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Taken from KeelyNet BBS (214) 324-3501
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Sponsored by Vangard Sciences
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PO BOX 1031
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Mesquite, TX 75150
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There are ABSOLUTELY NO RESTRICTIONS
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February 15, 1992
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REALGOOD.ASC
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Someone sent us a copy of a fantastic catalog relating to ecological
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and energy independence products and articles. The catalog is from
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REAL GOODS
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966 Mazzoni Street
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Ukiah, CA 95482-3471
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Technical Assistance : 1-707-468-9214
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FAX : 1-707-468-0301
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Credit Card Orders : 1-800-762-7325
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The idea of LIVING OFF THE GRID intrigues the majority of us who
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research free energy and its various aspects. These folks
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concentrate on solar cells, batteries, DC systems running on 12 VDC
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and various ways to heat and conserve.
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Some of the products need to be more fully exposed, so here is a
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short listing of what they offer and the cost. You might consider
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it if you are planning to get "off the grid". (Love that term!)
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Please mention that you heard of them from KeelyNet so we can keep
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on their mailings, this way we can continue to inform others by such
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sharing.
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< * * * * * * * * * * * >
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A neat idea is the Automatic Off disc which fits in the bottom of
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any light bulb. It automatically switches the light off after 10
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minutes just in case someone walked out of a room and left the
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lights on. If you want more time, flip the swith once and the light
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will stay on for 2 hours before switching off. The product is
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called Automatic Off and sells for $10 each.
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Another neat light control product is the Nightlight. Again, a
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self-adhesive disc attaches to the bottom of any incandescent light.
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When you first turn the switch on, the light is on at 100%
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intensity, over a 20 minute period, the light gradually dims to 5%
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of its maximum intensity. It remains at 5% until you turn off the
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light. Called the Nightlight, sells for $10 each.
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Yet another light control product is the Sleeplight. It is very
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similar to the Nightlight except that is dims from 100% intensity to
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completely off over a 20 minute timeframe. It sells for $10 each.
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Page 1
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Solar powered Security light charges all day. Triggered at night by
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heat OR motion, it stays on until you leave the area. Called the
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Siemens Sensor Light, it sells for $195 each.
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Another Solar powered Security Light is the First Watch system. It
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has two 5W halogen bulbs and also detects heat and motion. The
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sensitive trigger system will active when a moving object passes
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within 40 feet in an 80 degree arc. The lamps stay on for an
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adjustable amount of time from 30 seconds to 5 minutes. First Watch
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sells for $425 each.
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< * * * * * * * * * * * >
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Solar powered NICAD battery charger that charges AA, C and D
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batteries. Has a battery strength meter built-in and can
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simultaneously charge four AA's, two C's and two D's. The MSNC
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Nicad Charger sells for $26 each.
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Solar charger for button batteries (as used in hearing aids,
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calculators, watches). The Mercury button batteries can be
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recharged many times. Don't throw toxic mercury batteries away, use
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them over and over. The Button Battery Charger sells for $19 each.
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Water Conservation Kit will save over 30,000 gallons of water per
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year by simply INSTALLING one low-flow showerhead, two faucet
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aerators, an a set of toilet dams. All packaged together with
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complete 26 page instruction booklet. An excellent deal! The Water
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Conservation Kit sells for $19 each.
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Water absorbing polymers to hold water and prevent evaporation
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before the plant has time to absorb the water. HYDROSOURCE can
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absorb and store up to 400 times its weight in water. This
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significantly decreases overall water usage and extends the time
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between waterings. For gardens and lawns use 2-20 pounds per 1000
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square feet. For potted plants plan 1-2 ounces per cubic foot of
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soil. Lasts for eight years or more. Safe, decomposes into carbon
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dioxide, water, nitrate, and lactic acid. Comes in three sizes,
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46-142 Hydrosource 1 pound at $9, 46-143 Hydrosource 5 pounds at
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$39, and 46-144 Hydrosource 55 pounds at $295.
