Demo House

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Comment by Bryan Roberts on August 7, 2010 at 8:28am

I am a general contractor who is building several zero-energy homes and projects. I am working on a property here that will soon become a sort of technology park/permaculture business site. Gasification is something of great interest as here in Florida there are copious amounts of feedstock for turning into fuel. I would like to connect with others who have interests and experience in alternative fuel and energy.

Comment by Paul Drieman on September 8, 2009 at 8:31pm

Looking forward to watching this project. I've been building this house for a number of years now and it's about time to get off the grid! I am looking forward to one day meeting a few of you. I have an old Onan Gen. sitting in an old motor home just begging to run off producer gas and powering our needs. I got a pair of huge 12v batteries in good shape from a friend who services big engines.

Comment by Adam on September 1, 2009 at 11:10am

FYI, Sam's club has 6-Volt 220-Amp-hour deep cycle batteries for around $70. By all accounts are reliable. I need about 6 to run Energy Star fridge, freezer, and 110V well pump for 20 hours of normal use discharging to ~65%.

-A

Comment by ben on August 17, 2009 at 10:00pm

Thanks everyone.
Steve, I will measure the trees tomorrow or the next day see what I have thats seasoned. I have some oak that might be around 12". Good for flooring or cabinets.

Comment by Bill on August 17, 2009 at 5:55pm

I've got stuff I can donate. Can anyone donate moving it to Ben from Las Vegas?

Comment by Gale on August 17, 2009 at 5:28pm

My brother-in-law has a metal detector, I'll see if it can be borrowed for the demo house.

Comment by Steve Unruh on August 17, 2009 at 1:30pm

If any of the trees you took down are 12" diameter plus I could "volenteer" my portable saw mill for the project. It will make from 1/2"x1" up to 8"x 16" all 13 foot long. We could even resaw some of your barn timbers if you supply a metal detector.
Regards
SteveU.

Comment by Gale on August 15, 2009 at 5:30pm

How can people help, volunteer or donate to the cause?