Renewable Energy And Renewable Resources; Why Wait?

The videos’ below demonstrates why we should all do our bit to save our planet. Whether you believe it or not, the fact is, it’s happening.
This guy in videos’ 2 and 3, has really hit the nail on the head, and he really gives food for thought. Unfortunately we must leave the larger issues in the hands of our governments, who, although they give a large amount of lip service to green issues, have a vested interest in not changing the the status quo as it stands now, nor at any time in the near future. The amount most governments want to decrease green house gases and carbon emmisions, by the year 2050, is ludicrously small, and it may already be too late for us by then; and anyway, where does this 2050 come from? Maybe it’s a magical number. So, lets circulate these videos’.

DIY Energy, And Conservation In The Community.

I’m covering some old ground here, and reiterating some of my thoughts. So a gentle reminder that we can all share in the gradual, but ever growing green revolution. As more and more people are becoming aware that it’s possible to generate home power from renewable resources, and for most of us, the only practical way to achieve this is by DIY means. By practical, I mean financially viable. Though with government grants, and initiatives, it may be possible to break even on a ready made professionally installed renewable energy system in about 10 years, and then if it’s a correctly researched system, it will produce green sustainable energy, absolutely free, for many years beyond that. These renewable energy systems, as well as eventually easing the strain on our pockets, will also not only have an immediate impact on the global environment, but also have a telling impact on the local environment, making it a much more comfortable and pleasant place to live.


















One of the things that we can each do to get things started, and to get some ideas from other like minded people would be to join, or start up a local community environmental network. Everybody has some idea on how environmental issues should be tackled, and local government may supply a good part of the funding for any green projects that will improve the local environment. Also, it’s easier in a group, or workshop, to start and carry through DIY projects, where everyone can help each other, and there may even be a couple or more old hands, that would be willing to give the benefit of their experience. This would be just one small step in making everyone aware of the changes in the forces of nature, and the changes we will all need to make, to give our world a helping hand.
Most of the changes we need to make will benefit us trmendously, such as free power, and free motoring, once payback has been achieved. So saving the planet need not be arduous, it’s only the utility companies that will make it so, with expensive green energy, but we don’t have to pander to that. I really can foresee everyone getting into the DIY energy mode, at least initially, in the not so distant future

Some Things To know About DIY EV Conversion

This is a very interesting and informative article I’ve found, by Nick Molinar, on DIY Electric car conversion. DIY is certainly the way to go, if, like most of us, you are on a limited budget, and don’t want to pay over the odds for a factory built machine. So if you have the ability, the facilities, and some spare time, why not DIY it?

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DIY Electric Car – How to Get Started and Avoid Costly Mistakes
By Nick Molinar

Are you thinking about building your own electric car? A lot of people are doing it. After all, who wouldn’t rather drive for $0.04 per mile instead of $4.00 per mile? People everywhere are saying goodbye to the gas pump, oil changes and tune ups forever. If you are wondering where to begin, follow these 6 easy tips and you’ll be on the road in no time.
1. Select the right car to convert: The car has to be small and light. The lighter the car, the farther it will go between charges and the higher your top speed will be. Now, be careful because the car must also have enough space to mount the batteries you’ll need on board, so don’t use a Mini for example. A compact or small pickup truck works great.
2. Select a car with a manual transmission. Manual transmission vehicles convert a whole lot easier. If you can’t or don’t want to drive a stick, don’t worry. You won’t have to shift at all once the conversion is completed.
3. Inspect the car: Check the undercarriage, breaks, tires, transmission, etc to make sure there aren’t issues there before you buy. I have a mechanic friend I like to take a long with me for this purpose. Remember, you want to find something that is in good shape all around. The electric motor and batteries you are going to use will last a very long time, so you want to make sure the car itself has enough remaining life in it to hold up.
4. Finding that perfect conversion car: If you look around a little, you can pick up a used car with engine damage – or even NO engine – that is otherwise in excellent condition at amazingly cheap prices. Check the local classified ads, on-line auction sites, on-line classified ads, etc. A car with a bad engine isn’t of much value to the average driver but it is pure gold to you and me.
5. Pull the motor: Now that you’ve found your perfect conversion car, you’ll need to pull the motor if it has one. This really isn’t that hard to do. Rent an engine hoist and recruit a friend or 2 to help. Sometimes you can get a mechanic to do it for you. I’ve worked deals before where the mechanic was interested in the engine for parts. In this case, they’ll often pull the engine for free if you let them keep it.
6. Get a good guide to follow. This is important. The right plans will guide you step-by-step through the entire project. More importantly though, the right instruction manual provides priceless information on how to locate all your parts very inexpensively-and in some cases even free. This one step can end up saving you a ton of money on the project. In most cases, by investing $50 up front for a good set of plans you can complete the entire conversion for $500 or less. Compare this to the $6000 or more that you would spend on one of the electric car conversion kits for sale and you’ll soon see the wisdom of this strategy.
The DIY electric car conversion is a great project. Its fun, inexpensive and easy to complete. For more information on DIY electric cars and recommendations for a great set of plans.
You too can say goodbye to the gas pump, tune ups and oil changes forever.
For more information about DIY electric car conversions, product reviews and helpful tips, click here. More and more people are moving to DIY electric cars. Learn how you can join the revolution with your own DIY Electric Car.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nick_Molinar

