[RE-wrenches]

[Tom Lane, Energy Conservation Services]

On Grid Battery Systems

A question in case of a severe earthquake (California) or hurricane (Florida), I would like to ponder the following:

-Have only a small UPS system for necessary home electronics for two to three hours.

-Take the extra money used for a large battery bank, charge controller, etc. and the estimated maintenance and service. Put that money into a long term savings account to take a vacation to Paris, Moscow, Cleveland, Barbados or Paraguay when a real disaster hits. Have a local trusted contractor ready to work on your home if necessary, and a friend to email when the power is back. If you sell the home, take the vacation. 

Over fifteen years, a maximum average for a major disaster which would be the most cost effective. A large grid type battery backup for a disaster or a vacation to Tahiti, the Greek Isles or Panama City Beach. Does anyone have a common cost figure for the difference between having the two types of systems? This would help the homeowner plan their vacation.

-Gator Tom


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

- - - -
To send a message: RE-wrenches at topica.com

Archive of previous messages: http://www.topica.com/lists/RE-wrenches/

List rules & etiquette: http://www.mrsharkey.com/wrenches/etiquete.htm

Check out participant bios: www.mrsharkey.com/wrenches/index.html

Hosted by Home Power magazine

Moderator: michael.welch at homepower.com

==^================================================================
This email was sent to: michael.welch at homepower.com

EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8Qcs.bz9JC9
Or send an email to: RE-wrenches-unsubscribe at topica.com

T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail!
http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register
==^================================================================