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The information source on Greywater Systems...greywater is water
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that is left from bathing and sinkwater. It can be used for
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watering plants among other things. This book gives details on how
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to build your own greywater system. 80-203 Greywater Info booklet
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at $4 each.
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Reusable 100% cotton muslin coffee filters. If you drink coffee,
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you are contributing to the ecological problem by using disposable
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filters. These filters can be washed out in hot water, won't tear,
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and stains can be easily removed by an occasional soaking in boiling
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water with baking soda. Sold in packages of 2. 51-211 #2 Filter (2
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each) is $5.50, 51-212 #4 Filter (2 each) is $6.50, 51-213 #6 Filter
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(2 each) is $7.50 and 51-214 Basket Filter (2) is $8.75
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The Body Electric, by Dr. Robert Becker. The definitive work on
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Electro-Medicine. Shows how living tissues respond to electric
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fields. EXCELLENT BOOK! 80-610 for $13
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Cross Currents, by Dr. Robert Becker. A book which discusses the
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hazards of EMR from ordinary household appliances, utility power
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lines, radar and microwave transmitters. 336 pages 80-612 for $22
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Rainshower Shower Filter attaches directly to your shower head to
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remove Chlorine. Chlorine is hazardous to hair, skin, eyes and
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lungs. This filter removes not only Chlorine but other
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contaminants (90% or more removed). You can take in more chlorine
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from a 15 minute shower than from drinking 8 glasses of tap water in
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one day. 42-701 Rainshower Shower Filter at $79, 42-703 Replacement
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Filter at $69.
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Solar Panel - recycled Arco Quad-Lam Modules furnish free power at
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$4.49/Watt. This 4 module configuration has a peak power of 17.7
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volts and 5.6 amps. Four must be wired in series to charge a 12
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volt system. The modules measure 11-7/8" X 48-1/4" each, are 6-7
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years old and were used on a power plant in Southern California.
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All modules are warranted to put out within 15% of 100 watts for a
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period of 5 years. 11-134 Recycled Quad-Lams at $449
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Regulate TV watching with our Bicycle Powered Generator - using a
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100 watt generator/battery charger mounted to a stand built to
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accept any 3 or 10 speed bicycle. A human adult can provide about
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100 watts (1/7 of a horsepower) for any period of time, not much,
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but in combination with a 12 Volt battery system, plenty for lights,
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pumps, fans and entertainment centers. A neat way to control TV
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usage is to make the kids generate the power required to operate the
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set....another neat idea is to excercise while watching TV. You
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wanna watch, then pedal! 63-308 Bicycle Generator at $295
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Kyocera K-45 Solar Panel - provides an optimum voltage of 14.8
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volts. Output is 44.7 watts for a maximum current of 2.89 amps. 12
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year warranty. K45 Kyocera (Qty 1-3) for $389 each, K45 Kyocera
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(Qty 4-19) at $369 each, K45 Kyocera (Qty 20+) at $359 each.
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MSX60 Solarex Module - has the highest power output of 60 watts.
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Will produce 60 watts of powerat 17.1 volts to produce 3.5 amps of
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current. 10 year warranty. 11-501 MSX60 Solarex (Qty 1-3) at $439
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each, 11-501 (Qty 4-19) at $429 each, 11-501 (Qty 20+) at $419 each.
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Siemens (Arco) M-55 - produces 3.05 amps with 53 watts at 17.4
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volts. Consists of 36 cells in series. Ideal for water pumping
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applications or for long wire runs where extra voltage is required.
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Begins producing power at 5% of noonday sun rather than the standard
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10%. 11-105 Siemens M-55 (Qty 1-3) at $499, M-55 (Qty 4-19) at
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$489, M-55 (Qty 20+) at $479.
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H-4810 Hoxan - 48 watts of power at 16.2 volts to generate 3.0 amps
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of current. 10 year warranty. 11-401 Hoxan 4810 (Qty 1-3) at $349,
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11-401 Hoxan 4810 (Qty 4-19) at $339 each, 11-401 Hoxan 4810 (Qty
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20+) at $329 each.
