tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.comments2023-03-29T05:32:00.789-04:00J.D Stratton Electric, Inc. Wind Turbine & Solar ProjectsJDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00007995399507055537noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-23282447274857046842016-02-03T02:15:10.218-05:002016-02-03T02:15:10.218-05:00I really like the information provided in this art...I really like the information provided in this article about the Solar mounting systems pros and cons. <a href="http://www.universalsolardirect.com/" rel="nofollow">Solar Energy</a> is a convenient and renewable source, it is environment friendly energy source which will be available for the our future generation also.And I believe solar is going to be the future for home owners and business owners.Roof Solar Panel Cost Las Vegashttp://www.lensunsolar.com/blog/solar-energy-is-a-renewable-resource/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-9317072559300791122013-09-18T03:29:41.396-04:002013-09-18T03:29:41.396-04:00Analyse use and needs at all hours of the day and ...Analyse use and needs at all hours of the day and night also log temperature, humidity and other conditions important to equipment and facility use. Based on the this data collected, build a detailed action plan. Plan identifies energy savings opportunities, establishes priorities and optimizes facility operating profiles.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07082316350088436790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-88772132091091191422012-10-12T16:54:41.443-04:002012-10-12T16:54:41.443-04:00I ordered a small turbine today. I will post pictu...I ordered a small turbine today. I will post pictures when done.<br />JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007995399507055537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-57487092596211472732012-10-11T13:05:58.770-04:002012-10-11T13:05:58.770-04:00Congratulations! You clearly know how to maximize ...Congratulations! You clearly know how to maximize the use of solar energy. Being 90% off the grid will definitely be helpful to you in terms of savings. It is something to brag when your area experiences an unexpected blackout, and your house is the only one that has running electricity! Anyway, did you manage to install the wind turbine? I bet it would help in providing off-grid energy.Kurt Amezcuahttp://www.emarineinc.com/categories/Solar-Controllers/Solar-Charging-Controller-Kit/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-78348139195363509872012-09-26T11:09:00.882-04:002012-09-26T11:09:00.882-04:00Climate is an important aspect that has to be cons...Climate is an important aspect that has to be considered before selecting solar water heater and it is said that regions which are rare cold or freezing need to use solar heater with direct circulation systems that pump water through collectors to provide into the houses.pvc windowshttp://www.budgetbetterbest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-21427966795522183252012-08-06T15:00:54.279-04:002012-08-06T15:00:54.279-04:00It looks like you’re having fun on the sea, buddy....It looks like you’re having fun on the sea, buddy. I can’t blame you, though. Being on water makes you feel free and close to nature. And wise decision with the wind turbine, too! I’m certain that you can spend more time on the sea using this device. You can save a lot on fuel, and it is also a good source of energy, not only for boats, but also for small engines at home.Kurt Amezcuahttp://www.emarineinc.com/categories/Inverters/Pure-Sine-Wave-Inverter-Repair-Servicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-87255197377723921102012-07-04T06:09:55.792-04:002012-07-04T06:09:55.792-04:00Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog...Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wished to say <br />that I have truly enjoyed surfing around your blog posts.<br />After all I will be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again soon!<br /><i>Also visit my blog post</i> : <b><a href="http://cheap-strollers.net" rel="nofollow">cheap baby stroller</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-23939903810987545822011-03-15T21:54:02.179-04:002011-03-15T21:54:02.179-04:00That was clean. Excellent strategy in mounting the...That was clean. Excellent strategy in mounting the panels.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.zenhomeenergy.com.au/solarsolarpower" rel="nofollow">solar power</a><br /><a href="http://www.zenhomeenergy.com.au/solarpanels/" rel="nofollow">solar panels</a>Stella Klienhttp://www.zenhomeenergy.