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PhoneEnergy_page_10 Reducing Energy Consumption Before even building our zero point magnetic power generator, you can start saving electricity straight away.…

PhoneEnergy_page_100 Due to their low emissions and excellent gas mileage, these vehicles are considered to be environmentally friendly. Some of the most…

PhoneEnergy_page_11 3) Fluorescent lighting - Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL). Although initially costing more, CFLs use…

PhoneEnergy_page_12 5) Reduce home temperature - Lower temperature by one or two degrees, and even more at night and while you’re away to ensure no heat is…

PhoneEnergy_page_13 Lack of Energy Efficiency at Home Before you can make a big impact on the amount of unnecessary energy your home consumes, you have to find…

PhoneEnergy_page_14 Self Audit You should know that most energy used in the home goes to appliances and lighting, then space heating, water heating and air…

PhoneEnergy_page_15 + Find leaks - Drafts can add up to 30 percent to your energy bill each year. Check around doors, windows, wall and ceiling corners,…

PhoneEnergy_page_16 Hire a Professional Most utility companies will do a home energy audit, usually charging a small or no fee for customers. You can also hire…

PhoneEnergy_page_17 Helping your HVAC System We should all think of our homes as an energy system. So says the U.S. Department of Energy, which points out that…

PhoneEnergy_page_18 Efficient Furnaces and Air Conditioners If you’re in the market for a new heating or cooling system, it’s the perfect time to go for…

PhoneEnergy_page_19 Proper Maintenance s£ Change furnace and air conditioning filters - Furnaces and air conditioners must work harder to pull air in through…

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PhoneEnergy_page_20 Help the HVAC System Out + In warm months, keep drapes closed during the day. & In cold months, keep south-facing windows uncovered during…

PhoneEnergy_page_21 Programmable Thermostat Keep your thermostat set at a comfortable level. During the heating season, 68 F should be good for daytime and 55…

PhoneEnergy_page_22 Energy Efficient Insulation Chapter 2

PhoneEnergy_page_23 Energy Efficient Insulation Reducing energy use can mean a lot of things, but the most important on our list, insulation, is one that makes…

PhoneEnergy_page_24 % Increased durability of the home - condensation, which can decay materials, is prevented. # An energy audit can show how much insulation…

PhoneEnergy_page_25 value you'll need depends on where insulation is being installed in the home. A professional can give you exact recommendations. According…

PhoneEnergy_page_26 Non-Green and Questionable Insulation Insulation with a high R-value is a good choice for padding your walls, but other factors like health…

PhoneEnergy_page_27 make it competitively priced with some batt types. Spray insulation is commonly used for retrofitting. * Rigid insulation can be large,…

PhoneEnergy_page_28 Fiberglass Formaldehyde used to bind fiberglass makes this insulation less than ideal for many because of concerns about off-gassing. The…

PhoneEnergy_page_29 Green Insulation There are a number of insulation manufacturers who strive to make their products low-emission, low-impact and highly…

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PhoneEnergy_page_30 Spray Icynene - This blown-in soft foam insulation also works as an air barrier, potentially stopping more than 90 percent of air…

PhoneEnergy_page_31 petrochemicals, and they don’t allow mold growth or serve as a food source for pests. No CFCs or VOCs are present in BioBased Insulation…

PhoneEnergy_page_32 received well include cellulose-, wool- and hemp-based insulations, to name a few. 32

PhoneEnergy_page_33 Weatherize Your Home Chapter 3

PhoneEnergy_page_34 Weatherize Your Home Caulk, Strip and Sheet After finding air leaks and drafts in your home, you'll want to plug them up and stop money…

PhoneEnergy_page_35 the window frame, stick the plastic down, and apply heat to make a tight seal. Then you just have to remember to close shades at night and…

PhoneEnergy_page_36 Caulking Caulking is relatively inexpensive and requires little expertise to use. Simply use it to cover cracks and holes around windows…

PhoneEnergy_page_37 Energy Efficient Windows The right kind for any climate When plastic sheets, caulking and weather stripping just aren’t helping the home…

PhoneEnergy_page_38 terms of comfort and function. National Fenestration Council labels let you know the window is certified to perform as claimed, and Energy…

PhoneEnergy_page_39 important for your situation, free solar heating in the winter or keeping the hot sun out in the summer. If you are building a new home or…

PhoneEnergy_page_4 Warning and Disclaimer Every effort has been made to make this digital book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or…

