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[Astrid]

just saw this pic and thought of this thread:

 

 

 

 

 

[Rajan]

just saw this pic and thought of this thread:

 

 

 

 

You reminded my childhood Sr. Astrid.   I have made lot of them  when I was a child, along with my parents and we used the same for making small rooms for storage of logs and other things...  many of them.

Thanks

[Astrid]

you'll have to teach us in the future - I have no idea of things like that.

[Rajan]

you'll have to teach us in the future - I have no idea of things like that.

Of course.   In future, we all will have lot of work like this..

[trottigy]

She even used her feet to hold it together while continuing to braid - amazing!!

 

Come one new world!!!  Is 65:17

[ReadYourBible]

http://youtu.be/WTzE-9W7Tus

 

Filtration of the berries works better, then lay the slide in the juice.  

 

Also, where she's burning the conductive slide, you can actually use a pencil to cover it....

Edited June 20, 2013 by cerebral ecstasy

[ReadYourBible]

This was one of the very first types of solar cells I ever made, you can find written instructions if you do a google search for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC).

 

The ones I make now are also organic, but they are what is termed as bulk heterojunction due to the way their architecture is designed.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymer_solar_cell  

 

Other interesting news includes research from Germany regarding the small molecule architecture, which produces efficiencies of up to 15%.  Currently Silicon based solar panels only account for 25% efficiency, but they are harmful to the environment, costly to produce, brittle as all get out, thus organic solar is the way to go.  They'll be on plastic (as opposed to glass), so you can cut them, shape them however you want, be of different colours.  Plus they'll be cheap!

 

If you truly would like to learn about solar, there is a wonderful resource available at www.pveducation.org.  While the site is geared toward the Silicon solar cell, you can apply many of the same parameters to the organic ones.

 

As you will soon see, there are MANY considerations when considering solar.  The site listed above is comprehensive enough to give a complete beginner an idea of what needs to be accounted for, but also meaty enough to delve into the more complex functions of these cells.   Happy reading!

Edited June 20, 2013 by cerebral ecstasy

[Nheart]

read the article on solar cells and organic solar cells . It is very interesting.

[Hammerhead]

I'm going to make beer

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[Miss Bea]

Fridge will not be much use unless we learn to make electric or how to go back to using an "ice box". I would like to know how to build solar Panels

If our home is still standing, come on over. We got the alternative energy thing going for us. Ones in our congregation have already decided to come here when grid power is down. Fish in the river, acorns, apples, berries. Figs. Peaches, walnuts. Grapes. Plus, who knows what ones in this area are growing, food wise. Lots of gardening. It is all in the attitude, and we will be fine. Plus, I could loose a few pounds.

[Áine]

I can spin and weave I hope that will be a useful skill

[jayrtom]

I want this to be made on the NW ;)

http://gigaom.com/2013/07/07/a-solar-powered-plane-just-flew-across-the-us-next-up-a-trip-around-the-world/

Sharon? Are you there?

[GrumpysWife]

You must be expecting a lot of time on your hands. 

 

Solar Impulse is the first manned solar aircraft that can fly by both day and night. It took just over two months for it to cross the U.S., including stops in cities along the way.

[jayrtom]

You must be expecting a lot of time on your hands.

Solar Impulse is the first manned solar aircraft that can fly by both day and night. It took just over two months for it to cross the U.S., including stops in cities along the way.

Is eternity enough time?

[GrumpysWife]

I was really replying to time when you would be traveling, like right after armageddon, we will probably be busy. When we have eternity that will work.

[retroHelen]

YEP! That is EXACTLY why I need a fridge. I like my Mountain Dew cold! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxNRo3yA2No

 

This is a non-electric fridge that has won awards for supplying a method of keeping stuff 20 degrees cooler than the outside temperature in countries with no access to electricity. It is also called a Zeer Pot Fridge.

You need 2 large terracotta (plant) pots that can go one inside the other with a good inch or 2 clearance all round.

Duct-tape the base hole, if you are using a plant pot, and place one in the other.

Fill the gap between the 2 with sand to just and inch below the top.

Gently pour in cold water using a spouted vessel or watering can until you know all the sand is soaked.

Place your couple of beer bottles or fresh food in the pot and cover it with a wet towel.

After a few hours in a shady place - better where there's an ability for airflow - the temperature will start to drop inside the pot. One youtube video shows an outside temp of 82 degrees and 50 degrees in the pot after a few hours. It works by utilising water evaporation.

 

PS.can't see how to put youtube clips up on here like we used to with the old forum.

Edited July 8, 2013 by retroHelen

[Elijahsmama]

Dream on, Jerry....unless you know something I don't...

Maybe they'll call it a 'Soy Crunchy Burrito'....

Or maybe you can keep track of a very old cow and then use it for food when it drops dead(???)....just a kooky thought...

Then is just aged meat, they charge more that. Yummy!¡

[Margaret]

I like fast food but in the new world we will have plenty of time, so let's invent the slow food... That way we can be eating all day long

Nice way of producing methane, Jerry

On the topic issue, perhaps a good machine we should have (right AA) is a gigantic vacuum cleaner

On that idea I vote southern fried chicken!!!

[Margaret]

I have the house plans for the house I want to build, a very dear friend and I plan to room together in a 2 story 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 2 library 2 balcony 2 covered porch house. And travel, learn, do for Jehovah.

[Margaret]

[jayrtom]

What about this? I sure would love to fly

Human-powered helicopter hovers accurately for 60 seconds, beats 'impossible' challenge

http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/11/4514812/human-powered-helicopter-atlas-wins-sikorsky-prize

[normadenardo]

i make soap 

[witness]

I make all my own laundry detergent. Cost around $2.00 for  a 5 gal batch. I will share the recipe if anyone is interested

[trottigy]

I watched the helicopter one - amazing thanks

[Toy Poodles]

What about this? I sure would love to fly

Human-powered helicopter hovers accurately for 60 seconds, beats 'impossible' challenge

http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/11/4514812/human-powered-helicopter-atlas-wins-sikorsky-prize

 

That's exactly what my husband wants to do but I say "no" horseback is the way we will travel, I hate heights!!!!

I want to learn how to make the soil so nutrient compact that you will only have to eat one vegetable or fruit out of it and get all your nutrients that you need for one day and all the energy you need too. 

I know people like to eat, but it makes me sick to eat and so forth, that I want to be able to do all I want to do without worrying about preparing food. I just want to eat what I need to and get on with life. haha