Tom Moran

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since May 14, 2017
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Two recovering molecular biologists now living the good life off grid and off- rat race
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We make apple cider vinegar from the pulp left after squeezing the cider out using our antique cider press. We collect the pulp in 5 gallon buckets, top it off with fresh water, and leave it to sit a few months to a year (covered not tightly). It’s usually strong and delicious enough to use in drinks.
3 days ago
Anyone have any experience with SunGoldPower 4000W DC 24V Split Phase Pure Sine Wave Inverter With Charger?
1 week ago
No worries on lithium or on Wi-Fi business, as e run neither. Guess we’re kind of old school solar. But we are running robust Trojan and surrette industrial batteries.
I’ll look into the connext. Thanks.
1 week ago
Yes but magnum actually admits that their inverters run only for maybe 10 years.
2 weeks ago
Hi. I’m looking to upgrade a 20+ year old solar system. Currently running a magnum pae 4024 capable of charging batteries from a generator cranking 220 volts. I’d like to set up a separate system but can’t bring myself to buy another magnum unit for 2400.
Anyone have recommendations for a similar, less expensive inverter?
2 weeks ago
Thanks. The west side of NC is closest to us here in Missouri. Please do keep anyone interested posted.
3 months ago
Anything others of us can do to help?
Some locals here are taking a load of camping/survival equipment this coming week.  If there are any homesteaders looking for assistance please ask; we won’t know otherwise.
Might even be able to take a trip there when possible to help with rebuilding.
3 months ago
Thanks. To elaborate, I’m actually looking for an lp stove with oven and a replacement refrigerator for our 25 year old sunfrost, which uses r134, which is not ozone friendly.
10 months ago
Hi. Wondering if any of you have experience with modern kitchen appliances. Are there good lp gas stoves that doesn’t require electricity all the time? I found a “Unique “ brand that uses a battery to ignite- are they any good?  
The same brand makes “ off grid refrigerators. Are they worth it? Is the dc unit any better or worse than the ac model?  They do use modern refrigerants like 290 or 600.
Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
10 months ago
Look on market place. Also, look for y2k power systems. I bought 8 unused 80 watt panels still in box, and a air-x turbine years ago for 600$, along with 12 ruined 6 v batteries…
1 year ago