Light posting continues because of the ongoing preparations for moving out West.
Yesterday was a bit of a setback because my truck broke down at the end of the day. I was late getting back home, and slept in late this morning.
But back at the keyboard for another thrilling episode of my new adventure. Perhaps I can handle it as smoothly as my vehicle breakdown yesterday? Let's hope so. If a bad thing is to happen, at least be able to handle it without making it worse. My vehicle had to be towed to the repair shop, you see.
As for my trip out West, I've got to solve a few issues before I even get started. I'd like to get my trailer delivered, but I can't take delivery here. Nor can I take delivery out West, at least not on the property. So, what do I do? I need a solution to that and I need it soon. I have an idea, but I haven't looked into it as of yet.
There's that conversation I had with respect to an RV. Seems like the person looking into that didn't get back to me. Should I let that go on, or intervene and put it to an end? Since my vehicle broke down, maybe a change in vehicles would be advisable. Don't want to go off the handle with anything just yet.
Wishbone said that my planning is haphazard. I'd like to think more highly of it. It is certainly not well organized and orderly as it could be. It's like flying at the seat of your pants.
What can I definitely do which doesn't depend upon an RV being there or not? I can build a shed for my stuff. This apartment has got to be empty on May 31st, if I am to move out. What I can do is to build that shed and it will be ready for my stuff whether or not I use an RV or not.
Anyway, that's where I'm at in my planning. Basic shelter hasn't even been decided yet. But it will have to be and soon. The move is definitely a "go" at this point in any event. I've got some "wiggle room" in all this, so if things don't go well enough, I can back out of it for awhile. Nevertheless, haphazard or not, here I come.
Al Fin: "Cowboy Commentary", aka "Eat your veggies" The Flag banner is posted in order to defy those who would make patriotic symbols illegal or disreputable.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Who won the elections in 2014?
The GOP?!? Nope. Must have been the Democrats.
So, where are the conservatives? Still joined at the hip with the Establishment? Looks that way to me.
So, where are the conservatives? Still joined at the hip with the Establishment? Looks that way to me.
Gore: Punish those who deny climate change
As the "Dirty Harry" character said: "Go ahead, make my day."
These people might as well be criminals themselves. Best to take on their anti social behavior with a bit of aggressiveness of your own.
Get this:
So... we execute people who they think is guilty of maybe causing something bad to happen versus not executing people who have really killed people. These people should be locked up themselves.
These people might as well be criminals themselves. Best to take on their anti social behavior with a bit of aggressiveness of your own.
Get this:
I propose that we limit the death penalty to people whose actions will with a high probability cause millions of future deaths … the death penalty is an appropriate punishment for GW deniers---Richard Parncutt
So... we execute people who they think is guilty of maybe causing something bad to happen versus not executing people who have really killed people. These people should be locked up themselves.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Solar Cooking Fresnel Lens Dutch Oven
Quote from description....
Update:
Greenpowerscience sells Fresnel lenses. The link to the left calculates out to 777 watts solar thermal power potential.
Published on Sep 25, 2012I'm considering this. There's potential danger in it, though. These lenses are powerful and can be dangerous.
First attempt to cook with a dutch oven and a fresnel lens. Worked okay, took three hours to make. Good for small container cooking, don't know if it will work on larger kettles. Fresnel lens and Dutch oven purchased thru A Plus Survival in Santa Ana. At the end of cooking when I was putting it in the bowl the front leg gave out and it all went on the ground, the second one I cooked the day after this was chicken and dumplings. That was great...
Update:
Greenpowerscience sells Fresnel lenses. The link to the left calculates out to 777 watts solar thermal power potential.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Homemade Evaporative Air Cooler
Perhaps we can do better than 45 watts?
He's not clear as to how he did it either.
Misty Mate Cool Camper will allow you do it by hand. But bad reviews.
Update:
Perhaps a small computer fan can run a small system. This may cool a small room or cubicle. Misty Mate also sells smaller devices. You can set one of these smaller devices around a chair while you rest for awhile.
He's not clear as to how he did it either.
Misty Mate Cool Camper will allow you do it by hand. But bad reviews.
Update:
Perhaps a small computer fan can run a small system. This may cool a small room or cubicle. Misty Mate also sells smaller devices. You can set one of these smaller devices around a chair while you rest for awhile.
Heating a Greenhouse
Unbelievable amount of work.
Made me tired just watching it. Imagine what it would have been like to do it. I'm much too lazy for that. Gotta be an easier way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Dug out a grave sized trench. Filled it with rocks. Added venting to heat exchange with the rocks. Added a fan that pulled air through the vents. Installed a solar panels on roof of building next to greenhouse. This was to power the fan that ran the heat sink. |
Water classification system
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This is a post in the subseries category of the going-off-the-grid series of posts.
