bsdshepherd

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   by bsdshepherd 12y ago

   It would be beneficial to sit for an afternoon or two with someone who's done it and is willing to talk about it. Most of the recent technology is pretty weak compared to 100 years ago. This is what my cordless drill looks like: imgur.
2. 32.▲
   by bsdshepherd 12y ago

   > heat-powered device? Propane gas appliances such as refrigerators and freezers are common 'off the grid'. As one would 'fork' off a code base (e.g. before systemd), the same can be done with farm / self suffic
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   by bsdshepherd 12y ago

   > My guess is that it is being used as a dehumidifier. Yes. > without a lot of salt. 25 & 50 pound bags are fairly common to buy and store. > You could also cook/boil off the water, but that would require a lot of energy f
4. 34.▲
   by bsdshepherd 12y ago

   In urban areas one uses a shedding blade. 'Out here' the concepts of modularity and reuse are vital to survival.
5. 35.▲
   by bsdshepherd 12y ago

   Thank you for the link. I live much the same way for the same reasons and this: > drain water from trays of salt underneath the pantry shelves, and run the fan. is going to be a game changer.