tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80432302008-03-28T16:21:19.636-04:00Steve SpenceBlogger413125This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site.tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-32032569411297942622008-03-26T22:11:00.003-04:002008-03-26T22:28:16.423-04:00We just got back from our trip to Anguilla. We helped Francoise set up her new solar power system. Two Kyocera 130 watt PV panels, a Xantrex C35 charge controller, a Trimetric Battery Meter, a...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/03/anguilla-solar.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-56288365324720367252008-03-08T10:25:00.004-05:002008-03-25T22:26:12.633-04:00We are off on our trip to Anguilla to do a solar install. Be back in 2 weeks, and expect to have a tan. Will post pics when we return. The install consists of two 130 watt panels, 35 amp charge...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/03/solar-install-in-anguilla.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-61686302129956575852008-03-03T09:21:00.003-05:002008-03-03T09:28:14.735-05:00Off grid homes, RV's, and boats use a house bank, a bank of batteries used to store the energy from solar, wind, and backup generators for times of no sun or no wind. These are not car batteries,...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/03/all-about-batteries.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-80500425568491581432008-02-28T20:19:00.002-05:002008-02-28T20:23:08.435-05:00Most of the common machines used in workshops, industry, and farms are driven by motors of only .5 - 5 horsepower. The Watermotor will produce this amount of power at an extremely low cost and with a...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/02/watermotor-simple-mechanical-drive.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-79100423045078913692008-02-24T13:03:00.001-05:002008-02-24T13:04:59.704-05:00Solar energy is our birthright like the air we breathe or the water we drink. Solar Home Plans and affordable Solar Hot Water Plans are the gateway into a "Solar Age" of energy independence. Fossil...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/02/solar-homes-solar-collectors.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-73129516358293045472008-02-19T13:18:00.001-05:002008-02-19T13:20:15.111-05:00This one has been around a while, and has met the test of time. It's a reliable design, and we think it's awesome. See more at http://www.greensteamengine.com<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/02/invention-of-month-green-steam-engine.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-713628423519030842008-02-18T09:04:00.003-05:002008-03-09T11:51:21.907-04:00Jim Juczak's power system was damaged by their recent house fire. A group of us went to help them rebuild various aspects from sheetrock to applying primer. My son Matt and I tackled upgrading and...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/02/installing-solar-at-woodhengeorg.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-48768150269992731942008-02-11T12:58:00.000-05:002008-02-11T15:08:37.608-05:00We recently got a line on these 110vac LED light strips. Containing 198 LED's, 5mm in size, the strip consumes 11 watts and outputs almost 700 lumens. They sell for $25 delivered in the lower 48...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/02/low-current-low-voltage-led-lighting.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-58379128693398988852008-02-10T23:00:00.000-05:002008-02-10T23:02:04.361-05:00We finished our eBooklet on worm composting. We are adding the final pictures, and polishing up the video. The booklet is $15 and comes with support group access and a $10 discount on the video...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/02/worm-composting-ebooklet-finished.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-59465584976694845702008-02-09T15:23:00.000-05:002008-02-09T15:27:50.059-05:00The huge potential of agricultural soils to reduce greenhouse gases and increase production at the same time has been reinforced by new research findings at NSW Department of Primary Industries’...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/02/agrichar-soil-productivity-magic-bullet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-55941057419427315982008-01-28T13:31:00.000-05:002008-01-28T13:35:52.366-05:00A unique Jefferson County home (http://www.woodhenge.org), celebrated for its eco-friendly design, was damaged by fire Sunday afternoon. No one was home at the residence of Jim and Krista Juczak at...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/fire-damages-round-house.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-44381262361420643682008-01-28T08:54:00.000-05:002008-01-28T09:01:45.328-05:00Do you have a small cabin, camp, or just want to be a bit more self sufficient? Here's what we are playing with. The military used to use these tent heaters. They can heat a small space, and be used...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/heating-and-cooking-on-cheap.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-28606209946146588922008-01-25T22:15:00.001-05:002008-02-17T18:13:33.623-05:00Much Ado About Almost NothingA History of Electricity and Electronics2007, Hans Camenzind This is the story of the electron. 