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Forum: Powering the Yurt 12-19-2015, 11:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,592
Posted By TKOAK
Re: question about solar power!

In Alaska:
12 ea 200 watt Panels cost $2400.00
OutBack Flex 80 charge controller = $650.00
Outback 4836 Inverter $2100.00 Makes 120 VAC at 3600 watts
8 ea 6V golf cart batteries in series for...
Forum: Building a Yurt 12-18-2015, 01:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,602
Posted By TKOAK
Re: Seeking help to build deck and plat form for yurt

"The plan is a little overwhelming to me: sandwiching five 2X12 together to create beams and attaching those to the concrete with angle iron."

FIVE 2 x 12 for a 10ft span is way to expensive and...
Forum: Building a Yurt 12-18-2015, 12:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,602
Posted By TKOAK
Re: Seeking help to build deck and plat form for yurt

Look up architectural standards on line. It gives beam construction and drawings information.
On the "4 rows" of six piers run a line of 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 timbers end to end.
3 x 8 equal 24 ft....
Forum: Building a Yurt 12-14-2015, 03:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,692
Posted By TKOAK
Re: Yurt and Garage - Conjoined at birth

I left the coast of North Carolina because of the taxes and the 110% humidity. I am in cool dry Alaska. 25 degrees here is a light jacket day!
You will HAVE to AC the entire property. Good luck!
Forum: Yurt Living 12-13-2015, 03:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 35,687
Posted By TKOAK
Re: Moisture in the Yurt from Condensation

We live in Big Lake Alaska and it was -13F last week. Last (2014) Thanksgiving is was -29F. We do not have a condensation problem. I have been reading and wondering why. It just dawned on me, that...
Forum: Building a Yurt 12-11-2015, 12:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,267
Posted By TKOAK
Re: plumbing in cold climate

https://www.ferguson.com/searchBranch#

Just find a location.
Forum: Building a Yurt 12-11-2015, 12:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,267
Posted By TKOAK
Re: plumbing in cold climate

Water Line Heat Trace Freeze Protection Heating Cable For Cottage, Home, Commercial Water Pipe Use - Heatline (http://www.heatline.com)
Forum: Building a Yurt 12-11-2015, 12:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,267
Posted By TKOAK
Re: plumbing in cold climate

I live in big Lake Alaska. It gets really cold here. Last week 23 below zero. Our Yurt is on 3 ft pilings.
I bought a system from Heat Sense, a Canadian company.
The sewer has a 30 ft heat sense...
Forum: Yurt Repair 12-13-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,283
Posted By TKOAK
Re: Cost-Share Dome Shipment from Pacific Yurts?

These people were really nice and helpful. Second price is !/4 inch acrylic.

39"dia. x up to 19-1/2" high
******
$169.95 ea.
$197.45 ea.
40"dia. x up to 20" high
******
$177.65 ea....
Forum: Yurt Repair 12-13-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,283
Posted By TKOAK
Re: Cost-Share Dome Shipment from Pacific Yurts?

http://www.eztopsworldwide.com/

They sold me my 4 ft dome. It was very reasonable. It was shipped from maine to NC. I think, I am not sure,:mad: but it with shipping was less than $400.00
Forum: Yurt Living 12-13-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,294
Posted By TKOAK
Re: Kerosene heater

Thanks Marsshall!
No more unvented heaters for me!
Forum: Yurt Living 12-11-2013, 10:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,294
Posted By TKOAK
Re: Kerosene heater

Please do not sleep with the unvented heater on. It will KILL YOU. My unvented gas heater (30,000 BTU) used all the oxygen in my temp quarters (Connex) this past August in Alaska. The flame went...
Forum: Building a Yurt 12-11-2013, 12:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 33,755
Posted By TKOAK
Re: insulating the roof

There is a Yurt Mfg. in Homer, AK, they build good Yurts. they make a insulated blanket from the same polyester we use in cold weather clothing. It costs about $1800.. (it think) I deiced to made my...
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