Category Archives: Projects

Five Gallon Bucket Washing Machine

Seth wrote in and said he couldn’t find the utterpower 5 gallon bucket washer, so I put it back on you tube. Here you go Seth… I made this to wash shop rags, and I also found it handy up at off grid … Continue reading

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Vehicle Design

I know what goes on inside the DIYer’s head. If you were born with a more serious case of DIY, you will rationalize a lot of things just so you can get your hands into the project. This often annoys … Continue reading

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Well Water Tanks

I’d like to know, what is the failure rate of captive air tanks compared to the older traditional tanks? I was at Easton for a few days in an attempt to reconfigure my water system to a more permanent setup. … Continue reading

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Wind Turbines

Same as many other DIYers interested in AE, I have watched the development of wind power for more than 30 years. In my opinion there are two markets here, the big boys, and commercial ventures is an interesting study, and … Continue reading

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Mad Max Washing Machine

Have you ever looked at your wife’s washer and wondered if it would clean your shop rags if you poured in about four gallons of kerosene and canceled the cycle that fills it with water?  There are some technical problems … Continue reading

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How to Make and Manage Power Off Grid

No matter what you come up with, someone has probably already thought of it or done it. With that said, I don’t claim any of this as original thinking,  but it all makes perfect sense to me. The following is … Continue reading

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