CrazyJerry's Off-Grid System

Contents:
1) Welcome!
2) Off-Gridding today
3) Exhibit A: 9 Main Street
4) Where we are!
5) My Site
6) The Castle
7) Why this system works!
8) What it really looks like
9) The Batteries
10) The Solar Panels
11) Diesel Co-Gen
12) Human Power!
13) Incentive
14) The Inverter/Chargers
15) Staber Washer
16) Energy Guide
17) Spin-X Dryer
18) Sundanzer Refrigerator
19) Demand Water Heater
20) The Idea!
21) Water Tank relocation
22) The Big Questions
23) Low usage = Porking
24) Another Example
25) In Summary
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The Staber Washer

What is listed below is right off Staber's website and I cannot take credit for it - however, I will validate their claims! I will say this machine performs superbly on this off grid system and the batteries hardly even feel it!

From Staber's Website at http://staber.com/solarpower

Unlike other washing machine manufacturers, the warranty is not voided when used on a solar power source. This, while using an average of only 15 gallons of water per load make the Staber the most energy efficient washer available and the best choice for consumers living "off-grid."

Solar-Related Advantages of the Staber over Traditional Agitator Washers:
Operates on alternative power sources without voiding warranty
Lower operating energy; only uses 110-150 watt-hours of electricity per wash cycle

Less water usage-the Staber washer saves around 25-40 total gallons of water per load (10 gallons of hot)

Less detergent used because of less water; save 75% of your detergent costs

No transmission means less power used, no big surge when motor starts, and longer life expectancy

Washer can pay for itself due to its 75% savings in your detergent costs and maintenance savings

Total front access enables consumer to easily maintain and service washer

Extracts more water for less drying time to save more energy