by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Heat
All it takes is one power outage during the winter to convince most people that they need a source of heat that doesn't require electricity. The obvious solution is a wood stove. It's the only method of heating I'm aware of that is reliable, doesn't depend on the...
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Safety
With the amazing array of wildland fires currently burning in the Northwest, our minds have been greatly exercised about this topic. So we have been developing a plan of action for accomplishing two goals: Managing our forest in such a way that it is very "unfriendly"...
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Power
It's the middle of March, the sun is rising higher in the sky each day. That means we can do our bi-annual adjustment of the solar panels to get the maximum amount of power possible. There are a number of factors that affect the efficiency of your solar panels, and...
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Power
If you have been reading this website for some time, you are most likely aware of EMPs (electromagnetic pulse). They have a far reaching implications on any modern nation, such as impacting the power grid among many other things. For those of you who are not familiar...
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Power
How To Determine Battery State Of Charge The next question that begs an answer is "How do I calculate my battery's state of charge?" There are 3 main methods that you can use. 1. Voltmeter; 2. Charge Meter; 3. Hydrometer 1. Voltmeter The most common method for...
