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BRIGGS & STRATTON 40243A 10000-WATT EMPOWER AIR COOLED HOME STANDBY GENERATOR
Aug 21st
Briggs & Stratton 40243A 10000-Watt EmPower Air Cooled Home Standby Generator
- Automotive-style exhaust system and acoustic foam dampeners ensure 50-Percent quieter operation than most portable generators.
- Advanced electronics will detect a utility power outage and automatically begin the generator whether you are home or away.
- Briggs & Stratton 507cc Vanguard V-Twin engine with a permanent connection to natural gas or propane that delivers uninterrupted performance with no messy gasoline storage and refueling.
- Contemporary, space-saving design with steel enclosure with automotive paint for maximum durability and all-weather protection.
- Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
Introducing the most compact footprint of any 10 kW backup generator on the market today! Continuous fuel supply to either propane or natural gas means fully automatic, hassle-free operation. U.S.A. Engine Displacement (cc): 570, Rated Watts (kW): 10, Rated Watts LP (kW): 12,500, Rated Watts NG (kW): 11,750, Amps: 83.3/41.6 LP, 75/37.5 NG, Fuel Type: Propane or Natural gas
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List Price: $ 2,779.99
Price: $ 2,389.99
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Q&A: ASIDE FROM THE OBVIOUS AND WELL KNOWN, WHAT WAYS ARE THERE TO SAVE ENERGY IN THE HOME?
Aug 17th
Question by iclayton:
Aside from the obvious and well known, what ways are there to save energy in the home?
Asking on behalf of a friend:
Aside from the huge things like loft insulation, energy saving bulbs, double glazing, cavity wall insulation, all those…what helps save energy? It’s the smaller things,like switching off sockets, that add up is not it, so anymore tips like that? Also interested in hearing about any thing lesser known and unique.
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Q&A: DO YOU SAVE ENERGY BY LOWERING YOUR THERMOSTAT WHEN YOU ARE NOT HOME AND THEN RAISING IT WHEN YOU GET BACK?
Aug 14th
Question by calla_flower:
Do you save energy by lowering your thermostat when you are not home and then raising it when you get back?
i have heard different sides to this question. I have heard that you will save money if you lower the thermostat in your home during the day while you are at work, but i have also heard that it doesn’t save money because you use more energy trying to raise your home’s temperature, and you are superior off keeping your thermostat at a consistant temp. for refrence in our situation, i was going to lower the theromstat to about 62 during the day and raise it to 68 when we get back home.
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HOW CAN I GENERATE ELECTRICITY FOR MY HOME BY USING WIND ENERGY?
Aug 9th
Question by Eagle E:
How can I generate electricity for my home by using wind energy?
How can I generate electricity for my home by using wind energy?
Please give me all necessary details, how to construct or design wind turbine, how much amount of electricity I will need and how to do it all this process, I have studied Physics but I don’t know how to do this technically to produce electrical energy for my home.
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HOME WIND TURBINE 2KW/48V – WIND GENERATOR FOR HOME USE
Aug 4th
Home Wind Turbine 2kw/48V – wind generator for home use
- CE/ISO certified, efficient. Low begin up wind speed at 4.47mph
- Low cost proven systems deployed worldwide with good performance track records.
- mechanical furling overspeed control, hybrid wind/solar controller
- Includes generator, 3 blades/hub, tail, controller, generator-controller 50 foot cable, nose cone.
2KW system is a low Torque, low wind system, rated 2000w at 20 mph, startup wind speed is 4.47 mph.
Wind/Solar Hybrid Charge Controller is included to convert AC to DC. Charge controller can handle 2000w wind load and 600w solar load. Hybrid inverter also has built-in dump load function.
Hybrid controller has LCD display to show the charging current and battery voltage.
Tower, Battery and inverter are not included, you can buy tower, batteries and inverters separately.
Inverter recomme
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List Price: $ 1,899.00
Price: $ 1,899.00
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HOW TO BUILD A HOME WIND TURBINE TO REPLICATE A COMMERCIAL ONE?
Jul 31st
Question by Michael Yuan:
How to build a home wind turbine to replicate a commercial one?
I am doing a school project and need to build a wind turbine with the same dimensions as a commercial one. Any help would be appreciated along with some references.
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Q&A: HOW LARGE OF A SOLAR PANEL IS NEEDED TO POWER A TYPICAL HOME CENTRAL AIR UNIT?
Jul 30th
Question by dont rob me:
How massive of a solar panel is needed to power a typical home central air unit?
I would like to offset my air conditioning bills by purchasing a solar panel setup. I guess the questions that need answered are these:
How much power does a central air unit use? 220 Volts / 8 Amps Sound about right?
How massive of a solar array will I need to power this non-stop during peak daylight/sunlight hours?
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WIND ENERGY BASICS, SECOND EDITION: A GUIDE TO HOME- AND COMMUNITY-SCALE WIND-ENERGY SYSTEMS
Jul 27th
Wind Energy Basics, Second Edition: A Guide to Home- and Community-Scale Wind-Energy Systems
The availability of clean, renewable power is without question going to be the defining challenge and goal of the 21st century, and wind will lead the way.Internationally acclaimed wind energy expert Paul Gipe is as soberly critical of past energy mistakes as he is convincingly optimistic about the future. The overwhelming challenge of transforming our world from one of fossil carbon to one of clean power seems daunting at best?and paralyzingly impractical at worst. Wind Energy Basics offers a s
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HOW HARD IS IT TO BUILD A WIND TURBINE FOR HOME?
Jul 25th
Question by tennisboy9123:
How hard is it to build a wind turbine for home?
For a 5 month project at school I have to build a wind turbine for my home. How many hours will it take, will I get an efficent gadget, and how much will it cost? I am thinking of getting help from a small wind turbine manufacturer. And I would just like to state my motor skills are very poor and I am not used to building things. Can I do it?
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 40248 7000-WATT POWERNOW DUAL MODE AIR COOLED HOME STANDBY GENERATOR
Jul 22nd
Briggs & Stratton 40248 7000-Watt PowerNow Dual Mode Air Cooled Home Standby Generator
- Flexible Power Options: The included propane quick-connect kit gets you back up and running immediately, with the capability to upgrade to permanent backup power when convenient.
- Hassle-free fueling: runs on clean and readily available propane or natural gas; eliminates waiting in long gas lines and the need to store and pour gasoline
- Longer run time: get up to 12 hours run time (at load) with only two 20-Pound propane gas grill tanks
- Quiet operation: The fully enclosed compartment features engineered air passages, a lo-tone muffler and acoustic foam dampeners for 50-Percent quieter operation than most portable generators
- Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
The Dual-Mode Generator grants you the flexibility to get immediate backup power now (when you need it most) and permanently installed backup power later – all in one compact unit. Engine: Briggs and Stratton, Rated Watts LP (kW): 7,000, Rated Watts NG (kW): 6,000, Surge Watts LP (kW): 10,500, Surge Watts NG (kW): 9,000, Volts: 120/240, Phase: Single, Fuel Type: Liquid Propane, Natural Gas, Enclosure: Yes, Battery Required: Yes, Battery Included: Yes, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 30 1/2 x 22 1/2
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List Price: $ 1,999.99
Price: $ 1,799.99
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