Justin Bjornsson

Ryan Hobbs wrote:......Roaches are better than other insects for one major reason: they contain a protein that builds muscle mass, repairs damaged tissues, and fights infection. So, not only do they replace less sustainable dietary protein sources, they also replace the use of antibiotics in livestock......

Just to be clear, since I have less than zero knowledge of roaches being from northern Canada, do all roaches contain this special protein?  Or just the one species you're getting from Africa?  Thanks in advance.

Gordon I've seen articles like this one that show making a Osage Orange living fence over a period of a few years.

Mother Earth News - Making A Living Fence

There's another test one could do.  Compare how long it takes an electric oven to heat up to 350F versus a Rocket Oven when the electric grid is down due to a snowstorm, or hurricane, any other occurrence that might make the lights go out.

My money is on the Rocket Oven winning.

I've been reading about trompes for a while now.  Haven't played around with them yet as most sources say you only get 14psi of air pressure for every 25 feet of vertical drop.  

One of the more interesting things I did find was three Youtube videos by Mr Teslonian hybridizing a hydralic ram pump and a trompe into what he called the Trompe Hammer.  It is an intriguing concept that probably needs further research.  It could be an amazing adaptation for those of us that have low head flowing streams.

Parts One, Two, and Three on the following links.