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Forum: Powering the Yurt 06-19-2018, 03:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,163
Posted By Old Man Oldman
Re: Off-Grid Solar for Full-Time Residency

Hello again! We're still looking at off-grid solar. I have run the numbers once again, very lean:


* vent fan for composting toilet
* one laptop PC
* two cellphone chargers
* pipe heater to...
Forum: Powering the Yurt 06-12-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,163
Posted By Old Man Oldman
Re: Off-Grid Solar for Full-Time Residency

I'm actually doing this project with two other people. I discussed your reservations and recommendations with them, but they are still sold on the idea of being off-grid, so I'm outvoted.

Wish...
Forum: Powering the Yurt 06-07-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,163
Posted By Old Man Oldman
Re: Off-Grid Solar for Full-Time Residency

The soil is clay in most places. Where it isn't clay, there's shale just under the topsoil. Not great for hand digging, but if I can find a good spot for it I'm not averse to renting an excavator. ...
Forum: Powering the Yurt 06-07-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,163
Posted By Old Man Oldman
Re: Off-Grid Solar for Full-Time Residency

I had already shaved a lot when I filled out that spreadsheet-- propane water heating and cooking, propane fridge, no TV, etc. I specified one 60W bulb for lighting, thinking that 6-8 LED lights...
Forum: Powering the Yurt 06-07-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,163
Posted By Old Man Oldman
Re: Off-Grid Solar for Full-Time Residency

I actually do have a well. Its pump is powered by a 240v gasoline generator. I have thought about the cistern approach -- I'm guessing it would need to be insulated, as I'm in central Ohio.
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Forum: Powering the Yurt 06-07-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,163
Posted By Old Man Oldman
Re: Off-Grid Solar for Full-Time Residency

I filled out an "off-grid daily load worksheet" that I found on an solar power website, and came up with about 4300 daily AC power watts. The two biggest contributors to that total are the water...
Forum: Powering the Yurt 06-07-2017, 07:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,163
Posted By Old Man Oldman
Re: Off-Grid Solar for Full-Time Residency

I spoke to a guy from our electric co-op and found out why they won't put up a pole for a residence unless you have water & septic but they will do it for a business: businesses must pay 100% of the...
Forum: Powering the Yurt 06-06-2017, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,163
Posted By Old Man Oldman
Off-Grid Solar for Full-Time Residency

Hello everyone. I'm putting up a pair of yurts that I will [eventually] use for my permanent residence. I am close enough to town that I can connect to the grid, but the power company won't hook me...
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