • solar charger
    • 22 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • Paul
    • November 13, 2015

80. MECO grounding issues 1 2 3 4

    By doomsweek, October 27, 2015   

    • electric
    • ground
    • 53 replies
    • 5.4k views
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    • Cipro
    • October 31, 2015

81. Electrical Wiring and Grounding? 1 2 3 4 6

    By Ziggy Stardust, June 14, 2015   

    • electric
    • ground
    • 76 replies
    • 8.3k views
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    • Woolf
    • October 31, 2015

82. homemade gasifier uses wood pellets to run generator 1 2

    By hchoate, September 4, 2014
    • 17 replies
    • 5.9k views
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    • bluecarabao
    • October 30, 2015

83. P2.5B solar power plant to operate in June 2016

    By Lee, September 27, 2015
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views
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    • colemanlee
    • September 27, 2015

84. A 1.8Kw Wind Turbine and a 1kw Solar Panel what could that run?

    By weijing3333, July 24, 2015
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • Joel
    • September 24, 2015

85. Trinity portable wind turbines

    By lamoe, September 23, 2015
    • 0 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • lamoe
    • September 23, 2015

86. Solar products available in Cebu

    By Lee, September 9, 2015
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • RogerDat
    • September 10, 2015

87. Is anyone part of net-metering scheme?

    By senseless, September 6, 2015
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • senseless
    • September 9, 2015

88. 30 MW Solar Farm Inaugurated In The Philippines

    By noddle, July 28, 2015
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • noddle
    • July 28, 2015

89. thinking out loud 1 2 3 4

    By hilyfe, July 23, 2015
    • 50 replies
    • 3.9k views
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    • Oz Jon
    • July 27, 2015

90. Solar-Powered Motion-Detector Light

    By hilyfe, July 23, 2015
    • 8 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • Paul
    • July 23, 2015

91. Headshot: Ironic that an article came up about the topic we were just discussing

    By Paul, July 23, 2015   

    • grid tied solar
    • battery backup
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • grid tied solar
      • battery backup
      • battery bank
    • 9 replies
    • 1.1k views
    • 
    • Paul
    • July 23, 2015

92. Anybody built a system yet using CDR king panels? 1 2

    By cebulover2000, June 15, 2015
    • 19 replies
    • 2.6k views
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    • fallonwm
    • July 19, 2015

93. researching building a small solar power station

    By SumDumJoe, July 15, 2015
    • 4 replies
    • 925 views
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    • hyaku
    • July 15, 2015

94. Neighborhood Entertainment

    By SkyMan, July 12, 2015
    • 7 replies
    • 1k views
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    • thebob
    • July 12, 2015

95. 10,000 kWh in three and a half years

    By Chas, July 5, 2015
    • 6 replies
    • 978 views
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    • Chas
    • July 6, 2015

96. The law forcing children into crime.

    By littlejohn, June 30, 2015
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views
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    • Jawny
    • June 30, 2015

97. Why is my electricity usage up so much? 1 2 3

    By littlejohn, April 28, 2015
    • 42 replies
    • 5k views
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    • ozboy
    • June 30, 2015

98. Electric Power: 220V vs. 110V 1 2 3 4 6

    By tomaw, May 24, 2013
    • 75 replies
    • 11.1k views
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    • smokey
    • June 22, 2015

99. MECO installs 13.8 KV wire upgrade In Kalawisan

    By RogerDat, June 20, 2015
    • 2 replies
    • 815 views
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    • RogerDat
    • June 21, 2015

100. Solar for my new home (Ponson Island, Cebu)

     By fordtech, May 24, 2015
     • 14 replies
     • 1.9k views
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     • Paul
     • June 10, 2015