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This YouTube video is unrelated to the above article, but it does show what can be achieved. Well done mate.

strong>Carbon Trust Interest Free Loan Initiative

Here’s some information from the UK Carbon Trust, about enterprise loans for energy saving equipment. The initial outlay for energy saving devices can be high, but they will always pay back in the form of lower running and maintenance costs. For example, low energy lighting will typically pay for itself in six months, so cancelling any loan taken out for the equipment. If solar cells are installed to run the energy saving lights, it will take longer for payback, but the eventual gain will be free energy, and because of the use of low energy lights, the solar cell capacity can be reduced, equalling a further gain.
This is anoher good initiative from the Carbon Trust.

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Loans for energy saving equipment

On 29th June 2009 changes were made to the size of the loan and size of enterprise supported by the loan scheme. We could now lend your enterprise as much £400,000 or as little as £3,000 to undertake energy saving projects that reduce your energy costs.

We also now lend to businesses that do not qualify for participation in the Carbon Reduction Commitment*. As a guideline this is typically an annual electricity spend of £500,000.

In today’s economic climate, it may be difficult to get the credit you need to upgrade to more energy efficient equipment. Our loans could be the solution. They not only offer interest free credit to help you make your business more efficient, they also help you lower your energy bills and cut carbon emissions.

An unsecured 0% loan that could pay for itself

The Carbon Trust’s Energy-Efficiency Loans are unsecured and interest free, with no arrangement fees and a straightforward application process. Loans can be repaid over a period of up to four years, and many of our borrowers have found that their energy savings more than cover their repayments.

Some Information On HHO For Cars

Below is a very nice concise information article about HHO as a supplementary fuel for our every day transport. As I do more research into this subject, the more I am warming to it. It does seem one very easy and cheap DIY way to help the environment by not burning so much fossil fuel. Admittedly, it’s not the ideal solution, which would be to burn no fossil fuel at all, but as an intermediary measure it’s a good start. There does still seem to be that issue with the modern engines oxygen sensor, so some electronic know how is needed, or an obliging friend with the know how, or the local garage.

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Considerations For HHO Car Conversion Kits

There is a lot of misinformation surrounding the alternative fuels industry.

Many are under the impression that it is run by crackpot backyard inventors and mad scientists. The more realistic people realise that this is nonsense. Those people who research the industry and are interested in the technologies being developed come from many backgrounds and diverse social groupings. All groups however come with relevant questions that the alternative fuels industry has to answer if it wants to become a viable alternative to fossil fuels.

Some common questions that are asked – especially about HHO converted vehicles – vary widely from sensible/practical to outright lunacy.

One of the simplest questions asked is wether the car runs solely on water? The simple answer to this question is – no. When you run your car on water, it runs on a combination mixture of gasoline and water. The water used undergoes Electrolysis into a gas that is mixed with the gasoline to produce a more affective combustion cycle.

Another oft asked question is whether or not this is a viable alternative to current ways of fuelling our cars. The system is in use today and many municipalities are trialling the technology. Preliminary reports have been very encouraging. Many public transport vehicles have been converted and thereby providing their operators huge savings in running costs.

The manufacture of the basic components to a HHO Conversion Kit is very simple. Many people knew to the technology have an impression that the engineering involved is complicated. The basic operating principle is very simple. Many blueprints and schematics are now available. Some so effective that someone with even limited mechanical abilities can convert their own automobiles.

