tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675305821149126082023-11-15T03:07:02.339-10:00EAVETROUGHBILL's ALTERNATIVESustainability, Technology, Rain Gutters, Solar Hot Water & PlumbingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-12349469550847826722014-05-07T08:41:00.000-10:002014-05-07T08:41:21.264-10:00The Purpose of Rain Gutters - By Maxie T Pnarzing
The Purpose of Rain Gutters
By Maxie T Pnarzing
The primary purpose of any guttering system is to offset the potential damage caused by falling rain. The gutter system channels water away from the home not allowing it to collect at the base of the house. When water collects in the area, it can cause severe damage to the structure of the house, especially the foundations. It can also be used toAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-90374402878516170112013-05-05T08:33:00.000-10:002013-05-05T08:33:43.634-10:00Car Companies Invest Heavily in Electric Vehicles -By NM Benson
Over the last few years we have seen massive investment by the likes of Volkswagen, Nissan, Tesla Motors, Ford, BMW and an array of other automobile companies around the world. They have literally invested hundreds of millions of dollars with many of this funding coming from the public purse in the shape of government loans from of the likes of the US, UK, etc.
It seems that while the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-19166727188914232582013-03-13T17:46:00.000-10:002013-03-13T17:46:12.903-10:00Ideal Batteries for Use in Solar Panel Installations -- By Steve McDaniel
This article is one that came about from questions from one of our readers. He asked what is the ideal battery for a Solar Power system?
This isn't a straightforward answer in that the answer depends on the setup. For the most part the answer I will present is what would be ideal in most situations.
Most solar setups are using a 12 volt DC setup. This is ideal for running low voltage Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-84463680259663038332012-11-08T14:13:00.001-10:002012-11-08T14:13:26.683-10:00How Do Solar Cells Work? -- By Sergio M Barbara
There has been a tremendous growth in the renewable energy markets across the world with solar energy constituting a major part of it. An increasing trend has been observed in people preferring clean and affordable energy generated from renewable sources over the conventional non renewable sources. The main reason for this switch is the constantly increasing electricity prices, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-85278324330166199252012-08-12T13:49:00.002-10:002012-08-12T13:49:45.718-10:00The Pro's and Con's of Buying Cheap Solar Panels -- By Mike Hickmon
Cheap solar panels may sound like a good idea, and sometimes they
are- but sometimes buying cheap backfires, leaving home-owners wishing
they had chosen another route. Before you decide to go for that great
deal or that "limited time only" offer, learn how others have been
disappointed by their decision to buy cheap solar panels.
Problems Sometimes Associated with Cheap Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-76621364926712730862012-07-18T04:00:00.000-10:002012-07-18T04:00:07.506-10:00Grid Tie Inverter - The Best Solution for Your Home -- By Sadam Hussain Zakori
A grid tie inverter has become the solution for most commercial industries and for home users and is a good source of energy. The reason is that it is efficient and it reduces cost of your electricity bills. It has become a method that everybody is fascinated about and why not, as you don't have to rely on the electric company anymore for power. Grid inverters are known to generate so much Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-12612651685921742032012-06-27T12:58:00.000-10:002012-06-27T12:58:00.240-10:00How Is Solar Electricity Generated From Photovoltaic Solar Energy, and Is It a Viable Alternative? -- By Annie Whitney
There is much ado about solar electricity these days, and whether solar electricity generated from photovoltaic solar energy cells is a viable alternative to our addiction to fossil fuels. Of course, this depends on what part of the planet one lives. Since a large percentage of the earth could sustain every home using solar electricity, this could go a long way towards weaning ourselves from Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-36202232747072356322012-06-11T07:43:00.000-10:002012-06-13T17:57:11.769-10:00Alternative Energy Sources Info -- By Dave W. Stefko
Let's look at history first as it pertains to Alternative Energy Sources.