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Siemens (Arco) M-20 - 20 watt self-regulating module for RV's, boats
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and remote homes. As the battery approaches full charge, the M-20's
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current output decreases from a rate of 1.5 amps to less than 1/4
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amp, eliminating the need for a charge controller. Siemens
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recommends at least 70 amphours of battery storage for each M-20
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module. 5 year warranty. 11-107 Siemens M-20 at $249 each.
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SX30 Solarex Unbreakable Module - thin, lightweight and highly
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portable. Use for boating, camping, RV's, scientific expeditions,
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etc. Light produces 30 watts of peak power at 17.8 volts for a
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current of 1.68 amps. Weighs in at less than 5 pounds. 1 year
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warranty. 11-511 SX30 Solarex at $299 each.
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SX18 Solarex Unbreakable Module - produces 18.6 watts of power at
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17.8 volts for a current of 1.06 amps. 11-512 SX10 Solarex at $139
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each.
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Epos Amorphous Module - rated at 4 watts peak, producing 14.5 volts
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at a current of 330mA. Perfect for fence chargers. 12" X 12".
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11-120 4 Watt Epos at $69 each.
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Uni-Solar Modules - great for camping, boating, traveling, etc. 12
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volt output at current ratings coincident to size. 11-220 MBC-525 -
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22Watt - 51 X 16 at $430 each, 11-221 MBC-262 - 11Watt - 28 X 16 at
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$250 each, 11-222 MBC-131 - 5.5Watt - 28 X 8 at $160 each.
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Car Charger - batteries leak at the rate of 40% per month, this
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charger is rated at 1 Watt and will deliver 14.5 volts at 68mA.
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Also works for boats, motorcycles, tractors and farm vehicles.
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11-121 Solar Car Charger at $39 each.
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Subscription to Real Goods catalog/newsletter
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00-100 Domestic Subscription at $25/year
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00-200 Foreign Subscription at $40/year
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Alternative Energy Sourcebook - 400 pages of the most up-to-date and
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throrough information on alternative energy and energy-saving
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appliances ever assembled. 80-200 1991 AE Sourcebook at $14 each
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Dynamo/Solar AM/FM Radio Receiver - needs no electricity or
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disposable batteries other than two "AA" nicads. Dynamo charges at
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10:1 ratio. Solar cells recharge the batteries. 90-418 Dynamo
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Receiver at $29.
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Remote Home Off the Grid Conversion Kit #1 - part-time summer or
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weekend cabin, larger RV, or boat. Will operate 12V sound system,
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12V TV, 12V cassette player, 12V lighting and some 12V water
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pumping. Kit Components include 2-48 Watt PV modules, 1 M8 Bobier
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Charge Controller, 1 two panel mounting structure, 2-6volt X 220 AH
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deep cycle batteries, 1 #4 battery interconnect, 1-10-16volt
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voltmeter, 1 0-10Amp ammeter, 1 30Amp 2 pole disconnect, 1 Newark 8
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position fuse box, 1 15 position buss bar and 1 RH Kit Owners
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Manual. The system produces 480 Watt-hours per day. 12-201 Remote
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Home I at $1,095 each.
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Remote Home Off the Grid Conversion Kit #2 - produces 960 Watt-hours
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per day. 12-202 Remote Home 2 at $2,995 each, 12-212 RH-2 Kit
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without batteries at $2,675 each.
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Remote Home Off the Grid Conversion Kit #3 - produces 1920 Watt-
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hours per day. 12-203 Remote Home 3 at $5,495 each, 12-213 RH-3
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without batteries at $4,875 each.
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Remote Home Off the Grid Conversion Kit #4 - produces 4600 Watt-
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hours per day. 12-204 Remote Home 4 at $10,495, 12-237 RH-4 without
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batteries at $7,495.
