by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Water
Pumps do not like to pull (or suction). They are much more effective at pushing. For this reason, we have two main categories of pumps--submersible and surface (along with the numerous subcategories for each). Because the water level in wells is often greater than...
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Water
Whatever your water source, it's important to know how pure it is. And if the water quality is not acceptable, you'll need to sanitize it before using as drinking water, cooking water, etc. In this article, we'll look at non-electric options for purifying your...
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Water
Water is so critical! You simply can't live without it. Yet the typical country homestead is totally dependent on utility companies for water. With an asset of such vital importance, it is only wise to set up your homestead in such a way that will enable you to have...
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Power
In this article, we are going to give you an overview of the different components of a renewable energy power system. So to start, lets look at power: In your home, right now, you have electrical outlets which power your appliances with 120 volts AC (alternating...
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Power
Feeling overwhelmed with all this new terminology relating to power systems? Watts... kW, Volts, Amps... it's enough to make your head spin! Well, if that describes you - don't worry! Here is a quick, laymen - terms definitions. Watts Used to measure the amount of...