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-69775762153294633372010-08-31T20:39:49.659-04:002010-08-31T20:39:49.659-04:00Great blog! Keep up the good work my friend.Great blog! Keep up the good work my friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-85699920675471369712010-08-28T23:20:14.496-04:002010-08-28T23:20:14.496-04:00that's really a fantastic post ! added to my f...that's really a fantastic post ! added to my favourite blogs list.. I have been reading your blog last couple of weeks and enjoy every bit. Thanks.wind generatorhttp://www.windturbinestar.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-23320326076534042992010-07-29T07:50:17.570-04:002010-07-29T07:50:17.570-04:00Great blog JD. I thought the only snake oil salesm...Great blog JD. I thought the only snake oil salesmen were working for the cell tower companies.Steve Kazellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086724218572360702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-14670526955749457912010-06-08T06:49:34.588-04:002010-06-08T06:49:34.588-04:00Good articles which can give ideas about wind turb...Good articles which can give ideas about wind turbines. And a wind turbine also helps to conserve energy.home wind turbineshttp://www.windturbines.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-22196955478520416572010-04-06T19:24:09.706-04:002010-04-06T19:24:09.706-04:00Jim T
Your exactly correct. I truly believe that ...Jim T<br /><br />Your exactly correct. I truly believe that you need both systems to have a complete system. They complement each other wind and solar. When you have both systems they both don't have to be big systems, like if they were by their selves. Look at the systems I am getting the data from both together are less then 5kw.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007995399507055537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-840612078350510842010-04-06T19:06:25.363-04:002010-04-06T19:06:25.363-04:00I have been interested in renewable energy for at ...I have been interested in renewable energy for at least 10+ years, but have not had the chance to act on the information I have found.<br /><br />Here in N. Michigan, I really think that BOTH should have a part in a RE homestead. Like you stated in your posting, the sun can't shine for 24 hours, but the wind can blow. A balanced, multiple approach with an eye to reducing your power consumption, I believe, is the way to to.Jim Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-21722831141056393132010-03-02T10:57:10.966-05:002010-03-02T10:57:10.966-05:00I think the biggest issue with going from Incandes...I think the biggest issue with going from Incandescent or CFL to LED is that LED's are DC. I'd like to see a push for new home builds or rewires to do DC throughout the home for lighting and some sockets (USB power!). Having an inverter in every light socket seems like a waste of energy to me. Take your Solar and keep it DC, instead of swapping back and forth from DC/AC/DC. If my electronic knowledge isn't too rusty, I'd say stepping up/down voltages and current limiting would still be a lot more efficient than inverting at every socket and outlet when you need DC power. Just a thought. <br />Thanks for what you do.Irahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365766777552849103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-31856589072887095102010-01-30T12:15:06.664-05:002010-01-30T12:15:06.664-05:00Thanks very much for your advice. All of the compl...Thanks very much for your advice. All of the complaints I saw on the Internet were ralated to the high voltage on-grid models not the low dc voltage battery charging models. I also know that over the years they must had sold hundreds of these. I can get this unit for $5970 here in Tanzania which seems very good to me.<br />BUT, what would the Raum 3.5 kw off-grid 24/48 volt model cost without a tower ex US? Or even the 1.5kw model with no tower? I certainly like the idea of low cut-in speed.John van der Loonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-47422116832196346912010-01-29T06:17:53.708-05:002010-01-29T06:17:53.708-05:00Hi John,
I have not had a reason to install the W...Hi John,<br /><br />I have not had a reason to install the Whisper turbine. I can get it and install one if someone wants it. I have heard there is problems with these units. But if it is like anything that SWWP makes, their turbines all have problems. Sometimes you get luck and get one that is fine other times you don't. Of all the Skystreams I have installed 1 out 3 have failed. Not a very good record. <br /><br />I have another 1.5kw turbine that is made in Canada that is made for on-grid or off-grid situations.<br /><br />http://www.raumenergy.com/turbine1kw.html<br /><br />You may want to check this one out. It is a little bigger, 1.5kw, and has a battery charge that can do 24vdc or 48vdc.