David, if your intention is to get people emotional and to become defensive, you are very successful. If it is to get people on your side and support you, you...
9374
Kevin Conlin
kevin@...
Nov 6, 2009 10:45 pm
I would hardly call pv panels made by Sharp, Kyocera, BP and SolarWorld crap. They come with a 25 year warranty, and are designed to last 50 years or more. ...
9373
offgridhomesteading.com
theduderulez
Nov 6, 2009 10:41 pm
Wow looks like all your doing is scare mongering. David OffGridHomesteading.com Living off the GRID in Texas ... From: Robert Johnston <junk1@...>...
9372
Robert Johnston
pencil1959
Nov 6, 2009 10:22 pm
Wow! Looks like THEY saved a bunch of money! LOL Robert From: hreg@yahoogroups.com [mailto:hreg@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Conlin Sent: Friday,...
9371
Kevin Conlin
kevin@...
Nov 6, 2009 9:58 pm
The above photo's were sent by Jim Duncan, a good illustration of a pv array gone bad. Thanks for sending, Jim! Kevin Conlin Heliosolar Design, Inc. 13534...
9370
offgridhomesteading.com
theduderulez
Nov 6, 2009 7:41 pm
Thank you for your thoughtful reply and I am glad that you are heavy into DIY because real innovations come from people like us that tinker and find new ways...
9369
Garth & Kim Travis
airdriel
Nov 6, 2009 7:32 pm
Greetings, David, you have not been in trouble with the list owner, in case you noticed. I too am heavy into DIY. I have a store bought solar cooler, it has...
9368
Randy
redscott77092
Nov 6, 2009 5:21 pm
COAL COUNTRY OilPatch Democrats, a bunch of relatively greener Energy Industry professionals, invite you to watch with us this documentary about the coal...
9367
Russell Warren
russthelm
Nov 6, 2009 3:54 pm
David, I am not sure what you are trying to say in your response. Below you are stating that DIY is for people who don't have thousands of dollars. People...
9366
offgridhomesteading.com
theduderulez
Nov 6, 2009 3:15 pm
I am just appalled at the feeling I get from this group, I have seen numerous emails seeming to steer people away from DIY and more towards buy my manufactured...
9365
justin@...
gcrenewabler...
Nov 6, 2009 2:33 pm
I too, would not recommend trying to power your home with a DIY solar kit; however, it would be a great small project for someone with some time and a garage...
9364
Kevin Conlin
kevin@...
Nov 6, 2009 3:58 am
That's an excellent point, Steve, the potential for a high voltage DC fault or fire is very real. Kevin Conlin Heliosolar Design, Inc. 13534 Quetzal Lane ...
9363
Art Javaid
ajava08
Nov 6, 2009 3:52 am
Hi Hreg, I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to...
9362
steven_stelzer
Nov 6, 2009 3:25 am
A further constraint to DIY Solar Panels is code compliance. Houston, for instance, requires solar panels to be listed by a testing agency as part of the...
9361
evelyn sardina
evelynsardina
Nov 6, 2009 12:42 am
http://cleantech.jobthread.com/job/b69a6d8a8160dd1dfef01205ab3de126/?d=1&source=site_home  In case anyone is interested. ...
9360
offgridhomesteading.com
theduderulez
Nov 6, 2009 12:08 am
If you feel I was showing hatred or flaming him then I will apologize, here in Texas we call that a disagreement with a statement after, thats fine that hes...
9359
William S
dbswann4
Nov 5, 2009 9:55 pm
The movie is great, a must see. Houston based wildcaters....
9358
Tyra Rankin
tyra@...
Nov 5, 2009 3:55 am
Robert: Your comment is extremely well written and expressed. I have learned much from Kevin's generosity and support of this group, and appreciate his ...
9357
Jay
jay.ring...
Nov 5, 2009 2:41 am
Most of the home built panels that I have seen are built out of broken surplus cells. I've looked at surplus cells before, and some of the cells were...
9356
Kevin Conlin
kevin@...
Nov 5, 2009 1:47 am
No it's not. The purpose of this group is to share information, and my advice to this group is to not fool themselves into thinking there is any logical reason...
9355
Robert Johnston
pencil1959
Nov 5, 2009 1:43 am
David, I think your response to Kevin is over-the-top. He is a very helpful and well-informed contributor here who is trying to save someone an expensive...
9354
Neldon Costin
neldoncostin
Nov 5, 2009 12:32 am
If you knew Kevin the way I do, you would never make a statement like that. He did not say not to learn how. He has done more PV,... and had more experience...
9353
offgridhomesteading.com
theduderulez
Nov 5, 2009 12:10 am
Kevin to work for a solar company and to tell people not to learn how to do something that may well be a beneficial skill in the coming future is asinine, and...
9352
Barbara and Mike McGi...
mbmcginity@...
Nov 4, 2009 9:28 pm
Looks like a rip off site. No information on who they are, where they are, no address, phone numbers...or they just route you to another company that wants to...
9351
Kevin Conlin
kevin@...
Nov 4, 2009 9:17 pm
Sorry, building your own solar panels does not make any sense at all. No one can do it better or cheaper than the manufacturers, and anyone who underestimates...
9350
naturewoman2009
Nov 4, 2009 9:01 pm
Here are two sites that give a plethora of information on building your own solar panels. I'm told it's not enough power for the whole home, but it sounds...
9349
Filo Castore
filotek
Nov 3, 2009 4:02 pm
Gulf Coast Green 2010 seeks presenters! Gulf Coast Green 2010 seeks presenters from architecture, interiors, planning, engineering, contracting, education,...
9348
Robert Johnston
pencil1959
Nov 3, 2009 3:47 am
Not sure what else you are looking for. The complete listing is below, including the time and date (Sunday, Nov. 8, 6:30 pm). It is at the Rice Media Center....
9347
evelyn sardina
evelynsardina
Nov 3, 2009 2:02 am
I went to the site but could not find a list of local showings. Can you enlighten me? ... From: Robert Johnston <junk1@...> Subject: [hreg] Film...
9346
Robert Johnston
pencil1959
Nov 2, 2009 11:29 pm
A UN film festival was recently brought to my attention. See the link for complete details. The listing below is for this coming Sunday (Nov. 8). ...
