tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post628009099268032697..comments2024-03-18T18:06:36.159+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Trafic control.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-64110214565941896372016-08-08T04:40:47.180+01:002016-08-08T04:40:47.180+01:00Our house, and especially the roof, isn't real...Our house, and especially the roof, isn't really suitable for solar panels, otherwise we'd have some ourselves.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-9860355218310466402016-08-08T04:38:40.249+01:002016-08-08T04:38:40.249+01:00It's all up and running now, I was given a dem...It's all up and running now, I was given a demonstration yesterday.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-89297141979294823512016-08-08T04:38:02.522+01:002016-08-08T04:38:02.522+01:00He and the boys have already been here. They were ...He and the boys have already been here. They were here for two weeks.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-62979926248449860862016-08-08T04:08:05.784+01:002016-08-08T04:08:05.784+01:00I used to say that solar was the way of the future...I used to say that solar was the way of the future, but I was wrong. It is the way of now. Five years ago we thought of installing panels for our home but the up-front expense was too much. Our friend did it and now has free electricity most of the time and also sells some back to the electric company. I love the idea of solar because nobody can own the sun and the energy that it gives. <br /><br />Good for your sons for using renewable energy.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45748798991319660332016-08-07T23:24:51.769+01:002016-08-07T23:24:51.769+01:00Yet another reason that you were, and still are, w...Yet another reason that you were, and still are, wise to have settled there.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-85785609731986227532016-08-07T18:39:48.472+01:002016-08-07T18:39:48.472+01:00Oh dear, cro, has Kimbo taken a shine to Italy? Ho...Oh dear, cro, has Kimbo taken a shine to Italy? Hope he'll save some holidays to visit you and Lady M. Coppa's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459503600694841117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10223059536599954932016-08-07T18:39:36.951+01:002016-08-07T18:39:36.951+01:00This is beyond wonderful and of course fun !
chee...This is beyond wonderful and of course fun !<br /><br />cheers, parsnip and thehamishangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-70678844016551838472016-08-07T18:37:30.557+01:002016-08-07T18:37:30.557+01:00They are a different generation, aren't they. ...They are a different generation, aren't they. Things like computers, smart phones, shopping on line etc., are part of daily life. I expect our parents were equally bemused at some of the things that we had, and did, when we were young.<br />What things will young Bunny confound his dad with, in years to come?Coppa's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459503600694841117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-38536717145822279212016-08-07T15:33:26.714+01:002016-08-07T15:33:26.714+01:00Solar Panels are very common here; usually for hea...Solar Panels are very common here; usually for heating water/central heating, etc. They work very well.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-8937092785826208912016-08-07T14:52:18.965+01:002016-08-07T14:52:18.965+01:00I don't think that there are many solar panels...I don't think that there are many solar panels on anything around New York, even though this town really uses up electricity hand over fist. Every so often I will see a news story about some planned panels.<br /><br />I like the idea of the solar vehicles and buildings.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-4203818642784289682016-08-07T13:09:22.035+01:002016-08-07T13:09:22.035+01:00An ordinary hot water system is very simple. Some ...An ordinary hot water system is very simple. Some basic plumbing and a few black painted radiators, and Bob's-yer-uncle.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-381708488692211982016-08-07T13:07:57.280+01:002016-08-07T13:07:57.280+01:00Beyond my capabilities. My sons continue to surpri...Beyond my capabilities. My sons continue to surprise me.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-13597490671112980172016-08-07T13:07:07.561+01:002016-08-07T13:07:07.561+01:00Maybe when he returns from his trip, he'll cov...Maybe when he returns from his trip, he'll cover the rest of the top with more. He could probably run a HiFi unit, an oven, and his fridge.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-63711907179297183352016-08-07T11:59:13.978+01:002016-08-07T11:59:13.978+01:00I think we shall investigate solar panels at some ...I think we shall investigate solar panels at some point in the future. A French neighbour uses solar to power his shower in the summer and we think that is a good idea.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-43680466464084144652016-08-07T11:36:24.361+01:002016-08-07T11:36:24.361+01:00Sounds very enterprising to me and, as you say, es...Sounds very enterprising to me and, as you say, essential for those cold beers.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-19469791784074615502016-08-07T11:31:26.931+01:002016-08-07T11:31:26.931+01:00I saw camper which was virtually covered in solar ...I saw camper which was virtually covered in solar panels the other day. I wonder why they don't come as standard on electric or hybrid cars?Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-63335888359732940882016-08-07T11:13:51.684+01:002016-08-07T11:13:51.684+01:00One of my neighbours has two huge barns covered wi...One of my neighbours has two huge barns covered with panels. He sells all the electricity to the grid. I believe he will be in considerable profit after about 10 years.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-23504121715578984282016-08-07T11:06:30.504+01:002016-08-07T11:06:30.504+01:00We hsve solar panels on the cow-house roof (our ho...We hsve solar panels on the cow-house roof (our house roof is too complicated to have them) and they have almost paid for themselves after five years.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-41260160062702511902016-08-07T09:44:07.864+01:002016-08-07T09:44:07.864+01:00Wills is more interested in the convenience side o...Wills is more interested in the convenience side of things for the van. He has solar panels on the house roof for hot water, which will probably never pay for themselves.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-51499223018892708032016-08-07T09:20:54.684+01:002016-08-07T09:20:54.684+01:00One of the problems of 'free' electricity ...One of the problems of 'free' electricity is the initial capital cost. When I last worked it out I realised I'd be dead and buried by the time it broke even. But then I'm a bit older than most people contemplating the option.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-40108796387831949362016-08-07T07:29:47.710+01:002016-08-07T07:29:47.710+01:00He has connected this to a large storage battery, ...He has connected this to a large storage battery, with some complicated fuses in between. He seems to think it'll work. He's buying a special 12 Volt (?) Fridge.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-15623796870751676222016-08-07T07:17:14.423+01:002016-08-07T07:17:14.423+01:00I have a solar panel on my motorhome that my ex-hu...I have a solar panel on my motorhome that my ex-husband fitted. It tops up my leisure battery a treat but doesn't run my fridge. When I'm off grid my own fridge converts to running on gas. xlovelygreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03864666054403517265noreply@blogger.com