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Image | Build a Solar-Powered Water Heater
Build a Solar-Powered Water Heater
by bgarrett

This is a very simple design for a batch-type solar water heater that uses a thermosiphon loop to move water between a solar thermal collector and a storage barrel. While it’s not the most efficient method for solar water heating and works rather slowly, it effectively demonstrates the operation of a thermosiphon and its connection to hot water storage.
Build a Solar-Powered Water Heater
 by bgarrett

This is a very simple design for a batch-type solar water heater that uses a thermosiphon loop to move water between a solar thermal collector and a storage barrel. While it’s not the most efficient method for solar water heating and works rather slowly, it effectively demonstrates the operation of a thermosiphon and its connection to hot water storage.
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Off-Grid Food Prep
by Aaron M

Today, I want to switch gears from my usual fare and discuss something a little different. Each month, I want to try and accomplish a routine task completely “Off-Grid.” This month, special thanks to a decent little garden, I wanted to do an article on a project that includes – as close to exclusively as possible – things that I’m growing myself.

Because there are so many more qualified and experienced speakers on this subject, I rarely veer into the realm, although it’s one I enjoy very much: Cooking.
Off-Grid Food Prep
 by Aaron M

Today, I want to switch gears from my usual fare and discuss something a little different. Each month, I want to try and accomplish a routine task completely “Off-Grid.” This month, special thanks to a decent little garden, I wanted to do an article on a project that includes – as close to exclusively as possible – things that I’m growing myself.

Because there are so many more qualified and experienced speakers on this subject, I rarely veer into the realm, although it’s one I enjoy very much: Cooking.
Image | Affordable ceramic purifier uses nanoparticles to clean water
Affordable ceramic purifier uses nanoparticles to clean water
by JW

Another example of a simple solution for purifying water in emergency and off-grid situations. 

http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/puremadi-ceramic-nanoparticle-water-purifier.html

 

Affordable ceramic purifier uses nanoparticles to clean water
 by JW

Another example of a simple solution for purifying water in emergency and off-grid situations. 

http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/puremadi-ceramic-nanoparticle-water-purifier.html

 

Pop Bottle Solar Tubes
by JW

Need simple lighting to brighten up your chicken coop or shed?  Here is a great way to recycle your waste and give you plenty of light inside during the day. 

http://diystudio.net/2011/06/pop-bottle-solar-tubes/

Pop Bottle Solar Tubes
 by JW

Need simple lighting to brighten up your chicken coop or shed?  Here is a great way to recycle your waste and give you plenty of light inside during the day. 

http://diystudio.net/2011/06/pop-bottle-solar-tubes/

Image | DIY Wind-Powered Water Pump Made from Bike Parts
DIY Wind-Powered Water Pump Made from Bike Parts
by JW

An interesting concept to get inspired for low tech water pumping and building some water resiliency into your plans.

http://www.treehugger.com/wind-technology/diy-wind-powered-water-pump-made-bike-parts.html

DIY Wind-Powered Water Pump Made from Bike Parts
 by JW

An interesting concept to get inspired for low tech water pumping and building some water resiliency into your plans.

http://www.treehugger.com/wind-technology/diy-wind-powered-water-pump-made-bike-parts.html

Image | Solar Ice Maker: No Moving Parts, No Electricity
Solar Ice Maker: No Moving Parts, No Electricity
by JW

Here's a really innovative way to produce ice in off-grid and remote locations. No moving parts, and no electricity needed. 

http://greenupgrader.com/3680/solar-ice-maker-no-moving-parts-no-electricity/

Solar Ice Maker: No Moving Parts, No Electricity
 by JW

Here's a really innovative way to produce ice in off-grid and remote locations. No moving parts, and no electricity needed. 

http://greenupgrader.com/3680/solar-ice-maker-no-moving-parts-no-electricity/

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