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Does your panels have a diode on them to stop back voltage from the CC and batteries? Does your charge controller have a equalization setting? Are you drawing your batteries down more than 50%? All these things can shorten the life of the batteries and no protection diode on the panels will kill the...

The Tractor Supply Tanks we have been using for about 3 years. When we bought them we washed them out and bleached them. They have never had any alge or mold startup. About once a month we will wash them with a little bleach before we fill them, give them a good rinse. The pumps will give you plenty...

We will use solar hotwater heater and storage when I get it built. But when I can use the propane tank from my grill for quick hot water then for 12 dollars to fill tank its very economical. We have researched running pipping through the wood stove but I havent found it very cheap to do. Once we hav...

Hot water has gotten much easier and cheaper. http://www.amazon.com/Eccotemp-FVI-12-LP-Capacity-Propane-Tankless/dp/B002Y0K6AI/ref=pd_sim_hi_1 is a great unit. they have many different sizes and using a small 12 volt pump from tractor supply will get you plenty of pressure to have a nice shower. Tra...

Off the Grid Living. By definition is to be un attached from electrical (utility from public sources). Well each person that lives off grid has their own opinion, In my case I am not attached to any public utilities at all (other than my cell phone (comms are important) voice and data. I will give y...