Life Has anyone heard of "Power4Patriots" system

Holladay · 05-17-2013, 06:07 PM

I signed up for it. They show you how to get off the power grid using everyday tools and equipment to build solar panels/wind turbines/solar hot water/solar heat.

One 20x30" solar panel will generate 18v, enough to charge a 12v battery for less the $200. The wind turbine varies as to volts based upon generator size. The 30v setup will create about the same 12v at low wind speed for $140. It requires generators that produce at low rpm. They site used floor buffers as an option.

Again, it's a DIY. They supply the info to step-by-step assemble. All used in conjunction, to at least lower energy costs or go completely off the grid.

Basic Solar/Wind cdrom $27
Platinum Package dvd provides hard copy version includes solar hot water heater, solar heater, disater manuel, solar cooker etc $67
"Living off the Grid" dvd Personal walk through on how to install $20
"Liberty Seeds" Seed Vault $67

All said and done about $250. As you can tell, this is kinda the whacko world comes to an end product. I DO like the idea of providing no nonsense, something that I can build to lower energy costs.

I watched the building a solar panel and wind turbine. Its not rocket science. I've researched a lil bit on alternative sources and the intial cost was 10-20k to go off grid....nope.

Keep in mind, the $250 is for the "how to", not the supplies and work to manufacture.

I was thinking that 10 solar panels at $200/per and 1-2 Larger generated wind turbines at $300/per. Thus for under 4k, I can put a big dent in energy costs. My electric costs per year is about 2k.

Keep in mind, I live out in the country on 10 acres. Thus space is not an issue.

Thoughts from CP?

05-17-2013, 06:07 PM	Topic Starter
Holladay Veteran Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $89480	Has anyone heard of "Power4Patriots" system I signed up for it. They show you how to get off the power grid using everyday tools and equipment to build solar panels/wind turbines/solar hot water/solar heat. One 20x30" solar panel will generate 18v, enough to charge a 12v battery for less the $200. The wind turbine varies as to volts based upon generator size. The 30v setup will create about the same 12v at low wind speed for $140. It requires generators that produce at low rpm. They site used floor buffers as an option. Again, it's a DIY. They supply the info to step-by-step assemble. All used in conjunction, to at least lower energy costs or go completely off the grid. Basic Solar/Wind cdrom $27 Platinum Package dvd provides hard copy version includes solar hot water heater, solar heater, disater manuel, solar cooker etc $67 "Living off the Grid" dvd Personal walk through on how to install $20 "Liberty Seeds" Seed Vault $67 All said and done about $250. As you can tell, this is kinda the whacko world comes to an end product. I DO like the idea of providing no nonsense, something that I can build to lower energy costs. I watched the building a solar panel and wind turbine. Its not rocket science. I've researched a lil bit on alternative sources and the intial cost was 10-20k to go off grid....nope. Keep in mind, the $250 is for the "how to", not the supplies and work to manufacture. I was thinking that 10 solar panels at $200/per and 1-2 Larger generated wind turbines at $300/per. Thus for under 4k, I can put a big dent in energy costs. My electric costs per year is about 2k. Keep in mind, I live out in the country on 10 acres. Thus space is not an issue. Thoughts from CP?
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