Archive for September, 2008

A Fantasticly Fun Electric Boat

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

Carolina Electric Boats has developed a super electric fishing and leisure boat. They refer to it as Twin Troller, because it has two powerful electric motors in hollowed out channels underneath. This patent pending design makes for a very maneuverable boat that can turn in a very tight circle. It gives […]

EM 2500 SP Energy Monitor

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

The EM 2500 SP Energy Monitor is one neat power tracking device. It features (1) twice the voltage range (220 volts) of the el cheapo versions. (2.) has clamp on current sensors, so no need to disconnect wires and thread them into a toroidal core, (3.) a bright display and all the standard features […]

How about those Gator/Shark Bites?

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

For installing solar hot water heaters, it is hard to beat the convenience of those new fangled Gator Bites from Lowes Hardware or the Shark Bites from Home Depot. Yes those plumbing couplers are very expensive, but for the convenience, speed of assembly and pleasing cosmetic appearance ; I know of nothing better.
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