The other benefit that is often mentioned with water fueled (HHO) cars is to that of environment protection. Also a source of disbelief for many. When you have grown up with nothing but environment polluting fuels, to think of a fuel as actually being beneficial to the environment, is a hard stretch for some.

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Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bruce_Rama

Water4Gas – HHO Gas — Run your car on Water

In my last article, I was giving my thoughts on the viability of HHO as a DIY fuel. As a supplementary fuel, it seems that HHO may work, though there are two Questions uppermost that need some investigating.
The first question is, that when HHO is burnt, the by product is water, so, will this water harm the engine? One of the by products of burning petrol, is that water is formed and gets blown out of the exhaust with all the other stuff. This water will not normally harm the engine, so long as the engine reaches normal running temperature, whereupon the water will boil off, and exit the exhaust as steam. This is why cars that are used for short runs, say for the school run, or local shopping, usually suffer from emulsification of the oil. That is, the water produced during combustion doesn’t boil off, because the engine never reaches running temperature at all, or doesn’t reach it for long enough to boil off the water, allowing the water to mix with the oil, which over time will have a detrimental effect on the internal parts of the engine. This is why generally, the engine of a low mileage short journey car, will be in worse condition than the engine of a car of the same age, that has a higher mileage, and has been used for longer journeys. So, the answer, I would think, to the question of whether the water formed in the combustion of HHO will harm the engine, is probably, no, it won’t, so long as the car is driven on journeys long enough to get the engine to operating temperature for long enough to boil the water off. Basically the same rules as for any car.
Now the other question is more difficult, and I would assume would be addressed in the HHO kits, or in the DIY instructions; and that is how does the engine management system cope with the extra power, and combustion property’s. This is something I can’t answer at the moment, but in the next couple of weeks, I will be purchasing a set of DIY instructions, and I will give a breakdown of the information it provides.
In the meantime, here are some more video’s for you to peruse.

Create your own water car hybrid for under $50 /Free Energy

run your car cheaply and safely on water


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Hydrogen As A Renewable DIY Energy Fuel?

As a Renewable DIY Energy fuel, is HHO (Hydrogen), a viable option? HHO production is a bit more difficult to research than other forms of renewable energy, because it still seems to be very much in the experimental stage, certainly as far as a vehicle fuel for the domestic consumer is concerned.
Hydrogen is a renewable fuel in that when it burns, its only by product is water, and water is used in the electrolytic process to make it, so what you put in, in raw material terms, you get back again. Saying that, electrical energy is still needed for the hydrogen making process.
The experimental vehicles that are around at the moment, running solely on HHO, have a very limited range, similar to that of an electric car. The problem seems, again, to be fuel storage. The size of any fuel storage vessel that can comfortably be accommodated within the confines of a domestic family saloon car is strictly limited. HHO as a fuel needs a lot of space.
HHO, maybe a fuel of the future, but when it comes to powering our homes, and our domestic vehicles, I think it’s going to have a tough job competing with renewable energy in the form of solar or wind power. I know that electric cars have to be plugged in to a power source to be recharged, but that power source can easily be obtained from a home based renewable energy resource.
Also I think that it would be just a bit impractical for the average person to have a Hydrogen generator in their garage, with all the associated equipment, that would produce enough HHO to run the family cars, bearing in mind that Hydrogen has to be pressurised to about 5000psi to be able to store it in any usable quantity, and also a substantial amount of power is required in the HHO production process, and of course, a means of combustion is still required. The fact remains, that for domestic consumer use, and certainly for DIY renewable energy applications, HHO is just not in the running.
For industrial use, judging by the research, and results already being obtained by some individual researchers, and users, HHO is providing some huge benefits, but I think that for any practical purpose, HHO will stay in the commercial, industrial, and military sector.
Saying all that, it’s possible that HHO may be of use as a supplementary intermediary fuel for domestic vehicles, while we are waiting for the electric car to be available in a cheap enough form for everyone to be able to afford. There are many DIY HHO kits and instructions on the market, that advertise a significant increase in fuel efficiency when HHO is introduced into the combustion process as a supplemental fuel. If the benefits of HHO as a supplementary fuel are real, then of course it’s certainly worth a go. These small HHO generators seem very easy to make and install. So, as a DIY project on a very small scale, and as a supplementary fuel, HHO generation may be viable.

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Water Conservation And Your Garden
Well, you can’t say my blog isn’t diverse. I’m researching all sorts of stuff in the green agenda, and it’s taking me to some interesting places, which, being green, are relevant to the spirit of my blog, and to all of us. I haven’t deserted the Renewable DIY Energy Subject, far [...]