3,000 years ago the tiny particle caused nothing but fear and superstition...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/free-book-download-much-ado-about.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-17514826073073175832008-01-24T13:16:00.001-05:002008-02-14T23:14:02.918-05:00We just added 1000 worms to a new worm bin. One hour after spreading them on top of the litter, they disappeared into the bedding to munch away happily on our kitchen scraps. We are thrilled that we...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/happy-worms.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-66887952174164485512008-01-19T13:43:00.000-05:002008-01-19T13:45:28.277-05:00After the huge Server Upgrades here at HomeBrewPower we have finally got around to recompiling our CD Rom that was previously available only in hard copy for $20.00 + P&P. The Entire contents have...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/homebrew-power-cd.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-48879056799708427992008-01-16T14:48:00.000-05:002008-01-16T20:52:21.260-05:00Our vermiposting red worms arrived today. Now our composting project kicks into high gear. The beds are ready, kitchen craps have been collected, and compost will be ready for spring. Read more at...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/worms-arrive.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-15296376346546962552008-01-14T15:59:00.000-05:002008-01-14T16:02:19.742-05:00June is the wet season in Ghana, but here in Accra, the capital, the morning rain has ceased. As the sun heats the humid air, pillars of black smoke begin to rise above the vast Agbogbloshie Market....<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/heart-breaking-story-on-ewaste.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-2043160175452063422008-01-12T15:09:00.000-05:002008-01-12T15:14:01.828-05:00Our generator project is progressing. We have a 10hp B&S OHV engine, a GM 108 amp alternator, and are awaiting a bracket and pulley to be delivered. We are constructing a 3 stage charger to maintain...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/diy-generator-project.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-34818011533527667222008-01-05T11:28:00.001-05:002008-01-05T11:42:31.751-05:00We have developed a complete composting Kitchen and Toilet system for anyone wanting to reduce their water requirements, eliminate sewage, and build soil quality for gardening. Consisting of a manual...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/composting-toilet-and-recycling-system.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-35387358923365922842008-01-05T08:25:00.000-05:002008-01-05T08:36:53.312-05:00A buddy of mine, Ron Morrison, grabbed a shot of this Diesel Electric Hybrid bus. Farther away from the beach I saw this city bus. Hybrid diesel-electric. It was really quiet zooming away from a...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/floridas-diesel-electric-hybrid-buses.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-59429199317340686132008-01-03T09:58:00.000-05:002008-01-03T10:10:38.517-05:00We are working on a number of projects today. It's -25F outside, so it's a good day to stay indoors near the wood stoves. Even the generator wouldn't turn over, even with the recoil start. Brought it...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/composting-toilets-homebuilt-generators.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-31746913630341894632008-01-01T22:12:00.000-05:002008-01-02T11:59:33.250-05:00We have a bunch of used but good condition 45k btu heaters (Military Surplus M1941) coming in that will burn a multitude of liquid fuels, like kerosene, diesel, used fryer oil, etc. This is a DIY...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/multi-fuel-burner-heat-with-veggie-oil.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-2598640099308017792007-12-31T07:07:00.000-05:002007-12-31T07:21:23.575-05:00As we progress on our worm composting project, many folks have asked us why we are doing this. We really thought the questions would be how, so we pause to give a few reasons why this should be done,...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2007/12/why-compost-with-worms.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-37208516359186270282007-12-28T08:09:00.000-05:002007-12-28T08:21:28.367-05:00A Coleman Cooler with a drain at the bottom, a bale of Coconut Coir, kitchen scraps, and a quart of fishing worms, and the project is under way. The indoor garden beds still need to be constructed,...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2007/12/vermiposting-worm-compost-project.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8043230.post-65943504138066309702007-12-24T16:27:00.000-05:002007-12-24T17:12:43.463-05:00The Science Channel is having a rerun night, with the first few episodes being reshown, including our wind turbine episode at 10:30pm. Don't miss the other episodes, as there are many cool green tech...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.green-trust.org for full links, other content, and more! ]]Steve Spencehttp://www.green-trust.org/2007/12/science-channel-rerun-of-wind-turbine.html