I know this is straying way off-topic, but people should also look into
the possibility of 20-year solar leases. These are spreading in
popularity. The homeowner's up-front cost is much reduced or
eliminated, and he pays X dollars a month for 20 years. with net
metering, that may be offset to some degrtee depending on the solar
conditions in your area.
73, Pete N4ZR
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http://reversebeacon.net,
blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com.
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ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node.
On 3/27/2013 11:57 AM, Gary and Arlene Johnson wrote:
My preference is propane and solar. Propane because it doesn't eat
and gum up carburators like the garbage ethanol laced gasoline
available these days and solar because for the most part it is free
(after installation of panels, etc). For hot water I do passive solar
using three old 50 gallon hot water tanks run in series inside a
glazed box. Caveat the solar parts of the above with the fact that I
live just outside of San Antonio, TX which if you look at a map is
about 200 miles south of even San Diego. We get plenty of sun here
for solar.
Gary J
N5BAA
HCARC Secetary 2013
----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick Greenlee"
<patrick_g@windstream.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>; <kiessig@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 9:34 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Low RFI diesel generator?
My backup genset will power my electric raise and lower crank-up
tower when installation is completed in addition to my workshops
where I work on tower components and antennas. As a spin-off benefit
of having backup power to raise and lower a tower and to work on
tower and antenna related items I can also use some of this backup
power to run my geo thermal heat pump/hydronic system, the two air to
air heat pumps, the three independent air handlers, ERV whole house
ventilation system, and the various accouterments of living scattered
about the 5000+ sq ft of living space. Due to energy efficient
architecture and system design our electric bill rarely exceeds $150
a month so it doesn't infringe on tower needs.
Did I mention towers and antennas enough?
73
Patrick AF5CK USAF 63-67
-----Original Message----- From: K7LXC@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 8:53 AM
To: towertalk@contesting.com ; kiessig@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Low RFI diesel generator?
I'm in the market for a new genset - probably a low-RPM diesel
generator,
Interesting topic but not germane to TOWER TALK where we talk about
tower and HF antenna system construction.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
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