Solar batch water heaters are the simplest method of using solat thermal energy to heat water for a home or other application. The way that solar batch heating works is to have an external tank (mostly black spray-painted metal) etc that can be pressurized inside a framed housing that has solar thermal panels on it.
In this method water is heated inside the tank from the sun during daylight hours. Cold water is piped from the house into the batch heater and the warm water inside of the tank rises to the top. Much like water in a swimming pool can be warm on the surface and cold at the bottom.
The warm water is taken from the top of the batch heater and piped into the homes backup water heater, where the water is required to be heated alot less (if at all) to get the water to the desired temperature for heating.
The idea behind this is that the burner or electric coils in your homes existing water heater is used less as water is needed. On a sunny day the thermal panels can cause the hot water to be warm enough that you don't have to run your backup water heater at all.
This can add significant savings to your electricity bill as well since over 30% of your homes electrical bill comes directly from your hot water heater. (unless you heat with gas, then you have a gas bill)
There is more information as well about batch water heating and projects on the Energy Projects Website. http://www.energyprojects.info
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
What is EDTA - Battery Reconditioning Powder???
EDTA stands more appropriately for ethylenediaminetetraacetic. This is more commonly referred to as EDTA Calcium Disodium and it comes in a powder form. You can also use it to aid with the reconditioning of deep cycle batteries.
You can buy this on the internet and typically a 1/2 Kilogram bag will cost around $15 US Dollars. This is plenty to refurbish lots of batteries if used properly, normally for each cell in a battery you only have to use a tablespoon of the compound to help with battery regeneration.
Don't get sucked into buying other peoples "Special" battery regeneration mixtures. This is all that you will need.
You can buy this on the internet and typically a 1/2 Kilogram bag will cost around $15 US Dollars. This is plenty to refurbish lots of batteries if used properly, normally for each cell in a battery you only have to use a tablespoon of the compound to help with battery regeneration.
Don't get sucked into buying other peoples "Special" battery regeneration mixtures. This is all that you will need.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Renewable Energy = Brighter Future
Currently, our U.S economy is struggling. Our dependance on foriegn oil threatens our way of life. But there is a way that we can take a stand and address these problems together. Simply put, it is by investing in renewable energy resources.
Renewable energy resources will help provide new job opportunities and will force a big step in fighting against foreign oil dependancy. There is more information about how to recycle, conserve energy, and there are plenty of sites out on the internet that discuss the wind turbines, solar power, and other renewable vehicles for residential home applications.
Do your part to make tomorrow our brighter future!
Renewable energy resources will help provide new job opportunities and will force a big step in fighting against foreign oil dependancy. There is more information about how to recycle, conserve energy, and there are plenty of sites out on the internet that discuss the wind turbines, solar power, and other renewable vehicles for residential home applications.
Do your part to make tomorrow our brighter future!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Earth 4 Energy Review
How would you like to spend less than $200 now to reduce your electric bill by as much as 80% or more by building your own wind turbines and solar panels?
The Earth4Energy Website has detailed step-by-step plans for building your solar and wind energy system.
The website even shows you where to order your parts, it is that easy! The system has videos that are easy to understand that explain how to join solar panels together.
This program is high quality with thousands of satisfied customers worldwide! The best part is that you don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out how to complete the solar projects. It also has a 60 Day money back guarantee in case you are not satisfied with the product, so there is really nothing to lose, except your electric bill.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
What is renewable energy?
Renewable energy by definition is also known as clean or green power, and is most basically explained as energy sources that mother nature will continually replace. These are sunlight, water, and wind.
We can't simply store sunlight or wind for example when we need to generate energy, so normally the energy is changed and stored into a different medium such as batteries for use later.
It is also possible to have enough electricity to where the power companies pay you to use your unused power. There are many people that live "Off the grid" so to speak by rationing their electricity needs and using a photovoltaic system to power their homes.
We can't simply store sunlight or wind for example when we need to generate energy, so normally the energy is changed and stored into a different medium such as batteries for use later.
It is also possible to have enough electricity to where the power companies pay you to use your unused power. There are many people that live "Off the grid" so to speak by rationing their electricity needs and using a photovoltaic system to power their homes.
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