@dustmudder I have 8 Trojan L16 batteries. They are 6 years old - still going strong. I did abuse them and they don't have as much capacity as they used to. If you equalize them every month and try not to withdraw too much of their reserve before recharging them (you can go down to 20 percent, but it's better not to) and keep them in a non freezing temperature, they could last well over 10 years. They are rated at 5 to 7 years, I believe, but I have a friend who got over 10.
@pangaloon i was thinking on going to uk, but after seeing how hostile the environment is there regarding personal freedom i scrapped the idea. i think the sweden might be a good idea since they have official laws there that allow building a 15m2 (30m2 if you use some loophole) shed questions and permissions free :) i dont know how it is in spain since i would so like to go there, but i think the land there might cost an arm and leg after all the speculators bought it...
Such wonderful and inspiring documentary. I have been trying to live off grid for years now,(UK) the land purchase and permission is always an issue, hence I am planning to move out of the country. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge.
@pangaloon Yeah, it can be tough with building codes and zoning and red tape - I hope you find the right place.
strawboysmall 2 months ago
@dustmudder I have 8 Trojan L16 batteries. They are 6 years old - still going strong. I did abuse them and they don't have as much capacity as they used to. If you equalize them every month and try not to withdraw too much of their reserve before recharging them (you can go down to 20 percent, but it's better not to) and keep them in a non freezing temperature, they could last well over 10 years. They are rated at 5 to 7 years, I believe, but I have a friend who got over 10.
strawboysmall 2 months ago
@TheWaldorock just design it around that optimal 45 degrees. might want to look into rammed earth method.
enlightenednihilist 3 months ago
How many years do your batteries last before you have to replace them?
dustmudder 5 months ago
@pangaloon i was thinking on going to uk, but after seeing how hostile the environment is there regarding personal freedom i scrapped the idea. i think the sweden might be a good idea since they have official laws there that allow building a 15m2 (30m2 if you use some loophole) shed questions and permissions free :) i dont know how it is in spain since i would so like to go there, but i think the land there might cost an arm and leg after all the speculators bought it...
pleasanthacking 5 months ago
Such wonderful and inspiring documentary. I have been trying to live off grid for years now,(UK) the land purchase and permission is always an issue, hence I am planning to move out of the country. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge.
pangaloon 5 months ago 2
@NCsqrlkiller
It's called Out of Ink - on the album We Have Eyes. I'm glad you like it!
strawboysmall 5 months ago
What's the song at the beginning of this film? I'm diggin' it!
NCsqrlkiller 5 months ago
@strawboysmall Good grounding helps protect from lighting..
haha48 11 months ago
Im a fellow Montanan (Missoula). Good video and nice home. Looks healthy livin
meatloafzombie 1 year ago