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Windseeker II 250 Watt windpowered Generator - works even in light
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winds. If you have an annual windspeed of 8 MPH, this generator is
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for you. Uses a 12 pole, 3 phase alternator (based on the Ford
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alternator) modified for high output and efficiency at low rpm.
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Generates power in lighter winds (7.5 mph cut-in speed) and can
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develop up to 300 watts at 30 mph winds. If the voltage reaches
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20 volts, the regulator will shut down completely. 16-101
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Windseeker 12 Volts at $875 each, 16-102 Windseeker 24 Volts at $975
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each.
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Hydroelectric Turbines for tapping rivers, creeks and waterfalls -
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Burkhardt Turbines - the average hydroelectric generator costs as
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little as 1/10 as much as a solar system of equivalent power. While
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solar systems generate power only when the sun is shining, this
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system generates power a full 24 hours per day. Comes in three
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different sizes for various flow rates. 1 nozzle is used for 5-40
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gallons per minute, 2 nozzles are used for 40-75 gallons per minutes
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and 4 nozzles are used for 75-150 gallons per minutes. 17-101 1
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nozzle Turbine at $875, 17-102 2 nozzle Turbine at $995, 4 nozzle
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Turbine at $1,250.
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An Inverter is a device that enables a low-voltage storage system
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(like a car battery) to run standard 110Volt appliances. Low-
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voltage systems can handle basic needs, but in the average home,
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there are numerous appliances, tools, motors, and equipment that
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uses standard 120 Volt, 60 HZ electricity and cannot be easily
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converted to operate on DC.
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Small inverters boost up 12 VDC power (as from a car cigarett
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lighter) to "house current" levels and, thus are handy for running
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small appliances like color TVs, VCRs and computers remotely (away
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from the grid).
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Trace 812 Inverter - will produce 800 watts for 30 minutes, or 575
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watts continuously. Uses only 0.24 watts (0.02 amps) on standby and
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will power TVs, VCRs, computers, test equipment, and even some
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vacuum cleaners, Champion juicers, and microwave ovens. 27-211
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Trace 812 at $550 each.
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2012 Inverter - will produce 2,000 watts of power at 110 VAC from a
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12 VDC battery source for up to 1/2 hour with a 6,000 Watt surge for
|
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starting induction and other high surge motors. 27-201 2012 Trace
|
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at $1,090 each.
|
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< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
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PROwatt 1500 Inverter - rated at 1500 watts continuous output and is
|
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|
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capable of delivering 1800 watts for 30 minutes or 2000 watts for 10
|
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|
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minutes. Input voltage is 10-15.5 VDC, low battery alarm at 10.7
|
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|
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volts, low voltage shutdown at 10 volts. 27-110 PROwatt 1500 at
|
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$799 each.
|
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< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
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Power 110 VAC appliances from your car - mini-inverter will power
|
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computers, VCRs, guitar amps, water pumps, sanders, color TVs, etc
|
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|
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from your 12 VDC cigarette lighter socket. Will deliver 140 watts
|
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|
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of 110 VAC power continuously from your 12 VDC battery. It will
|
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provide 400 peak watts and 200 watts for over two minutes. Amp idle
|
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|
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draw is 0.25 amps (3 watts). 27-104 PowerStar 200 at $149 each.
|
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< * * * * * * * * * * * >
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New 250 Watt converter fits in your hand = this unit will surge to
|
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500 watts, produce 300 watts for ten minutes, 250 watts for thirty
|
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minutesor 200 watts continuously. It has a low battery cutoff at
|
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10VDC. Voltage regulated and frequency controlled. 27-109 ProWatt
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at $195.
