Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Environment & Energy

DCKit

(18,541 posts)

4. Add to that, I've been thinking much about adding an LP generator for co-generation.

Reply to kristopher (Reply #3)

Sat Apr 14, 2012, 10:13 PM

Apr 2012

May as well heat the house and hot water while producing electricity. It gets cold where I want to live. Even in a worst-case scenario, I'd be covered.

Using the wast heat from the engine for heat and hot water doesn't raise the efficiency to 100%, but it's better than just burning it once.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Hybrid solar: How to kiss the grid goodbye (Australia) [View all] kristopher Apr 2012 OP

Will someone please come up with a cheap, feel-safe battery intaglio Apr 2012 #1

Hybrid vehicle batteries from wrecked cars would be one option for a homebrew unit.. Fumesucker Apr 2012 #5

Only works where you have reliable grid service. DCKit Apr 2012 #2

Well, from the authors perspective poor grid reliability is a reason for investing in this set-up kristopher Apr 2012 #3

Add to that, I've been thinking much about adding an LP generator for co-generation. DCKit Apr 2012 #4