Hello Folks,
We are not off grid but have incorporated some energy saving systems into our home. (South Central Virginia) We heat most of our domestic hot water through a 12 volt solar powered circulating pump. In the summer a coil of black plastic pipe on the roof provides the heat. In the winter time the heat is provided through a simple coil of copper tubing placed on top of our wood stove. It is controlled by 12v (solar powered) programmable heat/cooling controller. We do have to use the hot water heater some when the weather is kinda in between summer and winter.
If anyone is interested in doing something similar I am happy to help and give free advice.
My older brother told me I should you tube some of the things I have done around here. I like my privacy too much.
*circulate wood stove heat through our house using 12v solar powered fans and my original house thermostat.
* 18′ high water tower storing 1200 gallons of water
* Woodland Mills band saw mill to make our own lumber…Love it !
There is more. I love building stuff and figuring out ways to do things more economically.
Like another contributor said.. “Remember free advice is worth what you pay for it”
