Comments for Green Solutions Now http://green-solutionsnow.info Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:56:22 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Coleman CC-4000 4-Amp Solar Panel Power Charge Controller #32000 by P. Hendel http://green-solutionsnow.info/coleman-cc-4000-4-amp-solar-panel-power-charge-controller-32000/comment-page-1#comment-482 P. Hendel Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:56:22 +0000 http://green-solutionsnow.info/coleman-cc-4000-4-amp-solar-panel-power-charge-controller-32000#comment-482 Had this hooked up to a 70watt panel which has a max output of 4 amps. Most of the time it only kicks out about 3 amps. Was checking output the other day and noticed a soft spot on the plastic housing. I don't think this can be used for anything but the Lame Coleman panels. Wouldn't recommend this to ANYONE! Rating: 1 / 5 Had this hooked up to a 70watt panel which has a max output of 4 amps. Most of the time it only kicks out about 3 amps. Was checking output the other day and noticed a soft spot on the plastic housing. I don’t think this can be used for anything but the Lame Coleman panels. Wouldn’t recommend this to ANYONE!
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on Coleman CC-4000 4-Amp Solar Panel Power Charge Controller #32000 by White Five http://green-solutionsnow.info/coleman-cc-4000-4-amp-solar-panel-power-charge-controller-32000/comment-page-1#comment-481 White Five Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:04:16 +0000 http://green-solutionsnow.info/coleman-cc-4000-4-amp-solar-panel-power-charge-controller-32000#comment-481 The Coleman solar controller shipped very quickly and was a cinch to set-up and begin using. This controller keeps up with demand and monitors my battery.Coleman CC-4000 4-Amp Solar Panel Power Charge Controller #32000 Rating: 5 / 5 The Coleman solar controller shipped very quickly and was a cinch to set-up and begin using. This controller keeps up with demand and monitors my battery.Coleman CC-4000 4-Amp Solar Panel Power Charge Controller #32000
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The Self-Sufficiency Specialist: The Essential Guide to Designing and Planning for Off-Grid Self-Reliance by V. Ross http://green-solutionsnow.info/the-self-sufficiency-specialist-the-essential-guide-to-designing-and-planning-for-off-grid-self-reliance/comment-page-1#comment-479 V. Ross Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:35:15 +0000 http://green-solutionsnow.info/the-self-sufficiency-specialist-the-essential-guide-to-designing-and-planning-for-off-grid-self-reliance#comment-479 This book is one that I regret spending money on......it gave brief descriptions of things you could do like raise chickens. This thin paperback book is very light reading....it is not a how to manual. Don't waste your money on this one. Rating: 1 / 5 This book is one that I regret spending money on……it gave brief descriptions of things you could do like raise chickens. This thin paperback book is very light reading….it is not a how to manual. Don’t waste your money on this one.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on The Self-Sufficiency Specialist: The Essential Guide to Designing and Planning for Off-Grid Self-Reliance by Kristin K. Rose http://green-solutionsnow.info/the-self-sufficiency-specialist-the-essential-guide-to-designing-and-planning-for-off-grid-self-reliance/comment-page-1#comment-478 Kristin K. Rose Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:29:58 +0000 http://green-solutionsnow.info/the-self-sufficiency-specialist-the-essential-guide-to-designing-and-planning-for-off-grid-self-reliance#comment-478 While its true that this book does not go into intimate detail on the specific how-to's of every way to go "off grid" it does provide a blueprint for the types of things that you can do in ANY living situation from an apartment to a small farm, to get off-grid. <br /> <br />I bought this book because I wanted to understand what types of things it would take to go off grid, and to know the things that we could potentially do to become more self-sufficient. I am planning to buy books on individual subjects later for further detail, but I don't think I could have made our self-sufficiency plan without this book! <br /> <br />The book is colorful, easy to navigate, and well planned. It is my go-to guide when planning our future homestead. Rating: 5 / 5 While its true that this book does not go into intimate detail on the specific how-to’s of every way to go “off grid” it does provide a blueprint for the types of things that you can do in ANY living situation from an apartment to a small farm, to get off-grid.

I bought this book because I wanted to understand what types of things it would take to go off grid, and to know the things that we could potentially do to become more self-sufficient. I am planning to buy books on individual subjects later for further detail, but I don’t think I could have made our self-sufficiency plan without this book!