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< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
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M8/M15 Bobier Charge Controller - the M8 will handle up to 10 amps
|
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making it the ideal controller for up to three 48Watt PV (solar)
|
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modules. The M16 will handle up to 16 amps. 25-101 M8 8Amp (12V)
|
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at $65 each, 25-128 M8 8Amp (24V) at $55 each, 25-102 M16 16Amp
|
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(12V) at $75 each or 25-104 M16 16Amp (24V) at $69 each.
|
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< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
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SCI Mark III 30 Amp Charge Controller - 12 volt 30 amp charge
|
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controller will charge with 100% of available charging power up to a
|
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factory preset voltage of 14.8 VDC, here it switches to float charge
|
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mode, charging at 3 amps and tapering the batteries to 14.1 volts.
|
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25-113 (SCI3/30-12V Controller at $109 each, 25-118 SCI3/30-24V
|
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Controller at $109 each.
|
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< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
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Panel Analog Meters - 5% accuracy, no need for external shunts.
|
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|
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25-301 10-16V voltmeter at $18 each, 25-302 20-32V voltmeter at $18
|
||
|
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each, 25-311 0-10Amp ammeter at $18 each, 25-312 0-20Amp ammeter at
|
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|
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$18 each, 25-313 0-30Amp ammeter at $18 each, 25-315 0-60Amp ammeter
|
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at $25 each.
|
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< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
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Digital Panel Voltmeter - Programmable bar graph with digital
|
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readout. Also has programmable high & low voltage alarms and a
|
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flashing LED display. Draws only 12mAmps in operation. 25-341 Equus
|
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|
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Digital Voltmeter at $49 each.
|
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< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
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|
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Trace C-30A Charge Controller - for up to 30 Amps of charging
|
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|
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current. Factory preset for high voltage disconnect and low voltage
|
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|
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return, but is also user adjustable. Nighttime disconnect
|
||
|
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eliminates need for a diode and an "equalizing charge" switch that
|
||
|
|
allows for occasional heavy charging of the battery bank. Set
|
||
|
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points are easily adjustable. 25-103 C30A Charge Controller at $95
|
||
|
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each.
|
||
|
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< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
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New Battery Terminal design - solid brass non-corrosive battery
|
||
|
|
terminal mount makes for a lifetime sealed connection between
|
||
|
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battery and electrical system. Completely covers battery posts to
|
||
|
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reduce corrosive oxide accumulation to allow faster power flow back
|
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|
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into the battery from the charging source. Extends battery life
|
||
|
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potential by up to 50% and increases the available power by up to
|
||
|
|
23%. 15-781 Pro-Start Terminals (2 per package) at $19
|
||
|
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< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
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12VDC Mini-Clothes Washer - rotating drum washes clothes clean and
|
||
|
|
gentle enough for delicate fabrics. Uses a maximum of 5.5 Amps at
|
||
|
|
full load. Needs no special plumbing, fits on the drain board of
|
||
|
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your sink and connects to tap via the filling/emptying flexible hose
|
||
|
|
provided. Will wash up to 4.5 pounds of dry laundry, using a
|
||
|
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maximum of 3 gallons of water. Won't rust, stain or dent. Very
|
||
|
|
compact, measuring just 20" high by 18" deep by 17" wide and weighs
|
||
|
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on 17 pounds. 63-319 12V Miniwash at $195 each.
|
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|
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< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
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Page 6
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|
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Low Power Consumption Water Pump - the pump head has a 4 chamber
|
||
|
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diaphragm that can pump dirty or silty water and will not be damaged
|
||
|
|
by running dry. Will run on 12 or 24 VDC (best performance at
|
||
|
|
24VDC) and is capable of lifts up to 300 feet or 130PSI with a 10
|
||
|
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foot suction lift. All parts for a rebuild are kept in stock.
|
||
|
|
Easily serviced and can be rebuilt in the field with just a
|
||
|
|
Leatherman pocket tool. 3/4" foot valve included with this pump.
|
||
|
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41-120 The Real Pump at $379 each.
