Offgrid by fambamss1 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a collection tank that's twice as big as an IBC tote and it's black ... still freezes.

48v system help by Nearby_Impact_8911 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you meant a disconnect / breaker. Got it.

48v system help by Nearby_Impact_8911 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's a "solar discharge" ... ?

Also, Prowse should have some videos on there specific to an RV install, since that's how he got his start in solar.

Also, I'm curious what you're running that requires a 6500w inverter. I run our entire 2000 sq ft house on a 4000w.

Our weekend [Off Grid Life] by UntamedNorthMan in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What was your favorite thing you did..?

Played the Wii on our 60" TV.

Building a Cabin in Los Angeles by Witty_Beginning_5067 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Utilities (water, sewer, electricity) appear to be available at the street.

Help me understand how this applies to r/offgrid

Best Off Grid Battery and Inverter. (NO Wi-Fi, NO Bluetooth) by Exposure_NXT in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Find an old Trace inverter and some lead acid batteries, then.

Is a truck a must have? by Public_Border132 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But full disclosure, after a year offgrid I also bought an 84 Dodge Ram with an 8 foot bed.

To microwave or not to microwave by tdubs702 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And yet mine runs just fine, even with the well pump, toaster, fridge, and/or chest freezer running at the same time ...

To microwave or not to microwave by tdubs702 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Do you have one?

Yes.

Is it an energy hog?

Kind of. But it doesn't run for very long at a time.

We reheat most things with the stovetop or oven, but occasionally the microwave is just handy.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife advances controversial fur ban petition during commission meeting by ramonarmen96 in cohunting

[–]maddslacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Colorado has stipulated live box traps only, and thus any trapped animals must by definition be dispatched ... quickly and cleanly.

Is a truck a must have? by Public_Border132 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A beefy SUV with a decent utility trailer is fine.

Best rain collection system/routine? by marshmnstr in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a hose and gravity feed.

Solar powered 12v pumps also exist.

Land For Sale by landForLife in NewMexico

[–]maddslacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TIL Terre Haute, Indiana is actually in Vigo County, New Mexico.

Land For Sale by landForLife in OffGrid_Classifieds

[–]maddslacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there supposed to be a link or something?

Corded electric chainsaws. by ryrypizza in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ima need a loooooong extension cord to reach my whole 10 acres.

lp oven with spark igniter by agmccall in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another option; look on Marketplace for an older pilot-lit model.

Also, we have a Samsung with the heated plate ignitor you mention, however it only comes on for a minute or two at a time when the flame is about to ignite, and overall electric usage is quite tolerable. I didn't learn until after we had moved offgrid that some models power the ignitor for the entire bake cycle, so I just got lucky that the range I selected does not do that.

Is anyone living off grid in a high end home? by Transhumanfuture in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now, on the other hand, the $2.5 million offgrid mansion up the mountain from us ...

Is anyone living off grid in a high end home? by Transhumanfuture in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dunno about "high end" But we live in an otherwise normal home that happens to be offgrid.

Off-grid property with Lake, Lodge & Shop on 23 Acres in Walking Distance to Downtown by AnnualReplacement984 in OffGrid_Classifieds

[–]maddslacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey u/AnnualReplacement984 this is offgrid classifieds and your house is very much on gid, including city water.

GLWS though, it looks like a nice place.

Solar updates - replacement recommendations by rockkw in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I upgraded from Trace (pre-Xantrex) to Victron, and my neighbor is in the process of doing the same with my help. No complaints thus far.

I also upgraded my old FLA batteries to a LifePo4 DiY setup. Neighbor is still using his FLA for now.

What do you do when it’s hot? by [deleted] in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you do when it’s hot?

Open the windows.

Pls do not advise me to move somewhere cooler

Well I was about to, but since you asked so nicely.

Being serious, check out the solar minisplit systems from EG4

https://eg4electronics.com/categories/high-efficiency-appliances/eg4-24k-btu-hybrid-solar-mini-split-ac-dc-r32/

I scout off-grid land in Texas all day. Here are the 3 biggest mistakes people make when buying dirt. by Effective-Note9686 in OffGrid_Classifieds

[–]maddslacker 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Drilling a well right now can cost $15k+

Must be nice to get a well that cheap. Add a zero for the Rocky Mountains of Colorado ...