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Generators and Water: Do Not Mix

Generators and Water: Do Not Mix

by Sean Jennings | Homesteadin' Tips, Off Grid Solar

Generators provide a quick and reliable power supply for homesteaders. Whether you use a generator for primary use or use one only as a back-up option, you have to be aware of the safety risks. There are serious hazards to operating generators and I am going to break...
Getting Rid of Mosquitos on Your Off Grid Homestead

Getting Rid of Mosquitos on Your Off Grid Homestead

by Sean Jennings | Homesteadin' Tips

No matter where you are in the world, if you live in a tropical climate, you have probably had to deal with mosquitoes at some point. Being off-grid doesn’t eliminate mosquito problems, but there are approaches to help reduce mosquitoes. The best way to get rid...
What Appliances Will A 7000 Watt Generator Run

What Appliances Will A 7000 Watt Generator Run

by Sean Jennings | Homesteadin' Tips

Welcome to a complete power supply for an off grid home.  A 7000-watt generator offers plenty of power for all types of off grid homesteads.  All you need is gas and youʻre your own power company, powering almost every appliance in the house...
Can You Run a Fridge on a Car Battery

Can You Run a Fridge on a Car Battery

by Sean Jennings | Homesteadin' Tips, Off Grid Solar

There is nothing worse than losing all your groceries due to a power outage.  Luckily there are ways to work around even the worse blackouts. Even if you don’t have a generator, you can keep your fridge running smoothly with your car battery. To run a...
Off Grid Appliances: The Complete Guide

Off Grid Appliances: The Complete Guide

by Sean Jennings | Homesteadin' Tips

For most people, the idea of moving off grid conjures up images of doing laundry by hand or storing food in some kind of underground cellar.  That may work for some of you, but I’m not willing to take it that far.  Having the convenience of a...
Solar Hot Water Heaters: Will They Work In The Winter?

Solar Hot Water Heaters: Will They Work In The Winter?

by Sean Jennings | Homesteadin' Tips, Off Grid Solar

For years I have been living off grid with Solar Hot Water Heaters as a primary source for heating water.  Through the cold winters of Vermont to months of rain in Hawai’i, I have used Solar Hot Water Heaters in some pretty adverse conditions.  If you...
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