The 7 Layers of Filters You Need for Potable Rainwater
I have been obsessed with developing sustainable water supplies for years, but it took me that long to begin looking into rainwater harvesting. As I observed a declining static water…
Georgia – Off Grid Air Conditioning
We installed a completely off-grid solar air conditioning system with 75 SEER rating at this beautiful European-style home. We used the ACDC12C Solar Air conditioners found on our site that do not require any grid power to run.
S.C. – Commercial Solar Irrigation
We designed and installed a solar irrigation system for Komatsu Corporation that will keep their grass green and their running costs low.
West Virginia – Grid Tie Solar System (Bye-Bye Power Bill!)
An 11.1 kW grid tie solar system with ground mounting. The PLP Power Peak ground mount is infinitely adjustable and left us with 30 perfectly aligned panels. The system looks even better when you consider that our customer won’t see another power bill for the rest of his life
S.C. – Solar Irrigation System for a Ranch
The Cowboys and Angels Ranch is a nonprofit ministry dedicated to the life of Lacee Michaela Dial. We designed and installed a solar irrigation system with the option to change from pressurized to gravity-fed at the switch of a single valve. We also installed a solar pump in conjunction with the existing grid pump that allows the owners to change from grid tie to solar well pumping with a simple switch.
The Top 3 Reason the World has us Prepping in 2019
What’s got the prepper prepping these days? It’s a question we are often asked. As contractors who deal primarily with prepping clientele, we get the chance to interact with a…
Sol-Ark 8k vs Sol-ark 12k
Are you an installer or contractor looking for a Sol-Ark inverter? Contact us today!At Practical Preppers® we have been exclusively using and recommending Sol-Ark inverters for solar installations. While we…
How much will solar cost for my home?
There are a lot of reasons people are being drawn to solar. It's clean, requiring no fossil fuels to produce, and it provides a way for you to OWN your…
Will We Ever See Solar Cars in the Future?
Transportation is one of the major polluters of the environment, both in the non-renewable resources it burns and the exhaust it puts out into the environment. So it's natural that…
4 DIY Mistakes as seen by Solar Installers
Why Listen to Installers? Since starting our alternative energy company in 2012, we have helped thousands of people build off-grid, hybrid solar systems and water systems. As installers, we have…