<br /><br />http://www.raumenergy.com/battery_charger.html<br /><br />I have heard good things about this company and their turbines. This unit is not that expensive, about $6600.00US with 49' lattice tower, shipping not included. Actually its big brother the 3.5kw is the one that I am now pushing because of its low wind cut-in speed. Which can be a problem here in Michigan. I hope that helps. All I can say about the Whisper is if you are reading that there are problems then I would believe it. Just because of my experience with their other products. <br /><br />Let me know if you have any another questions.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007995399507055537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-54882429794946585842010-01-29T01:13:12.735-05:002010-01-29T01:13:12.735-05:00Hi JD, back again asking for advice. Since we last...Hi JD, back again asking for advice. Since we last spoke I have had a complete rethink about which wind turbine to go for and have decided to rather do a hybrid system with a large array as well as wind. I have located a Whisper 500 24 vdc here in Tanzania. It is old stock (2007) but never used and the price is good. I see that you do not install this turbine. What is your opinion on this turbine as I have seen some disgruntled owners on the internet.<br />Your advice would be greatly appreciated.John van der Loonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-85028578065853394272010-01-17T15:26:36.653-05:002010-01-17T15:26:36.653-05:00It is on small Glen Lake. Just past Benzonia Trail...It is on small Glen Lake. Just past Benzonia Trail to the West. About 5 or 6 miles away from you.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007995399507055537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-43466497392130492952010-01-17T15:22:53.857-05:002010-01-17T15:22:53.857-05:00Where around Glen Lake is that? Anywhere near Burd...Where around Glen Lake is that? Anywhere near Burdickville?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-28384738898214997662009-12-27T18:02:58.671-05:002009-12-27T18:02:58.671-05:00Good stuff JeffGood stuff JeffNate Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-48130561680971145662009-11-10T07:23:57.917-05:002009-11-10T07:23:57.917-05:00John
Good luck! keep me informed of your progress...John<br /><br />Good luck! keep me informed of your progress and send pictures. I am sure there are people out there including myself that would love to see how things turn out for you.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007995399507055537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-82760389197590614012009-11-10T02:37:01.955-05:002009-11-10T02:37:01.955-05:00Thanks for that info JD. I am inclined to go for t...Thanks for that info JD. I am inclined to go for the Hummer. Another disadvantage I see is that you need 25 x 12 volt batteries in series to get to 300 vdc. Should one battery develop a problem then the whole bank will be affected. I assume that the controller can sense this and shut down but it still leaves you to go thru 25 batteries to find the faulty one.<br />I see one can add solar panels but once again I assume you would need 25 in series to reach the required voltage. I was hoping to add a few at a time as I can afford them.<br /><br />I spent more time going thru your blog, very interesting!John van der Loonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-34403268452693705672009-11-09T08:29:09.159-05:002009-11-09T08:29:09.159-05:00John,
I have looked at this unit in person and it...John,<br /><br />I have looked at this unit in person and it looks like it is very well built. This company has just come to the USA. As a matter of fact I can not even use it yet because they are not UL listed. Off-grid use they are fine. The only draw back I can see is the inverter and rectifier are very large in size. If a person does not have a lot of room then this is going to be tough. I am sorry I can not give you a good answer on how reliable they are. They hold potential and time will tell. Now the Bergey on the other hand is very reliable but it is pricey. But it does have a good track record.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007995399507055537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055246186503072959.post-78918863553112809352009-11-09T03:28:32.670-05:002009-11-09T03:28:32.670-05:00I live off grid in Africa (on-grid is hardly worth...I live off grid in Africa (on-grid is hardly worthwhile anyhow) and am leaning towards a 10,000kw Hummer so as to cut down on generator hours. Price is right and it all looks ideal for me BUT, it's Chinese and I am unsure of the quality/longlevity. I see it is one of the four you recommend. Does this mean that you have checked them out thoroughly and are satisfied? <br />Your comments would be highly appreciated.John van der Loonhttp://www.raskiroko.comnoreply@blogger.com