2006-06-27 13:57:11 · 5 answers · asked by bu66ed 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Here is a good web-site to start looking ...
There are many things you can do to make your home less dependant on local utillities.
I admire your quest - Good Luck
2006-06-27 14:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by captbryguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
certain items pull too much electricity for that to be feasable.
Things like your refridgerator, stove, dryer would run the batteries down in no time at all.
You would have to have a full room, stacked to the ceiling with batteries to run a 24 hour period. It would take a week to charge those batteries with the sun.
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It is more feasable to use solar power on certain areas/ items in your house. But don't plan on it saving you a drastic amount of money.
2006-06-27 21:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as the feasibility of a solar setup, conservation of your electric is primary. utilities are primary generally with solar as secondary. to just supplement the service in a modern home. if this is a vacation home, it could be a consideration.
good luck
2006-06-27 22:13:37 · answer #3 · answered by miss angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 poles and a roof by a lake.
1. AC
2. Bathroom
3. Water
4. Food
5. Heat
2006-06-27 21:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about we go one better? A house whose main building component is spare tires and aluminum cans that is not only beautiful, but maintains at a constant 70 degrees, collects it's own water, disposes of waste water, generates it's own power, grows it's own food... AND is COMPLETELY off the grid, no utility poles, bills, etc....
goto www.earthship.com for more info and a virtual tour
2006-07-01 05:41:44 · answer #5 · answered by arieswitchmommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