Whatever got me into this topic again? Since yesterday, I've been cranking up my home made water filtration system that I tested back in October. With that review, I can now come up with a system that should work out pretty well.
A key objective is to recycle water, perhaps any number of times. A definite goal is to get down to maybe a couple gallons of water a day for myself, and then maybe the rest for my plants and critters.
One thing that I'm noticing is that my homemade system doesn't get from filthy to potable at all. It can significantly upgrade from filthy, though.
A tentative classification system keeps that in mind. Potable water doesn't need treatment. It is Class 1. Class 2 is rainwater and condensation water from dehumidifiers. With some treatment, this may be upgraded to class 1 water. Class 3 water is definitely not potable, but may be clear to very slightly cloudy. Here's where the cutoff begins. Class 3 water cannot be upgraded to class 2 through filtration. In order to reclaim class 3 water to class 1 water, it must go through a distillation process. Otherwise, it cannot be upgraded to even class 2, it must remain class 3 at best. However class 4 can be upgraded to class 3 if it can be made substantially clear. Class 4 must be at least partially clear. When filtered, it may improve enough to be class 3 as mentioned. If not, it remains class 4. All other water is class 5, and is best characterized as filthy. Class 4 water may be upgraded all the way to class 3 depending upon how well the filtration process works.
To sum up, only class 1 is potable.
Class 2 can be upgraded to class 1 if slightly treated. Class 2 is as clean looking as Class 1, but may have some impurities and may not be free from pathogens.
Class 3 through 5 is water that is substantially degraded and must be filtered aggressively, but can never reach potable status again unless distilled.
How to use the classification system:
Class 1 is drinkable and can be used for everything. However, it should be reserved for drinking and cleaning hands and face, food, dishes, or anything that comes into contact with something that can be ingested.
Class 2 can be used for washing the rest of the body, or be upgraded to class 1 as described above. It can also be used for clothes, although that is probably better reserved for class 3.
Class 3 can also be used for washing the body, but not the face, nor the hands. It must not be used for cleaning anything that may come into contact with anything that can be ingested. It can also be used for washing clothes.
Class 4 is too dirty and shouldn't be used for anything, but can be upgraded.
Class 5 is filthy and must be either upgraded if possible or discarded.
My homemade system can get from class 5 to class 3. The only way I can get to class 1 from 3 is to run it through a distillation.
Note: I don't know how professionals do it, but this is how I'm doing it.
This is a post in the subseries category of the going-off-the-grid series of posts.
Whatever got me into this topic again? Since yesterday, I've been cranking up my home made water filtration system that I tested back in October. With that review, I can now come up with a system that should work out pretty well.
A key objective is to recycle water, perhaps any number of times. A definite goal is to get down to maybe a couple gallons of water a day for myself, and then maybe the rest for my plants and critters.
One thing that I'm noticing is that my homemade system doesn't get from filthy to potable at all. It can significantly upgrade from filthy, though.
A tentative classification system keeps that in mind. Potable water doesn't need treatment. It is Class 1. Class 2 is rainwater and condensation water from dehumidifiers. With some treatment, this may be upgraded to class 1 water. Class 3 water is definitely not potable, but may be clear to very slightly cloudy. Here's where the cutoff begins. Class 3 water cannot be upgraded to class 2 through filtration. In order to reclaim class 3 water to class 1 water, it must go through a distillation process. Otherwise, it cannot be upgraded to even class 2, it must remain class 3 at best. However class 4 can be upgraded to class 3 if it can be made substantially clear. Class 4 must be at least partially clear. When filtered, it may improve enough to be class 3 as mentioned. If not, it remains class 4. All other water is class 5, and is best characterized as filthy. Class 4 water may be upgraded all the way to class 3 depending upon how well the filtration process works.
To sum up, only class 1 is potable.
Class 2 can be upgraded to class 1 if slightly treated. Class 2 is as clean looking as Class 1, but may have some impurities and may not be free from pathogens.
Class 3 through 5 is water that is substantially degraded and must be filtered aggressively, but can never reach potable status again unless distilled.
How to use the classification system:
Class 1 is drinkable and can be used for everything. However, it should be reserved for drinking and cleaning hands and face, food, dishes, or anything that comes into contact with something that can be ingested.
Class 2 can be used for washing the rest of the body, or be upgraded to class 1 as described above. It can also be used for clothes, although that is probably better reserved for class 3.
Class 3 can also be used for washing the body, but not the face, nor the hands. It must not be used for cleaning anything that may come into contact with anything that can be ingested. It can also be used for washing clothes.
Class 4 is too dirty and shouldn't be used for anything, but can be upgraded.
Class 5 is filthy and must be either upgraded if possible or discarded.
My homemade system can get from class 5 to class 3. The only way I can get to class 1 from 3 is to run it through a distillation.
Note: I don't know how professionals do it, but this is how I'm doing it.
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