The PowerFilm Peel-n-Stick 1.5 watt solar panel is ideal for permanent outdoor solar charging applications that are directly exposed to the elements. The panel provides and operating voltage of 15.4 volts at 100mA making it ideal for charging 12 volt battery systems.

A diode, such as 1N5817, is recommended to prevent the solar module from draining the battery when the solar panel is in the dark. No diode is needed for a battery free electrical device. The recommended connector wire size is 24 gauge. Before use connect the solar module to a digital multimeter for polarity identification.

DO NOT CONNECT A CHARGED BATTERY BACKWARDS OR REVERSE POLARITY TO THE SOLAR MODULE, THIS WILL DESTROY THE MODULE AND MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.

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One thing that seems certain is that it is not going to become illegal any time soon to drive a car that causes a certain amount of pollution. Even the more gas-guzzling cars are not going to be banned, even if they may be taxed more heavily in some places. A car can be declared unroadworthy if it gives off more than an agreed level of fumes, but at the moment this seems to apply to cars that have a specific fault, and is not going to take the majority of high-pollution cars off the roads any time soon.

The possibility of driving a hybrid car that uses another fuel – hydrogen being one, or electricity another – to augment the power that it gets from less environmentally sound fuels is one that a lot of people are now considering. At the moment, there is a body of opinion that feels the less polluting cars of this nature to be inferior mechanically to pure gas cars. As technology improves, the chances are that this viewpoint will decrease, and at that point we will be on the road to greener driving in our cities.

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The Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator harnesses the power of the wind to provide you with clean, free renewable energy. Not only can it lower your electric bill at home, but it’s also a great choice for generating electricity at cabins and worksites far from existing power lines. With compatible equipment, Sunforce wind generators can even be paired with solar panels for additional, diversified power creation. Sunforce wind generators are easy to set up and operate. Convenient Power That Helps You Save Money and Protect the Environment On land and at sea, people have been harnessing the power of the wind for thousands of years. With the Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator, you can use the power of the wind to provide energy for your home, cabin, worksite or remote equipment. Wind power can help cut your energy bills by reducing your dependence on the main electrical grid at home, and is also ideal for many remote locations that ar (more…)

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The Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar Charging Kit gives you several more reasons to love the sun. It provides the power you need, while helping you save money and protect the environment. This kit is ideal for cabins, recreational vehicles, remote power, back-up power, and 12-volt battery charging. It comes with everything you need to start producing up to 15 Watts/125mA of clean, free power in all weather conditions. Sunforce kits are easy to set up and operate. Convenient Power That Helps You Save Money and Protect the Environment The Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar Charging Kit lets you harness the power of the sun, the most powerful and plentiful source of energy available to us. This inexhaustible supply of power is freely available wherever the sun shines, and gives users the freedom to power their homes, RVs, boats, batteries, and electronic equipment far from civilization or right in town. Solar power can help cut your energy bills by reducing your d (more…)

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The Delta Water Amplifying Showerhead with H2OKinetic Technology revolutionizes the showering experience. The single setting, traditional styled showerhead offers a water-saving comfort spray The water-saving comfort spray operates at 1.6 gallons per minute…don’t think you’re giving anything up in performance though – it feels like the standard 2.5 gallons per minute and it’s a 36-Percent water savings! The internal engineering guarantees that the showerhead will not clog up so you save cleaning time as well. Backed with a lifetime warranty and easy-to-follow installation instructions, the Delta Water Amplifying showerhead is sure to bring showering pleasure and savings for years to come. The Alsons story began in 1958, with Andrew Leutheuser’s single product and a vision to bring a hand shower into every home in America. In 1987, Alsons was acquired by Masco Corporation, joining other industry leading manufacturers of building pro (more…)

Products trademarked HQRP™ are marketed and sold exclusively by Osprey-Talon. HQRP Solar Charge Controllers are high quality, efficient and reliable Solar Power Regulators. They are perfect for rural electrification system. They offer a lot of possibilities and benefits. Regulations point: 14.4 Volts; Low voltage Disconnect: 11.1V Volts; Low voltage Reconnect: 13.1 Volts; Microcontroller digital accuracy; Type of Charging: Series PWM & stat of charge(SOC); 4 Stages: equalization, PWM, Boost and Float, temperature compensated charging; Electronic protections: Short circuit and over current-solar and load; Reverse current at night; Limits high voltage to protect loads; Lighting protection; Tropicalization: Conformal coated printed circuit board; Self-consumption: 6mA maximum. Solar Controller supports up to 300W of 12V Solar panels and up to 600W of 24V Solar panels. For 12V solar panels, please, use battery and load for 12V solar systems (For 24V solar panels, please, (more…)

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Midwest Book Review-“In Wind Energy Basics, Paul Gipe provides the reader with an informative and easy-to-understand guide to small and micro wind systems for the generation of energy. Gipe includes detailed information on planning, purchasing, siting, and installing a wind system, and explains the integration of wind power with solar photovoltaics for more cost-effective and reliable off-the-grid applications. Gipe also explains ‘net metering’ and intertie possibilities, describing how homeowners and businesses in may states can now sell their excess electricity back to the utility company. Wind Energy Basics is a ‘must’ for environmentally supportive advocates seeking to establish non-polluting energy resources for themselves, their families, and their businesses.” (Refers to the first edition of Wind Energy Basics)“Without abandoning the needs of individuals aiming for energy independence, Gipe wisely promotes community-scale wind power in his new book. (more…)

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The Algreen Cascata Rain Water Collection and Storage System combines the timeless aesthetic elegance of ceramics with the enduring durability of modern plastics. This 65-gallon rainsaver is constructed from tough, roto molded plastic able to withstand extreme temperatures and will not chip, fade, or crack over time. The environmentally friendly rain barrel comes with a 6-foot garden hose with shutoff nozzle, corrosion-proof screen guard, brass spigot, and easily removable crown planter on top. It’s double-walled for supreme strength. The hose hangs neatly on the attached hook. The rain barrel measures 24 x 46 inches.

Algreen Rain Barrels combine the timeless aesthetic elegance of ceramics with the enduring longevity of modern plastics. The Cascata is made of a roto molded plastic that is able to withstand extreme temperature and will not chip, crack or fade. The rain barrel features a double walled crown planter that is easily remov (more…)

Whether you want indoor space for orchids and blooming tropicals or a year-round site to grow vegetables and cut flowers, you can build and customize just the right plan with Ortho’s All About Greenhouses, published by Meredith® Books.

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From orchids and blooming tropicals to year-round vegetables and cut flowers, you’ll discover a whole new world of gardening in a greenhouse. Ortho’s All About Greenhouses provides plans and building tips, advice on kits and equipment, and proven growing techniques. It’s the complete guide to creating and using your indoor paradise.

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The Sunforce 50032 15 Watt Solar Battery Charger gives you another reason to love the sun — it’ll help keep your vehicle’s battery charged. Just plug the this helpful 15-watt battery charger into your vehicle’s 12-volt lighter socket and position the panel to pick up the most daylight possible. And with the built-in blocking diode technology, this charger is designed to protect against battery discharge at night. You can also use this device to maintain the charge on any 12-volt battery for clean, silent operation of various electronics, such as deer feeders and landscaping pumps. The 50032 features a built-in ultra-bright blue LED charging indicator, and is a great choice for automobiles, recreational vehicles (RV), tractors, all terrain vehicles (ATV), boats, electric fences, telemetry and more, and it is even effective on cloudy days. This battery charger is made of durable ABS plastic and amorphous solar cells, measures 15.5 x 2.5 x 41.5 inches (WxHxD), and has a (more…)