PhoneEnergy_page_40 Energy Efficient Appliances Chapter 4 a Mill Tl ae =

PhoneEnergy_page_41 Energy Efficient Appliances Saving power and your money Most people spend almost $2000 each year to power their homes. Choosing to buy…

PhoneEnergy_page_42 find an energy-efficient version that actually costs less than a standard appliance. Shopping online can be a great way to find better…

PhoneEnergy_page_43 Eligible Energy Star Appliances & Refrigerators + Freezers “ Dishwashers + Clothes washers + Air conditioners (room) % Air cleaners (room)…

PhoneEnergy_page_44 Energy-efficient appliances will have lower kWh/year. If you can find that number for a current appliance, you'll be able to figure out the…

PhoneEnergy_page_45 Energy Efficient Light Bulbs CFL bulbs make sense and save cents Compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs as the often spiral-shaped bulbs…

PhoneEnergy_page_46 CFLs Save money According to the government’s Energy Star website, changing just five lights to efficient bulbs like CFLs would save $60 a…

PhoneEnergy_page_47 To be qualified as Energy Star, the gold standard in energy efficiency, CFLs must give off the same amount of light as regular bulbs, turn…

PhoneEnergy_page_48 bet for saving money and energy. Now if you could just get rid of that phantom power that’s being drained from your home when you least…

PhoneEnergy_page_49 Reducing Wasted Energy Chapter 5

PhoneEnergy_page_5 Contents at a Glance INFOCUCTION. ...00 cece eee c ect eect eee e eee een ene eee e dere eee e eed been etneee ne eeaeaes 6 Chapter 1 :…

PhoneEnergy_page_50 Reducing Wasted Energy Reduce Phantom Power Some people give it the more ominous name of “vampire load” and some tame it down with “idle…

PhoneEnergy_page_51 on some machines even more power than it takes to actually heat food. That’s because while you only use the microwave for cooking about one…

PhoneEnergy_page_52 computers. Even a small amount of standby power consumption can be a problem when it’s added to other appliances that are also consuming…

PhoneEnergy_page_53 Solving the phantom power problem For some areas, like computer stations or entertainment centers, unplugging is likely too difficult to be…

PhoneEnergy_page_54 Save Water Save Energy r Increase efficiency and use it effectively It’s likely that over 10 percent of your utility bill is allocated to…

PhoneEnergy_page_55 there’s another place heat is lost - from your water heater. Like phantom power in electronics, there is standby loss in water heaters.…

PhoneEnergy_page_56 Water savings in the bathroom According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), showers are responsible for 20 percent of indoor…

PhoneEnergy_page_57 Better Rechargeable Batteries Recharge with alternative energy Disposable batteries - Whether lithium or alkaline, disposable batteries…

PhoneEnergy_page_58 environmental impacts than most other types. NiCds have problems with damage due to overcharging and improper storage. If they aren’t fully…

PhoneEnergy_page_59 % Up to 1000 charges depending on the brand + Perform well in temperature extremes, but not below freezing Despite common misconceptions,…

PhoneEnergy_page_6 Introduction

PhoneEnergy_page_60 % Operate at 3.7 volts meaning one cell can be used in place of multiples of other types # Can hold a charge for months without losing much…

PhoneEnergy_page_61 energy. Depending on the type you buy, you'll be paying around $60 to several hundred dollars. They can come as basic solar panels and…

PhoneEnergy_page_62 The Phone 4 Energy System Chapter 6

PhoneEnergy_page_63 The Phone 4 Energy System The Phone 4 Energy System can be connected to your electricity system in a variety of ways. Below you can find…

PhoneEnergy_page_64 Simple Power Setup You can create your own system without breaking the bank, usually under $20. We discuss how to properly construct the…

PhoneEnergy_page_65 @- a -S-@ J 1. Phone 4 Energy System 2. Charge Controller 3. Battery 4. Inverter 5. Household 65

PhoneEnergy_page_66 Grid-Intertied Power Source System If you are still using power from the grid, this kind of system will work the best for you. This system…

PhoneEnergy_page_67 3. Inverter 4. AC Breaker panel 5. Household 6. Kilowatt per hour meter 7. Grid 67

PhoneEnergy_page_68 Grid-Intertied system with battery backup You may need to rely on a battery backup system in case of down time and maintenance to the power…

PhoneEnergy_page_69 5. System meter 6. Main DC disconnect 7. Inverter 8. AC Breaker panel 9. Kilowatt per hour meter 10. Grid 11. Household 69

PhoneEnergy_page_7 Introduction We have the potential to produce all of our electricity from clean energy sources. Today, we have the technology and the…

