Tiny houses and cosy wood interiors ...

Tiny houses made cozy with wood interiors ....

Free Log House built in 1850 ... Take down and Haul away

Log House built in 1850. Free. Would make a great cabin or retreat. Cabin to be removed from property. You take it away. I would like it gone by April 1st if possible. Terms are – you are responsible for taking it down and hauling it away. It’s free for the taking.....

Address Rockwood, ON N0B2K0 ..... Near Guelph Ontario

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-free-stuff/mississauga-peel-region/log-home-free/1236844449?siteLocale=en_CA

20 Watt - 12 Volt Solar Power system with 400 Watt Inverter for $ 115

I am going to build a very small  20 Watt Solar Power - 12 Volt generator to power some small DC and  AC appliances. Here in Ontario Canada, if I rotate the Panel I should get a good 8 hours of sunshine. So 20 watts * 8 hours = 160 Whr of power to trickle charge a 12 Volt Battery.


I'm on a very small budget of about $100 and I'll be looking for the best deals at Amazon and Walmart. This is the best deal Solar Panel I have found so far: ECO-WORTHY 20W 12V Solar Panel Kit: 20 Watt Polycrystalline Solar Panel & Battery Clips & 3A Charge Controller:


http://amzn.to/2kcu75C   


$59.99 with Free Shipping


Can be applied to varies DC appliance, Ideal for everyday use

High efficiency solar cells, small in size and easy to take

Water-proof solar panel with long lasting aluminum frame provides over 20 years lifespan

3A 12V/24V PWM charge controller, overcharge and over discharge protection for the battery.

Battery clips with 2m extension wire, easy and convenient for operation

This is the Battery I am looking at :  http://amzn.to/2l1s6gH

$16.27 with Free Shipping


ExpertPower 12V 7 Amp EXP1270 Rechargeable Lead Acid Battery
            

BATTERY TYPE - 12 Volt 7 Amp 20 Hour Sealed Lead Acid Battery With F1 Style Terminals

RUGGED CONSTRUCTION - The High Impact Resistant Battery Case Is Made Up Of A Non-Conductive ABS Plastic. This Material Has a Strong Resistance To Shock, Vibration, Chemicals and Heat.

AGM TECH - The Acid Inside Is Absorbed Between The Plates And Thereby Immobilized By A Very Fine Fiberglass Mat. This Along With The Valve Regulated, Spill-Proof Design Of Our Batteries Allows Trouble-Free, Safe Operation In Any Orientation

USER FRIENDLY - Easy, One-Time Installation Of Our Maintenance Free and Valve Regulated Batteries Will Get Your System Or Application Running In No Time At All

This is the Inverter I am looking at ... http://amzn.to/2l1n2J5  

$38.99 (45% off)

BESTEK 400W Power Inverter DC 12V to AC 110V Car Adapter with 5A 4 USB Charging Ports

BESTEK Advantage America's #1 power inverter brand. Provides 400W continuous DC to AC power and 1000 watts of peak power             

Dual 110V household electrical outlets provide enough power

for your laptop, digital camera, TV, fan, refrigerator, game console, DVD/Blu-Ray player, GPS, lamps, and more

5A/ 4-Port USB charging ports make this power inverter ideal for charging your phones, tablets, and other USB-powered devices

Built-in replaceable 30A/32V*2 fuses and cooling fan for safety and easier maintenance. This power inverter has over voltage, overload, over-current, under-voltage, overheating, short circuit protection

Comes with 2.3ft car cigarette lighter plug and 2ft black/red battery clips to plug into your cigarette lighter or connect directly to your vehicles battery

I will add a list of AC and DC appliances I can run with this  $115 set up. Definitely my 6 watt LED Lights....


10 - 6 watt LED Light bulbs ( 60 watts)
Lap top (45 watts)Ceiling Fan (25 watts)
Clock radio (2 watts)
Electric Blanket (200 watts)
Smart Phone Charger (7 watts)
TV 19" (40 watts)

The Lodge at Killarney Ontario

The beautiful Lodge interior at Killarney Mountain Lodge in on the shore of Georgian Bay in Killarney Ontario.  http://www.Killarney.com

One of the most spectacular landscapes you will ever see.

Killarney is about a 4 hour drive North of Toronto Ontario in Canada and it's where many of the Group of Seven and Tom Thomson created their most iconic paintings.

You can camp at the Killarney Provincial Park and rent kayaks and canoes and paddle crystal clear waters next to the white Quartzite mountains of La Cloche.

There is also land available in the area at reasonable prices to build your own remote Offgrid Log Cabin,

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A perfect winter's day.

I'd say it doesn't get much better than this. If you like snow and Log Cabins that is ....