Some More Useful Energy Conservation Tips.

Here are some more very useful tips on how to save energy and resources, and live a greener life. Again, it’s not hard to implement all of these energy saving suggestions, and the more we all do, the more our planet will thank us, with a nicer healthier environment, instead of coming to a premature choking end.

Greener DIY

Every year in the UK more than £14billion is spent on timber, paints, varnishes and other materials for home DIY projects. By re-using materials, buying sustainable wood and greener paints, and selecting your projects carefully, you can reduce your impact on the environment.
Choose jobs that make a difference to the environment.
Many DIY projects can save energy and water while making your home more comfortable. For example:
• insulating your home can save energy and reduce bills as nearly half the heat lost in an average home is through the roof and walls
• loft insulation can take just a few hours to fit, and insulating your hot water tank can be another quick job
• fix dripping taps or overflows – two drips a second adds up to about 26 litres a day, but a washer costs a few pence and can be fitted in minutes
• fitting aerators or spray fittings to your basin taps can reduce the amount of water you use by up to 50 per cent.



Think twice about projects that consume energy
Some DIY projects will increase your energy usage significantly, increasing fuel bills and your contribution to climate change. If possible:
• try to avoid putting heating in your conservatory, as few conservatories are well insulated and much of the heat is likely to be lost
• think about using solar power for water features and lighting in your garden
Manufacturing tools uses energy and resources, but many are hardly used. The average drill is used for less than 15 minutes in its entire lifetime, so consider borrowing or hiring instead of buying.
Use greener materials
The materials and finishes you choose can have an impact on the environment. Materials that are less environmentally damaging don’t necessarily cost more, often perform well, and many are widely available. For example:
• using reclaimed wood saves energy and resources
• buy certified wood – it is estimated that at least a quarter of the timber arriving in to the UK has been produced illegally
• timbre and wood products that have been produced with consideration for the environment can be found by looking for labels – follow the link below and ask your retailer about certification schemes
• other renewable materials can have environmental benefits, such as lower toxicity and lower climate change impacts, while still performing well as building materials – for example, insulation made from sheep’s wool, flax or hemp.
Choose friendlier paints, finishes and preservatives
When choosing a paint, finish or preservative, try to find the one with the lowest environmental impact possible for the job:
• if you have the choice, choose a product without a hazard warning on the label (a black symbol on an orange or yellow square, with a description of the hazard)
• ‘natural’ or ‘all natural’ paints, milk paints and white washes can contain less harmful substances than ordinary paint
• calculate how much paint you need and try not to buy too much – a lot of paint that people buy is never used
• look for the European Ecolabel for indoor paints (this means that they have a lower impact on the environment)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Most paints contain VOCs, which can be harmful to humans, wildlife, plants and even building materials. New legal limits have been introduced for VOC content in paints and varnishes used around the home. VOC content must now be displayed on all such products:
• choosing the appropriate product with the lowest VOC content you can will help reduce harmful effects



Disposing of paint, finishes and preservatives
Paints, finishes and preservatives need to be disposed of properly, as they can be toxic. This is particularly important if they display an orange hazard label:
• always read the label
• do not pour paint or other chemicals down the drain
• if paints are poured into drains or disposed of in normal household waste then hazardous chemicals can get into the environment
• contact your local authority for guidance on disposal
• you can usually take paint to your local civic amenity site, but some councils will collect it
• you may be able to donate unwanted paint to Community RePaint – this is a network of projects around the UK that distributes unwanted paint to charities, community projects and people living on low incomes
The wider issue
Over a quarter of timber available in the UK has been produced illegally. Illegal logging and unsustainable forestry practices destroy natural habitats and contribute to climate change. Trees absorb carbon dioxide – so, if they are cut down and not replaced there will be more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which contributes to climate change.
Other DIY products contain toxic chemicals that can be dangerous and highly polluting if not used and disposed of properly.

Video, Plug And Play Solar Panel Iverter.

This inverter is a neat piece of kit, which can be run from a solar system, with or without batteries, and just connects to your system and then plugs straight into any socket outlet in your house, into which it feeds power directly from your solar system batteries, or direct from your solar system. Very pricey, but as with all new technology, the price will come down eventually. It certainly saves a lot of wiring hassle, and you don’t need an electrician in to fit it.

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