The ancient Romans had radiant heat in their bath houses. That was over two thousand years ago. We had Native American tribes living in caves eight hundred to one thousand years ago. They were south facing. We could call them Nature's passive solar design. In 1839 Alexandre Edmond Becquerel discovered solar electric. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-8338849817269541362012-05-24T04:30:00.000-10:002012-05-24T04:30:00.345-10:00Wind and Solar Powered Concept Vehicles -- By Sarah A Manchester
These days, many people are trying to be eco-friendly in almost every possible way they can. This may be anything from recycling to using alternative fuel sources. These alternative fuel sources can be used to power homes and in the near future, cars. There are a few concept cars out that use either wind or solar energy instead of traditional fuel like gasoline or diesel. One of the first Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-55767731696555958472012-05-19T05:35:00.002-10:002012-05-19T05:35:35.138-10:00The Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Energy in Vehicles -- By Alex A George
Can solar energy power a vehicle? The answer is "yes", but because nothing is free in life, you will have to invest in some solar panels which (in time) will offer you the possibility of enjoying free rides. You will forget about visiting gas stations and you will not pay a single cent for fuel.
Benefits and shortcomings of using solar panels in cars
The advantages of using solar Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-10300820860602869072012-05-08T17:46:00.001-10:002012-05-12T18:40:51.944-10:00Oil Is NOT a Fossil Fuel It Is Abiotic
Oil Is NOT a Fossil Fuel It Is Abiotic
By Robert Benjamin
As the peak oil crisis looms with severe economic implications that the oil reserves of the world is about to be depleted, there is now a revival of an older theory that petrol as we know it exists elsewhere and remains untapped.
We are looking at two schools of thought here. One holds that oil is a non-renewal Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-86405217976805865412012-05-04T11:34:00.000-10:002012-05-04T11:34:01.809-10:00The Advantages of a Solar Energy Car -- By Alex A George
Though solar-charged vehicles, such as solar boats, are widespread and commercially available, solar cars have yet to become a practical day-to-day transportation device. These vehicles are primarily manufactured for racing competitions and engineering exercises, and are often sponsored by government agencies.
A solar car works on the same principle as a house powered by solar panels. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-37104748050397796682012-04-15T08:07:00.000-10:002012-04-15T08:07:10.063-10:00Working Out How Many Solar Panels You Need For Your RV -- By Alex A George
If you love travelling in your RV, it means you are an independent soul. Becoming energy independent is probably another one of your guidelines in life. With the help of solar panels, your RV will be able to produce the environmental friendly energy it needs. Going green is perfectly suited to adventurous people that love nature and have abandoned the comfort of the residential lifestyle.
A Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-9380230299430255532012-04-10T11:46:00.001-10:002012-04-10T11:46:59.376-10:00The Disadvantages of a Solar Energy Car -- By Alex A George
The popularity of solar vehicles is gaining significant ground lately, though gasoline-fueled cars still prevail in the automotive market. Solar cars are cars that are powered by solar energy. The cars feature solar panels on their upper surface. Photovoltaic cells power up the vehicle when connected to a 48-volt battery charger. Their role is to convert sunlight into electricity.
Solar Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-80245195179974595862012-03-16T11:27:00.000-10:002012-03-16T11:27:15.884-10:00Solar Car Parks: The Next Big Thing in Commercial Property Investing -- By KT Cunningham
With most car manufacturers set to bring electric vehicles (EVs) on to the global market in 2011 in mass production for the modern consumer, savvy property investors are already position themselves for whopping returns. Not long ago, electric car charging systems used to be a far-fetched vision of the future, but today it is a reality. It is estimated that there will be approximately 1.5 millionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-15575464692557463462012-02-07T09:28:00.000-10:002012-02-07T09:44:03.773-10:00Installing a Home Solar Energy System for Your Home -- By Dave McIntosh
As it has become more and more difficult to be able to afford the
rising costs of energy from your local hydro supplier, many people have
started looking to generating their own electricity with a home solar energy system. All they need to do is capture the free energy from the
sun that's presently going to waste every day. And you too can be a part
of it.
You know I'm right because you Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-21132441247722236762011-10-12T05:37:00.000-10:002011-10-12T05:37:47.498-10:00Enchanted Lake Kitchen
Hi everyoneWe are remodeling a kitchen in Kailua, Hawaii.The area on Oahu where the project is, is on the windward side of Oahu.
