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http://www.homepower.com/files/HP92_22.pdf

On Wed, 11 Dec 2002 13:45:03 -0500 (EST), internetworkers AT lists.ibiblio.org 
said:
>> Solar is quiet, clean, safe, morally responsible, requires little
>> maintenance when installed correctly, and can be wired to reduce (or
>> even eliminate!) your power bills continuously while adding green power
>> into the grid for others to use, as well.
>
>I've found it to be a pain to find the hands-on information one would
>need to really get going on solar.  Most every site I find is either:
>
>a) "the sun shines, a miracle happens, and you get power and save
>    the earth.  Pass me the patchouli and Phish albums;"
>b) "X appliance draws Y current so apply this formula and you'll see
>    you need Q batteries;  I've never actually seen a PV cell, but I'm
>    sure this is how it'd work;"
>c) "my shack with 48 automatic weapons is now being powered by 438 acres
>    of PV cells, I haven't been on the grid in 18 months.  ATF will be
>    after me and my cult soon."
>
>There's no good HOWTO, of get THIS frotz and THAT katzenjammer and go
>read that sizing-the-system page with this in mind and buy THIS gauge
>wire for here and THIS current control.
>
>....