|
||
|
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< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
2 Speed Sanno Table Fan - runs at 2500 rpm and draws 1.25 amps at
|
||
|
|
low setting and 2 amps at high setting (when on 12VDC). 64-241
|
||
|
|
Table Fan (12V) at $29 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
12VDC Heater - fan forced heaters perfect for customers who have
|
||
|
|
surplus power (like hydro-electric systems). 180 watt unit runs at
|
||
|
|
12.5 amps, 300 watt unit runs at 25 amps. 63-351 12V Heater - 180
|
||
|
|
Watts at $39 each, 63-352 12V Heater - 300 Watts at $125 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Solar Cool Caps - work as miniature evaporative coolers. As the US
|
||
|
|
Air Force discovered, keep the pilots head cool and the rest of the
|
||
|
|
body will remain cool. This cap has a solar panel and a small fan
|
||
|
|
which blows cool air onto the head. They really work. You can
|
||
|
|
select solar or battery power, runs on 2 rechargeable AA cells.
|
||
|
|
Specify your first and second choice of colors Red (90-410-R), Blue
|
||
|
|
(90-410-B), or White (90-410-W)....90-140 Solar Cool Cap at $24
|
||
|
|
each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Solar Safari Hat - similar to above but more attractive. Switch
|
||
|
|
from solar power to battery power. White (90-411-W) or Tan (90-411-
|
||
|
|
T). 90-411 Solar Safari Hat at $42 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Hot Solar Shower - open system using a 5 gallon capacity water bag.
|
||
|
|
Expose it to the sun and hang it up for a gravity fed shower. Will
|
||
|
|
provide ample hot water for at least 4 hot showers. On a 70 degree
|
||
|
|
day, the Solar Shower will heat 60 degree water to 108 degrees in
|
||
|
|
only 3 hours. 90-416 Solar Shower at $9 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Solar Shower Curtain - curtain measures 30" X 30" X 65". Inflatable
|
||
|
|
frame sets up quickly with only a few puffs of air. Also doubles as
|
||
|
|
a porta potty enclosure or a changing room. Entire unit folds
|
||
|
|
compactly for easy storage & weighs less than 4 pounds. Blue color.
|
||
|
|
90-392 Shower Enclosure at $26 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
The Forever Light - encapsulated solar cell keychain needs 2-3 hours
|
||
|
|
exposure to provide weeks of light with intermittent use. Yellow
|
||
|
|
LED switched on by a gentle squeeze to help find the keyhole.
|
||
|
|
37-306 Forever Light at $16 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Energy Saver's Package - by using the products in this package, a
|
||
|
|
family of four will save over 30,000 gallons of water per year.
|
||
|
|
Over the lifetime of these products, you will save 9700 KWH, prevent
|
||
|
|
the production of 14,500 pounds of Carbon Dioxide (the major cause
|
||
|
|
of global warming) and 1,450 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (which causes
|
||
|
|
acid rain), and you'll not have to purchase 500 batteries. This
|
||
|
|
package includes 1 Panasonic 15watt fluorescent light, a 4 AA solar
|
||
|
|
nicad battery charger with 4 AA batteries (700mA), our lowest flow
|
||
|
|
showerhead, two faucet aerators, a set of toilet dams, and our OFF
|
||
|
|
the GRID - On the Sun book. Its's all contained in a cotton string
|
||
|
|
bag for carrying your groceries. 91-102 Energy Saver's Package at
|
||
|
|
$49 each.
|
||
|
|
Page 7
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Solar Starter Package - Includes a Solar Pathway Light to light up
|
||
|
|
your walkway, patio, darden, and driveway for up to six hours per
|
||
|
|
night. Also included is our Solar Dynamo AM/FM Radio that will
|
||
|
|
charge on solar power or on the hand-cranking dynamo. Our 4 AA
|
||
|
|
Solar Nicad Battery Charger will charge your 4 AA rechargeable
|
||
|
|
batteries (included) for up to 19 years. Also included are the 400
|
||
|
|
page Alternative Energy Sourcebook, OFF THE GRID! and on the Sun,
|
||
|
|
and our Remote Home Owner's Manual. A $146 value.