---The Enchanted Lake area of Kailua is a great little subdivision lookingtype of housing community that is localized around a man made water feature.It is called 'Enchanted Lake' ---We have been graced with the project to completely remodel the kitchen.All the major Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-70863828973862911592011-10-10T15:20:00.000-10:002011-10-10T15:20:35.385-10:00Pau With The Kalihi Job
Well, it is finishedThe Kalihi rain gutter job is complete.We actually completed it in a two day period.
--Six hours on day one, when we formed the gutters from the seamless gutter machine (about an hour).After we formed and cut to size all 14 pieces, the corners were cut as required on each piece.They then were installed on to the newly replaced & painted fascia boards.
Leveled towards the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-17231574581125381482011-10-04T06:31:00.000-10:002011-10-04T06:35:23.617-10:00Kalihi Rain Gutter Job-Forming the Gutters Oct 4,2011
All Rigthy, Than!!!
As Jim Carey likes to say.
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Today our supplier has agreed to bring the seamless gutter machine to our Kalihi job site. 8:30am Hawaii time/ -10 hours GMT
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They will form the gutters from the coil of aluminum that they carry on the back/top of the machine, in a cradle like device. The color will be 'High Gloss White', Gutter size 5 inch , K type shape of gutter.
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Each Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-82815907956812954682011-10-02T06:29:00.000-10:002011-10-02T06:31:42.023-10:00Kalihi Gutter Job Delayed one Week! Oct 2,2011
We have had to postpone our installation of the Kalihi rain gutter job due to our suppliers over booking of their seamless rain gutter machine.Our supplier has promised to endeavor to run off our job on the first or second day of this next week , first week of October.We are graced with having the most understanding & knowledgeable clients on this job.Our clients know how schedules can be Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-24999141824201533652011-09-25T06:27:00.000-10:002011-09-25T06:27:12.008-10:00Kalihi Rain Gutter Job 9/24/2011
Well we have been graced with a beautiful one story home in Kalihi, Hawaii on which we will replace the rain gutters.
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In this job we will replace the rain gutters.
This rain gutter job entails the removal & recycling of the existing sectional aluminum rain gutters.
Then because of the rotten fascia boards, we found under the existing rain gutters, we were able to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-14700521373595512982011-07-17T12:22:00.000-10:002011-07-17T12:22:49.200-10:00RV Solar Panels - The Benefits of Installing Solar Panels on A Recreational Vehicle -- By Will Yap
Do you like the freedom of a recreational vehicle (RV) lifestyle?
Taking long RV trips on the road is a great way to spend quality time
with the family. An RV is basically a house on wheels with all of the
basic amenities and comfort on a home. Most people going on RV road
trips would want to bring along all of their electrical gadgets such as
television, personal computer, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-82982766037198167552011-04-15T15:27:00.002-10:002011-04-15T15:33:01.072-10:00Solar Power Motor Vehicles For The Future --- By David ZhaggaYou can now get a considerable variety of machines, appliances, gizmos and gadgets operated by solar energy. There's also numerous residences, houses, industrial facilities and businesses powered by alternative energy sources. Solar powered cars have also risen in popularity as men and women became more aware of the numerous positive aspects of the renewable energy resource. It is possible to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-84002511491098662372011-04-05T09:55:00.000-10:002011-04-05T09:55:59.844-10:00Solar Powered Car Battery Charger -- By Brandy A. Sean Platinum Quality AuthorSolar car battery chargers have swept the market since it was introduced. They've been selling like pancakes and everyone seems to want one for their cars- and for a good reason.
Solar car battery chargers are one of the most useful pieces of equipment that any car owner should have in their vehicle. Especially if you are fond of parking it out of the door for days or weeks at a time, this Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-267530582114912608.post-63216957925497611702011-02-09T17:10:00.000-10:002011-02-09T17:10:35.076-10:00RV Solar Panels - RV Photovoltaic Panels For The Newbie -- By Brian Shepherd The benefits and functionality of solar energy is simply something that eludes most recreational vehicle drivers. There's plenty of people that believe things without researching them at all, and they spread that belief, such as saying that RV solar panels simply aren't practical enough, or that they're too expensive, or too complex and wouldn't work for them. Little do these people know,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13444494825722631574noreply@blogger.com0