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On Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:53:56 -0700 (PDT), Frank Reid
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On Jul 22, 8:28 am, wrote:
On Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:12:03 -0700 (PDT), Frank Reid
wrote:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/25708335

Just glanced at it, but seems to give some basic straightforward
info.

I've been looking at this:http://www.helixwind.com/en/for my own
home. Unfortunately, a cost/benefit analysis with the cheap
electricity we have here kinda spoils the fun. Of the home systems
I've seen, this one seems to have the most bang for the buck
without the need for a 60 foot mast. Additionally, the noise
factor is low. Frank Reid

Have you looked at solar?

Yes, efficiencies aren't there yet especially with the fact that my
local company does not have a "buy back" program for dumping energy
into the grid. One of my big issues with both solar and wind is the
storage batteries. Too expensive and too much of a hassle to
maintain. Don't want bunches of lead acid in my house (with the
concomitment explosive issues), but its the only place to set them
over a Nebraska winter.

You might wish to look into AGM batteries. I'm sure a Google search
will produce more than you want or need to know, but they help solve
the two of the problems you mention - acid spills and freezing. As to
"expensive," well, that's a personal call, but they aren't what most
folks would call inexpensive.

I think someone should provide them to Frank for testing. If anyone can find
the dangers of *anything* (yes, including marshmallows), it would be Frank.
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TL,
Tim
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