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by Kris369
Tue Sep 01, 2015 4:49 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: End of solar power, feed in tariffs !!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4523

Re: End of solar power, feed in tariffs !!!!!

Due to cost saving and lifetime of deep cycle batteries, I personally chose a grid tied inverter which continuously returns all unused power to the grid. Which as you say turns off in the event of a grid failure. However I have a small secondary system and a ups circuit to keep certain items like fr...
by Kris369
Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:19 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: End of solar power, feed in tariffs !!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4523

Re: End of solar power, feed in tariffs !!!!!

Thanks for the info wombat, put me at better ease. Hopefully will last but have my doubts.

Will say i would not have got a system without the tariffs, really think this proposal will kill off a lot of domestic uptake. 1p/kWh is ridiculous.
by Kris369
Sun Aug 30, 2015 9:53 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Solar panels on East-West roof.
Replies: 21
Views: 8493

Re: Solar panels on East-West roof.

Ok so a few days ago the government announced the end of supportive feed in tariffs for small scale solar systems from 14p/kW to 1p/kW. Starting 1st Jan 2016. This news essentially makes any grid feed system an expensive waste of money! Beyond angry at this news, complete environmental u-turn by the...
by Kris369
Sun Aug 30, 2015 9:47 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: End of solar power, feed in tariffs !!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4523

End of solar power, feed in tariffs !!!!!

Ok so a few days ago the government announced the end of supportive feed in tariffs for small scale solar systems from 14p/kW to 1p/kW. Starting 1st Jan 2016. Having just installed two large solar panels and a grid fed inverter. I'm over joyed by this news that they would rather support environmenta...
by Kris369
Sat Aug 29, 2015 2:10 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Project Powerbox (picture heavy)
Replies: 5
Views: 1166

Re: Project Powerbox (picture heavy)

Fantastic idea and project, the portability is top notch solution! :D Have a similar idea on the go, using a converted ups to provide 230, 24, 12 and 5v usb power will post when completed. Have you considered swapping the plastic tool box or placing in a larger sealed metal container, for EMP proofi...
by Kris369
Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:19 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What preps are you doing this week? part 2.
Replies: 1232
Views: 282552

Re: What preps are you doing this week? part 2.

This week its radios for me. Got 4 digital PMR446 portables and a PMR4476 only base station, just whats needed for helping out with youthwork/scouts, plan on lending spares out to adults. So wanted simple and licence free units that only take a few moments to explain how to use. Find the digital PMR...
by Kris369
Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:01 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Digitial PMR446 Any experience/Advice?
Replies: 1
Views: 1531

Digitial PMR446 Any experience/Advice?

Recently sourced 4 Icom IC-F4029SDR PMR446 16Ch digital/8Ch analogue handhelds and a IC-6062 PMR446 only base station. As a result of a work comm's upgrade. Some very nice and pricey kit. :D Currently waiting for programming cables for the units. Have alot of experience using them, digital PMR446 is...
by Kris369
Mon Aug 10, 2015 3:38 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: First response kit
Replies: 4
Views: 1215

Re: First response kit

Great set of gear but defiantly alot of INCH items rather then immediate/short term equipment. I know you have included ways of gathering food but add some prepackaged for at least 48hrs, you may be moving or setting up camp or in an urban area away from potential sources. Plus think 2ltrs at absolu...
by Kris369
Sun Aug 09, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: No power!
Replies: 18
Views: 4288

Re: No power!

I would expect for everyone to prep for off grid power solutions first and only as last resort go powerless. Firstly because electrical lighting is safer then candles/fire as well as rechargeable, candles run out. The sun/manual winding does not. Secondly if something occurs you will want to preserv...
by Kris369
Mon Jul 27, 2015 9:46 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Barricading / Home fortification.
Replies: 51
Views: 19753

Re: Barricading / Home fortification.

Would love to be able to board every window and door but that's 11 points on the ground floor for me, you then need to store the wood and sheets. ideally you would have all pre made and ready to go. I simply don't have the room, almost use the whole shed just for this. The other main point was how c...