“Holy grailâ€â€â€¦. Naaaa !
To me – every community has different needs – right ?
So I'm interested in a mountain lifestyle and community – far away from rich yuppies in their “Cape villasâ€. (Accountant types).
From the positive replies - I'm getting a much better picture and realistic direction .
Your summary (Bob g) is excellent , I appreciate that . I DO take educated advice when I'm going in the wrong direction , and thank you for ALL the POSITIVE helpful replies .
I checked the portable solar panels here (China)for battery charging . They are cheap enough and safe enough , close to the house . (Not the answer – but a useful option)
I'm still studying “gassifier for small engine†, but so far it seems negative because you cant use ANYTHING that burns . So – that seems to be out .
“ANYTHING that burns “ - takes us back to ; cook with fire , heat water with fire , and makes STEAM or heat generating for charging ,as well as clean drinking water . This must be the way to go ?
I still want to replace candles though (portable light) – so ill carry on with a safe “six pack†size - 3v fuel cell ! ( Candles are the main cause of deadly fires here ).
A bit of background first though - on this “ripoff artist â€â€¦ seems necessary ;
NO ONE can live on a S.A. pension , unless you have free lodging !! It is enough for food only . So… live on the street OR carry on working till you cant anymore OR join the poor in the bush !
I lost EVERYTHING when I was 60 ! After 6 months with no elec I was forced off the farm. Enough of that .
Luckily I remembered a large German woman I helped once at a garage ,when she ran out of fuel and dark was approaching (dangerous) . She told me her name was HEATHER REYNOLDS and ran an orphanage for 50 children, and if ever I needed help – to phone her . So I did – and was the handyman there for about a year . Heather is at -
www.god's golden acre . com
They are supported by many charities , locally and Netherlands , Germany , America , etc . Please go to the site – and SEE !
They bring in volunteers from these countries - who build houses for the poor communes .
These are my friends - and these are the donors (charities) who WANT …“power for the poor†.
From my “trip†on the farm with no elec – I learnt battery to inverter and had the BASICS . I push started the car to recharge , and was living off selling the last things I had .
I'm working as a contract toolmaker now in the city (hate it) – and have the full use of the toolroom for projects , to make myself a future LIVABLE pension .
Here - I have already made a small STRONG type of steam / hot air engine . It is as safe as a pressure cooker , BUT – I have to be sure , steam cannot be replaced by a truck size fuel cell battery !
My “fire engine†needs a generator to suit , so that's where I was with Dan . He also suggested a Edison type of battery ??
So PLEASE – let the positive information continue .
Thanks….. Allen .