Safety with Solar Power Installations

Photovoltaic System - Equipment
•A photovoltaic solar system typically consist of the following equipment:
–Modules
–Inverter(s)
–Combiner(s)
–Disconnecting Means (i.e., switches or disconnects)
–Overcurrent Protective Devices (i.e., fuses or circuit breakers)
–Conductors (or Cables)
–Connectors
–Raceways
–Load Center (s)
–Equipment and System Ground
–A Utility Meter
–Solar Panels
Risk of Fire or Personal Injury Fundamentals
•A circuit is considered to be able to start a fire or cause a personal injury if it is able to deliver no less than 2 volts and any one of the following conditions:
–An available continuous power level of 240 volt-amperes or more, or
–A reactive energy level of 20 joules or more
•A fire may also be started by excessive temperature due to overload or arcing effect....


More:
http://sites.ieee.org/clas-sysc/files/2012/11/What-are-the-basic-electrical-safety-issues-and-Version-2.pdf
https://www.osha.gov/dep/greenjobs/solar.html
http://www.coshnetwork.org/sites/default/files/OSEIA_Solar_Safety_12-06.pdf

Longest Life Batteries for Solar : Trojan T105 RE 6 Volt

Trojan T105-RE Renewable Energy 6V GC2 Deep Cycle Battery 225Ah   Available at Amazon $340

Specifications: Model: T105-RE Voltage: 6V 20 Hour Rate: 225Ah 100 Hour Rate: 250Ah Weight: 67lbs Length: 10.375in.
Width: 7.125in.
Height: 10.875in.
Country of Manufacture: U.S.A.  Flooded lead-acid batteries have the longest track record in solar electric use and are still used in the majority of stand-alone alternative energy systems.
They have the longest life and the least cost per amp-hour of any of the choices. However the other side of the coin is, in order to enjoy these advantages, they require regular maintenance in the form of watering, equalizing charges and keeping the top and terminals clean.
Some examples of flooded lead-acid batteries used in solar and wind electric systems are 6 volt golf-cart batteries, 6 volt T105's and 2 volt industrial cells for large systems. Specially designed deep-cycle cells are much less susceptible to degradation due to cycling and are required for applications where the batteries are regularly discharged, such as photovoltaic systems, electric vehicles (forklift, golf cart, electric cars and other) and uninterruptible power supplies. These batteries have thicker plates that can deliver less peak current, but can withstand frequent discharging. Trojan Battery Company is the world leader in deep cycle battery technology. Since 1925, Trojan has been a pioneer in the development of superior deep cycle batteries..... 
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Trojan batteries have been used in standalone power systems in remote cabins for the past 25 years with great success. Because of their low initial cost, they are the most affordable true, deep cycle batteries. The T105 golf cart battery is designed to be used in small electric vehicles where they are cycled heavily and last about 2 years. In a remote home system where they are cycled down 20% every day they can last 3 to 6 years. Trojan’s Renewable Energy (RE) Series is a line of technologically advanced lead-acid deep cycle batteries, optimized for renewable energy applications such as solar PV, small wind, and micro hydro. They have heavier duty separators and plates designed for longer life and their warranty has been extended to two years free replacement and 60 months additional pro-rated on the L16s and 36 months pro-rated on the T-105.

This series of deep cycle, lead-acid batteries from Trojan are optimized for micro-grid, solar, small wind, and other renewable energy uses. Designed for extended lifespan, the Premium line has a full two-year warranty, and a prorated for up to five years.

Trojan Premium line of batteries are made with a 10-year battery life in mind. They feature Alpha Plus Paste with T2 Technology, which considerably improves the porosity of the active material resulting in improved performance over longer periods of time; combined with Trojan’s DuraGrid design it increased the overall life cycle of the battery.

The case of of all the Trojan Premium batteries use their branded Polyon container which is a rugged protection against difficult environments and prevents potential acid leaks.

Providing increased lifespan, Trojan’s Smart Carbon technology is now featured in both the Premium and Industrial lines, improving partial state of charge (PSOC) performance and longevity alike. The specially designed formula of Smart Carbon enhances charge acceptance and efficiency by increasing the electrochemically active surface area of the battery. This is particularly beneficial (and efficient) when batteries are not regularly charged to full capacity.

Mechanical especifications:
Lenght: 10.375"
Width: 7.125"
Height: 11.25"
Weight: 67 lbs

Electrical especifications:
Voltage: 6 V
Capacity @ 20hr discharge rate: 225 Ah
Capacity @ 100hr discharge rate: 250 Ah


Available here $166 :  http://webosolar.com/store/en/deep-cycle-batteries/630-trojan-t-105-re-225-ah-6-volt-deep-cycle-battery.html?gmc_currency=2&gclid=CJKax7TBztECFUW1wAodor4HJw

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Note: I found the Trojan T-105  Available in Canada (Toronto) for $160 here :  http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-other/city-of-toronto/trojan-t105-t875-battery-deep-cycle-battery-acid-lead/1231714508?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

I have contacted owner for Shipping Costs from Canada to USA, but $160 Cdn =  $112 US dollars so this is a very good deal.
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