The book is colorful, easy to navigate, and well planned. It is my go-to guide when planning our future homestead.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The New York Times 1000 Gardening Questions and Answers: Based on the New York Times Column “Garden Q & A.” by Catherine Daly http://green-solutionsnow.info/the-new-york-times-1000-gardening-questions-and-answers-based-on-the-new-york-times-column-garden-q-a-3/comment-page-1#comment-476 Catherine Daly Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:15:30 +0000 http://green-solutionsnow.info/the-new-york-times-1000-gardening-questions-and-answers-based-on-the-new-york-times-column-garden-q-a-3#comment-476 Great book for any gardener will help me a lot to have a beautiful and healthy garden. Rating: 5 / 5 Great book for any gardener will help me a lot to have a beautiful and healthy garden.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The New York Times 1000 Gardening Questions and Answers: Based on the New York Times Column “Garden Q & A.” by JC http://green-solutionsnow.info/the-new-york-times-1000-gardening-questions-and-answers-based-on-the-new-york-times-column-garden-q-a-3/comment-page-1#comment-475 JC Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:47:40 +0000 http://green-solutionsnow.info/the-new-york-times-1000-gardening-questions-and-answers-based-on-the-new-york-times-column-garden-q-a-3#comment-475 When I have a question this is one of the books I reach for and then find I have forgotten to put dinner on because I am still reading through the rest of the book! Four star because I would like more regional info. Rating: 4 / 5 When I have a question this is one of the books I reach for and then find I have forgotten to put dinner on because I am still reading through the rest of the book! Four star because I would like more regional info.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on The New York Times 1000 Gardening Questions and Answers: Based on the New York Times Column “Garden Q & A.” by Irene W. Ewald http://green-solutionsnow.info/the-new-york-times-1000-gardening-questions-and-answers-based-on-the-new-york-times-column-garden-q-a-3/comment-page-1#comment-474 Irene W. Ewald Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:46:33 +0000 http://green-solutionsnow.info/the-new-york-times-1000-gardening-questions-and-answers-based-on-the-new-york-times-column-garden-q-a-3#comment-474 Superb reference volume for practical descriptions, explanations and suggestions to make a successful gardening experience. It is the number one book to go to. Rating: 5 / 5 Superb reference volume for practical descriptions, explanations and suggestions to make a successful gardening experience. It is the number one book to go to.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The New York Times 1000 Gardening Questions and Answers: Based on the New York Times Column “Garden Q & A.” by Rose C. Olivas http://green-solutionsnow.info/the-new-york-times-1000-gardening-questions-and-answers-based-on-the-new-york-times-column-garden-q-a-3/comment-page-1#comment-473 Rose C. Olivas Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:47:21 +0000 http://green-solutionsnow.info/the-new-york-times-1000-gardening-questions-and-answers-based-on-the-new-york-times-column-garden-q-a-3#comment-473 Interesting book, but being in southern CA, I found it not so informative for my zone. Yet, there were many good ideas, current and modern items on the market. Rating: 3 / 5 Interesting book, but being in southern CA, I found it not so informative for my zone. Yet, there were many good ideas, current and modern items on the market.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on The New York Times 1000 Gardening Questions and Answers: Based on the New York Times Column “Garden Q & A.” by DMC http://green-solutionsnow.info/the-new-york-times-1000-gardening-questions-and-answers-based-on-the-new-york-times-column-garden-q-a-3/comment-page-1#comment-472 DMC Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:57:08 +0000 http://green-solutionsnow.info/the-new-york-times-1000-gardening-questions-and-answers-based-on-the-new-york-times-column-garden-q-a-3#comment-472 This book was bought as a gift for someone who is a seasoned gardener. She requested the book and loves it. Highly recommended. Rating: 5 / 5 This book was bought as a gift for someone who is a seasoned gardener. She requested the book and loves it. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Power from the Sun: A Practical Guide to Solar Electricity by Midwest Book Review http://green-solutionsnow.info/power-from-the-sun-a-practical-guide-to-solar-electricity/comment-page-1#comment-467 Midwest Book Review Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:57:22 +0000 http://green-solutionsnow.info/power-from-the-sun-a-practical-guide-to-solar-electricity#comment-467 Power from the Sun: Achieving Energy Independence offers a fine guide to solar energy and is written for the layperson wishing to install a solar electric system. Homeowners and business owners will appreciate an easy guide to all the solar energy options, from solar site assessment to inverters, batteries, and more. A top pick for any collection catering to homeowners interested in alternative energy sources. Rating: 5 / 5 Power from the Sun: Achieving Energy Independence offers a fine guide to solar energy and is written for the layperson wishing to install a solar electric system. Homeowners and business owners will appreciate an easy guide to all the solar energy options, from solar site assessment to inverters, batteries, and more. A top pick for any collection catering to homeowners interested in alternative energy sources.
Rating: 5 / 5

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