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This TikTok Airfryer Cleaning Hack is Actually Dangerous We all love a good TikTok cleaning hack, especially those that reduce cleaning time and produce spectacular results. But, if we've learned one thing this

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Importance for Structural Engineers in Off Grid Projects - You Off Grid Explore the importance of a Structural Engineer as part of your project team in your off grid projects.

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Charge your E-Bike with a 12V solar panel - You Off Grid A boost charge controller can take a single 12V solar panel and charge a higher voltage battery on your E-Bike. The device can be used for a variety of projects and is worth checking out.

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Heating Water in Off Grid - You Off Grid Heating water in off grid applications can be tricky. Read here about some relevant background.

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Mounting of Solar Panels in off-grid Homes - You Off Grid Where should you mount your solar panels in your off grid project.

Air conditioning can be a difficult thing to think about in an off-grid project because they just use so much energy. Here are aspects I consider
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A/C Considerations in Off Grid systems - You Off Grid Air conditioning in off grid systems can cause challenges in how big your systems need to be. Read here for what to think about and consider when planning for air conditioning.

Off Grid water systems can be confusing and there is a lot of bad advice out there. See here for aspects to consider.

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Off Grid Water Systems - You Off Grid

I've gotten a number of inquiries about off grid and tiny home. From power, to batteries, to A/C, to toilets. It's a growing trend

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Tiny Home and Off-Grid - You Off Grid

This is the 2nd in a series of articles about UL certification (using listed components) and why that is particularly relevant in off-grid projects. Normal markets do not have to deal with the confusion that we do.

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Why UL Listing Matters - You Off Grid UL listing is required by code for almost anything in an off grid project. But more important things that are listed will be safer and more reliable.

This is an interesting article. The price he mentioned to go fully off grid may be a little high, but not too much.

Is Off-Grid Living Sustainable? Ivan Penn on the cost of generating and storing all of your own power.

I've had some customers who profess they want everything they need to be made in America. That probably is not possible. The way I think about it is there are a few scenarios you could have, and your choice is a balance of quality, cost, certifications, and speed.
1) US company made and assembled in US, but likely with overseas made sub-components.
2) US company made and assembled overseas
3) Overseas company made and assembled overseas, but have partnered with US distributor
4) Overseas company made/assembled overseas that you purchase directly.

They have their plusses and minuses.
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Chinese made components for Off Grid - What you Should Know - You Off Grid

I had a client call me looking to build an off-grid property from the ground up, and he was forming a team.
See this article for a discussion of the different professionals, their roles, and how they would interface with each other and yourself in a new off-grid property.
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The Team you need for a New Off-Grid Property - You Off Grid Describes the different professional you should have on your team when starting an off-grid project on a NEW property.

When going off grid, one early thing to think about is hot water and what is your plan. There is gas, hot water tanks (electric), and tankless (electric). All have their advantages and disadvantages. Reach out to me if you want to chat.

See this post about some of the technical background of what off grid projects look like in a no-restrictions (no code enforcement) area.

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No restriction off grid building - Blog - You Off Grid Building a structure in a "no restrictions" jurisdiction is unique and should be understood in full. Read this blog to understand how this relates to your off grid project so you can make the best decision for and your family.

When someone makes the decision to go off grid, you are almost certainly going to have to interface with codes. This blog gives a big picture overview of what they are and how they related
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What are “Codes” and how do they relate to Off Grid — You Off Grid This article explains the origins of codes, why they matter, and when they apply to off grid use.

See here for a new article on UL listing. It can be a complicated topic and there is a lot of confusion out there.

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UL Listing and how it relates to Off Grid - You Off Grid Learn what UL listing is, why it is important, and why you should care about it with your off grid project.

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