Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid refrigerator

2018-09-08 Thread Tom at wagonmaker
Almost 25 years ago, when we built our off grid home, we looked at the limited options then available one of which was the Sunfrost. After looking into things like relative efficiency, initial purchase cost and system requirements, it became pretty obvious that the Sunfrost was an overpriced

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid refrigerator

2018-09-08 Thread Bob-O Schultze
Assuming you have a sinewave inverter t this point, I agree with Jerry about going to a 120vac fridge. However, I would suggest going to your computer before the appliance store. For Kathleen and I, Energy Star rated is the starting point. There is some really good info here:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid refrigerator

2018-09-08 Thread Jerry Shafer
Will This has been on topic many times and im sure it will be many more times, l have many off grid customers that at one point said the same thing. I asume you have 120 vac, just measure the space you have and go to your local appliance store and pick one out that has the good low usage

[RE-wrenches] Off-grid refrigerator

2018-09-08 Thread Will White
Hello Off-grid Wrenches, After 10+ years my Wife is finally sick of our Sunfrost RF-12. We'd like to upgrade to something a little more modern that doesn't leak water all over the floor when it's humid For you off-grid installers what's your go to refrigerator recommendation? I'm going to go

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pika

2018-09-08 Thread Solar
I met that Pika crew at the energy fair in WI this year. Had a long talk with them. They showed me their System and answered questions. Seems cool. But, I have to agree Jay, after this silicon energy and Tenk solar debacle in MN, I’ll only use proven equipment. I’ll be walking away from jobs if

Re: [RE-wrenches] Forced air Furnace

2018-09-08 Thread Ray
I started recommending people use the new ECM drive circ pumps. They use half the power and are a direct replacement.  Have your plumber check out the Taco e series, or the Grundfos Alpha series of circ pumps. Ray Walters Remote Solar 303 505-8760 On 9/7/18 8:45 PM, David Palumbo wrote: El