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  • From: Richard Stewart <rstewart AT zoomtown.com>
  • To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] slightly off topic: solar back-up
  • Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:05:17 -0500

We went through the same experience back in 2008 where a hurricane passed through up here in Ohio.  We were out of power for 10 days.

My suggestion would be a generator.  It doesn't have to be a large one but one big enough to operate the basics on the farm and in your home.  We've designed a simple system to use a pull along portable so it can plug directly into the panel, be it in the stables, the honey house, or the residence.  Its not designed to run the entire home or stable (say with bucket warmers), but it allows you to keep the refrigerator, pump for the spring, oven and pump on the wood boiler going.

The size is up to you.

Solar should be the second step. 

The thing you seem most concerned about is being ready for an emergency.  A generator is the quickest AND most capable option for the dollar.  It also backs up whatever future solar system you decide on...even solar solar fails.

Richard Stewart
Carriage House Farm
North Bend, Ohio

An Ohio Century Farm Est. 1855

(513) 967-1106




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