|
||
|
|
91-104 Solar Starter Package for $99 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
How to Build an Underground House - graphics, drawings and plans, 96
|
||
|
|
pages. 80-155 for $12 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Terra-Dome Video - Modularly designed structure can be built for
|
||
|
|
about $18 per square foot. Modules are available in 24' and 28'
|
||
|
|
configurations, connected by 16' arches. Walls are 10" thick and
|
||
|
|
the dome itself will support 8' of earth. Architectural styles
|
||
|
|
range from Colonial to Tudor, Contemporary to Mediterranean.
|
||
|
|
Terra-Dome Video at $20 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Econ-O-Dome Kits - geodesic dome shape is naturally energy and
|
||
|
|
materials efficient, because it has the smallest possible surface
|
||
|
|
area for a given volume. Kits are easy to assemble, since all
|
||
|
|
struts ( 2" X 4" contruction) and hubs (coated metal) are pre-
|
||
|
|
drilled, and the package comes with a complete and understandable
|
||
|
|
instruction manual. All the materials for a 38.5' dome can actually
|
||
|
|
fit in the back of a full-sized pickup truck. Prices are listed for
|
||
|
|
the structural frame, which you can put up in only 2 days with just
|
||
|
|
an extension ladder and a drill gun - though scaffolding will help.
|
||
|
|
Screws are included. Plans for cutting the wall boards (very little
|
||
|
|
waste involved) are included; or the pre-cut pieces can be obtained
|
||
|
|
at additional cost. Other options include a double shell design, or
|
||
|
|
2" X 6" strut dimensions for extra insulation space.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Dome Model Diameter Kit Price
|
||
|
|
Earth Day 14 foot $1000
|
||
|
|
Eco Expo 20 foot $2000
|
||
|
|
Will World 24 foot $2500
|
||
|
|
More with Less 30 foot $3000
|
||
|
|
Eco-Home 38.5 foot $3500
|
||
|
|
Low Cost Mansion 48 foot $5000
|
||
|
|
Great Dome 61.5 foot $7000
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Pacific Yurts - a circular, domed home invented by the nomadic
|
||
|
|
Mongols of Siberia. Much like the Dymaxion house invented by
|
||
|
|
Buckminster Fuller. Surprisingly easy to erect. The 30' yurt takes
|
||
|
|
two people less than a day to set up while the 12' model only a few
|
||
|
|
hours.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Size (diameter) Sq. Feet Center Height Weight Price
|
||
|
|
12 foot 115 8'0" 350# $2,195
|
||
|
|
14 foot 155 8'9" 450# $2,885
|
||
|
|
16 foot 200 9'3" 550# $3,285
|
||
|
|
20 foot 314 10'0" 700# $4,295
|
||
|
|
24 foot 452 11'6" 900# $4,875
|
||
|
|
30 foot 706 13' 1,200# $6,585
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Page 8
|
||
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||
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|
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|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Clean Power for the Long Haul: Electric Truck Conversion Kit - pre-
|
||
|
|
engineered kit allows you to simply bolt the system together; no
|
||
|
|
welding needed. Made for standard transmissions and utilizes
|
||
|
|
regular golf-cart type batteries. (Kits for power-steering equipped
|
||
|
|
trucks are not available.) These kits are for Chevy or GMC S-10 or
|
||
|
|
S-15 trucks. These truck is made to carry heavy loads, so you can
|
||
|
|
handle the weight of the batteries. The batteries are installed
|
||
|
|
outside of the passenger compartment. Takes approximately 25-50
|
||
|
|
person-hours depending on mechanical experience. Kit includes: 9"
|
||
|
|
Advanced DC Motor (28HP at 120V), motor mounts, flywheel and bell
|
||
|
|
housing adapter, molded battery boxes, front battery tray and
|
||
|
|
controller mount, power brake kit, modular control package with
|
||
|
|
ammeter, DC-DC converter with subfuse assembly, onboard 120V charger
|
||
|
|
(1500Watts), main disconnect, battery cables with ends and quick
|
||
|
|
disconnects, molded plastic dash-mounted meter holder, fuel gauge,
|
||
|
|
rear booster springs, and simple instructions.
