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    Froling/Windhager/Guntamatic + Solar - Any preferences?

    Hello All, Does anyone have any opinions on these brands vs each other? I'm in France where Froling is a popular and well known brand, it's definitely marketed well compared to Windhager/Guntamatic. We've been quoted for a Froling S4 Turbo (34kw) with 2000L tank and 6 solar panels. I've only...
  2. RomanW

    Winter Greenhouse Heating Ideas

    So, I'm planning on adding a greenhouse to the end of my garage (It would be south facing) and am trying to think up ideas over the winter and plan out how to make this greenhouse able to still produce during winter. Problem is, it gets -20 here on average for at least 4-5 months so just relying...
    • RomanW
    • Thread
    • greenhouse growing self sufficiency solar
    • Replies: 106
    • Forum: The Inglenook
  3. G

    Going solar - where to begin?

    Hi I am thinking I want to start looking for quotes for a grid tied solar PV system but whenever I start trying to do research there are so many companies with advertising online that I can't even weed through all the greenwashing and rebate offers to know who to call. It all seems super scammy...
  4. stoveliker

    Solar air heat?

    I guess this is a contentious subject, but for such subjects learning the (perceived) pros and cons is useful. I've been playing with the thought of getting solar air heaters. I have a South facing wall and like the idea of having a 20W fan providing like a 1500 W space heater. Especially...
  5. B

    Help needed with DIY solar kiln control (FAN, etc) for drying wood

    Hi, I could use some help and suggestions on how to best operate a homemade solar kiln to dry firewood. The kiln has insulated bottom, top, back and sides. The front is clear plastic to allow sunlight to enter and heat the black interior. Split firewood is placed on wire shelves and a small...
    • BertP
    • Thread
    • dry firewood humidity kiln solar temperature
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: The Wood Shed
  6. A

    Starting with a clean sheet!

    Hi everyone This is my first post to the forum so be gentle with me! I am in the enviable position of planning a new house on farm land that I bought several years ago. I want to make sure I get it right because this is a one shot deal. It will be a pretty large house 6500 sq ft +/- over 3...
  7. woodgeek

    In case you were wondering, solar PV is now a net good for the earth...

    Apologies for a slightly technical and wonky post about a recent paper I came across.... It addresses a major solar 'naysayer' issue....the (supposed) low EROEI of solar PV, and its (supposed) resulting inability to support modern civilization. Many here have a current or former 'energy...
  8. M

    Need a fp insert with a blower that's solar friendly

    Hi all. New to the forum. I've been trying to find information online and haven't been successful so wanted to see if anyone here as some input: We are in the process of installing solar in our home and replacing our old mid-70's Buck Stove due to age, inefficiency and the back of it buckling...
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