PhoneEnergy_page_70 Off-Grid Power Source System This system requires a generator to keep the battery charged for those down times. This system is pictured…

PhoneEnergy_page_71 6. Main DC disconnect 7. Inverter 8. Generator 9. AC Breaker panel 10. Household loads 71

PhoneEnergy_page_72 System Units Array DC Disconnect: The DC disconnect is an important part of a system for maintenance. Using a DC disconnect makes shutting…

PhoneEnergy_page_73 4v to 12 v Deep Cycle Battery This is the type of battery you should use in your system. This is what will store all of the energy produced…

PhoneEnergy_page_74 Main DC Disconnect: This unit is placed between the battery bank and the inverter. A main DC disconnect will allow you to disconnect the…

PhoneEnergy_page_75 then you can simply use a DC input. A DC input costs around $10 from any car parts store. You can also purchase inverters that plug into…

PhoneEnergy_page_76 AC breaker panel: This is the point where all of the homes electrical wiring meets with the provider of the electricity, whether it is the…

PhoneEnergy_page_77 Household Load: The household loads consist of anything in your home that uses power from your AC breaker panel. This includes anything…

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PhoneEnergy_page_79 Soldering Iron You will use the soldering iron for soldering the circuit. The circuit will work properly without soldering the connections,…

PhoneEnergy_page_8 source of carbon dioxide, the heat-trapping pollutant that causes global warming. Coal-fired power plants are also responsible for…

PhoneEnergy_page_80 Building the System Chapter 7

PhoneEnergy_page_81 Building the System There are numerous ways to generate free electricity and we have found a simple way to produce electricity directly…

PhoneEnergy_page_82 Objective These methods allow you to have a free energy supply in your home. There are many people who can’t afford to pay their bills but…

PhoneEnergy_page_83 Note that if you do not ground the positive terminal to the earth it can kill your phone line for approximately an hour. - - - - ° ° ° ° 2…

PhoneEnergy_page_84 30 second timer 12 volt Deep Cycle Marine Battery 5 amp output Capacitor Capacitor . 9 25 7 4 rr) m0 35 volt 35 volt Dawn to dusk on / off…

PhoneEnergy_page_85 Timer Switching 4 PDT Relays Electricity is constant when attached to multiple capacitor banks. By using a 9 volt battery the capacitor…

PhoneEnergy_page_86 v and 150 v de. To do this, you need to use three fully charged capacitors connected in series. Note: - All components should be put in a…

PhoneEnergy_page_87 Grounding to Earth Dawn t dusk on/ off SW Copper Pipe 3 to 8 fet into the ground. Earth Ground 87

PhoneEnergy_page_88 DC to AC inverter 50 to 100 volts ac ®@ «¢ [190 wae if using 2 fines + Dawn to dusk on / of SW Copper Pipe 3 to & feet into the ground. 88…

PhoneEnergy_page_89 A Simple but Effective Inverter The purpose of the inverter is to invert the DC (Direct current) into AC (Alternating Current). Almost all…

PhoneEnergy_page_9 Reducing Energy Consumption Chapter 1

PhoneEnergy_page_90 feed electricity back into your home. If you can use soldering gun then you can build a simple but very effective inverter as parts are…

PhoneEnergy_page_91 High Voltage Power Supply/ DC to AV Inverter Ratedfor 1.5 to + de if using 50 vde or 100 find cap and transistors rated for that voltage or…

PhoneEnergy_page_92 Electricity Bank By using a diode and a large 100 volt capacitor bank, you can light up your entire house by collecting 50 vdc. You must…

PhoneEnergy_page_93 Warning! Use rubber gloves when working with High Volatge, High Voltage can kill! When you have connected them in a series, use a low amp…

PhoneEnergy_page_94 The Best Way of Collecting Electricity The best way of collecting electricity is as follows. This method should be performed at night or…

PhoneEnergy_page_95 High Voltage Care When working with electricity you must always be very careful. High voltage or even a low voltage with high amperage can…

PhoneEnergy_page_96 + Input 50 vde Power diode works best! ()— G1 G4g 10 v Capacitor Electrolytic Capacitor 10v x 1000uf 105C Made by Elna part # 8643 96

PhoneEnergy_page_97 Finding New Ways to Secure Oil Chapter 8

PhoneEnergy_page_98 Finding New Ways to Secure Oil Oil is used for anything that is gas powered including: cars, homes, and energy generation. Some of the…

PhoneEnergy_page_99 The waste from the fryers, oil or fat, can go through a refining process. This refined product is called biodiesel, and it has many of the…