If your soap won’t lather properly or there are white streaks on your shower door, your water could be hard. If you experience a similar brown stain on your kitchen sink and cloudy stains on your glassware, it’s even more likely that it is. All the above are the undesired results of hard water, and […]
A majority of the world population is now resolving to use solar energy to generate electricity. While saving on costs, many homeowners prefer to install solar panels in their homes. There are many home appliances and devices that use thermal energy from the sun to power. They include solar water heaters, solar smartphone chargers, and […]
It’s undeniable that solar-powered devices had taken the limelight away from traditional CFC ones way before so many eco-friendly alternatives were in place. While most of us have come across solar-powered devices once in a while, many are still skeptical about shifting towards these eco-friendly alternatives. The other reasons are the lack of proper tutorials […]
Solar water pumps come in all shapes, sizes, and with different flow rates, and water lifting capacity. While they are all good for the environment, not all pumps can cater to your irrigational needs. The smaller pumps can be used to water small pieces of residential land with fewer plants, while the high-power pumps are […]
A solar combiner box is worth the investment, even if you have a small three-string setup. It protects your solar power system and makes maintenance hassle-free. In addition, the correct combiner box saves you from spending more on your solar setup down the road. The best solar combiner box is reliable, efficient, and not too […]
Heating pool water can be a major energy consumer, even in residential homes. Water heating encompasses 25% of energy usage in houses. Thus, finding an ideal renewable and highly efficient heating system for your pool is essential. This topic often boils down to two options: whether to install heat pumps or solar panels. Both serve […]
Solar lights are extraordinary inventions that reduce carbon footprint up to 15,000 pounds a year if your house is a typical five-kilowatt residential property. Solar lights are like normal lights, but instead of using fossil fuel-generated electricity, they are fueled by the sun. They use rays from the sun to collect energy to power systems […]
Solar gadgets are highly versatile and do a lot in your home. These three solar gadgets made it to our list because of their utility value. 1. Portable Solar-Powered Smartphone Charger Power banks have become a necessity because people can’t live without their phones. Having a portable solar-powered charger that is shock-proof, dust-proof, and splash-proof […]
If you want to hop on the bandwagon of solar-power lovers, then you should read any or all these three books to guide you on your journey to learning about solar energy: 1. Photovoltaic Design & Installation for Dummies by Ryan Mayfield We recommend this book to beginners or those who do not know about […]
If you are thinking of installing solar kits for your small homes, here is our recommendations. 1. Renogy 200-Watt 12 Volt Solar Kit with Wanderer The Renogy is perfect for beginners since they are easy to install. What we loved about this kit is that it includes the Renogy Wanderer 30 A PWM charge controller. […]