|
||
|
|
91-810 Elect Truck Conversion $5590
|
||
|
|
Options 91-811 240V fast charger (4000Watts) $250, 91-812 Solar
|
||
|
|
Panels (each) at $495, or 91-813 4.5 KWatt regenerative brake kit at
|
||
|
|
$595 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Deluxe Electric Auto Conversion Kit - anyone with mechanical
|
||
|
|
aptitude can converst most small gas or diesel cars to efficient
|
||
|
|
electric power drive. Your vehicle should weigh under 2,800 lbs.
|
||
|
|
before conversion, have a manual transmission and no power steering.
|
||
|
|
Complete kit does not include batteries 91-820 Elec Auto Conversion
|
||
|
|
Kit at $4800, Options 91-821 19HP Option at $620, 05-225 Shipping
|
||
|
|
Cost at $175
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Electric Vehicle Video - Should you use a series DC motor, brushless
|
||
|
|
DC or AC? What about aircraft generators? This tape shows dozens
|
||
|
|
of cars and components and runs about 90 minutes.
|
||
|
|
80-125 Electric Vehicle Video at $39 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Hydrogen, the Invisible Fire - up-to-date summary of hydrogen use.
|
||
|
|
Includes information on all current research projects, current and
|
||
|
|
potential uses, safety issues, storage and transportation problems,
|
||
|
|
and pollution concerns. 48 pages. 80-150 at $10 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Convert It - a step by step conversion guide for changing gas
|
||
|
|
burning cars over to electric power. Amply illustrated, with
|
||
|
|
instructions for testing and operating the completed vehicle. 56
|
||
|
|
pages. 80-404 at $35 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Electric Vehicle Directory - shows over 20 vehicles ON THE MARKET
|
||
|
|
complete with specifications. Lists sources of other electric
|
||
|
|
vehicles as well as components, associations, and newsletters.
|
||
|
|
80 pages. 80-403 at $11 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
Why Wait for Detroit? - a collection of articles written by experts
|
||
|
|
on Electric Vehicles. Buying and maintenance hints. Discussion of
|
||
|
|
alternatives, pros and cons, a directory of resources, and a look to
|
||
|
|
the future. 80-405 at $12 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
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|
||
|
|
Page 9
|
||
|
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|
||
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|
||
|
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|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Sale on OFF THE GRID and on the Sun - 64 page publication with lots
|
||
|
|
of tips on ways you can power down and become totally energy
|
||
|
|
independent. 80-205 at $2 each.
|
||
|
|
< * * * * * * * * * * * >
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
--------------------------------------------------------------------
|
||
|
|
How many of us are strapped to a house payment, stuck in a position
|
||
|
|
as corporate slaves? Wouldn't it be fantastic to buy a small plot
|
||
|
|
of land out in the country, put up a few interlinked geodesic domes,
|
||
|
|
set up some solar cell panels, some hot water tubing and be as
|
||
|
|
independent as possible?
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Then convert our vehicle over to electric and grow some of our own
|
||
|
|
food for partial control over our sustenance. Heck, with a small
|
||
|
|
hill (or a created one) you could build an underground or semi-
|
||
|
|
underground house. Maybe even a tank on the hill to keep filled
|
||
|
|
with rainwater, then a hydro-electric system for backup to be
|
||
|
|
gravity fed from the tank. Swimming, power, food and no bills!
|
||
|
|
--------------------------------------------------------------------
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
If you have comments or other information relating to such topics
|
||
|
|
as this paper covers, please upload to KeelyNet or send to the
|
||
|
|
Vangard Sciences address as listed on the first page.
|
||
|
|
Thank you for your consideration, interest and support.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Jerry W. Decker.........Ron Barker...........Chuck Henderson
|
||
|
|
Vangard Sciences/KeelyNet
|
||
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|
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|
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|
||
|
|
If we can be of service, you may contact
|
||
|
|
Jerry at (214) 324-8741 or Ron at (214) 242-9346
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