This is a very good idea. I'll have to give this a try. This also gave me the idea on where to look post SHTF when asking wouldn't be really necessary. Website: http://http://www.ehow.com/how_22847...nels-free.html
This is a very good idea. I'll have to give this a try. This also gave me the idea on where to look post SHTF when asking wouldn't be really necessary. Website: http://http://www.ehow.com/how_22847...nels-free.html
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I don’t have “hobbies” I’m developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.
Where was this located? I can't make out the writing on the pole.
PSHTF, keep an eye out on highway signs at construction sites, or flashing markers. Probably will have a battery or two on board as well.
I zoomed in and this is the letters I got.
ECOSTROO.
Here is a list of the solar panel manufacturers.
http://www.solarpanelsonline.org/Sol...urers-s/20.htm
I am me,
I am free,
You can not change me.
If you try, you will see,
That I am unchangeable,
Because I am me.
Thanks Taz. I like the link you put up.
I may or may not have a map marked with most of the permantly afixed solar panels withing an hours drive.
While not in the same level I've rigged up the small solar panels from solar garden lights to create a panel that recharges AA's and AAA's. You can pick up individual lights for a buck a piece from dollar stores.
I have my goal zero solar kit, but it charges 4 batteries at a time and cost me $100. I also have my solar array rig up which cost me $20 (not including the rechargeables) and can charge 20 batts at a time. Great in a downed grid situation. Perfect for small radios, flashlights, charging electronics, etc.
My next project will be to rig up a solar panel or two directly to a smaller radio that uses AA's. Again... Great for offgrid living.
I have pics somewhere, I will post when I find them
Good idea on the solar lights. I didn't realize they put out that much.
Question for you, when you get time would you do a review on the Goal Zero kit? I thought they had more output.
@bacpacker they don't really put out that much, but when you break open one of those garden lights you'll see that they are charging a battery which has enough juice to power the light. They just continually recharge the battery.
Rigging them to rechargeable batteries that are in a smaller radio should just be a matter of engineering.
And yes, I will do a full review of the Goal Zero 7.
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