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Mr. Gryphon Draws His Dream House

Started by Gryphon, May 13, 2009, 01:53:53 PM

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Locutus

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May 20, 2009, 09:37:58 PM
Quote from: Gryphon on May 20, 2009, 11:01:03 AM
Thanks Loc!

Speaking of seeing holy images....this weeks siting is Cheesus, a Savior shaped cheese snack: http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2009/05/19/Couple-found-Cheesus-in-Cheetos-bag/UPI-49961242769431/


LOL!  I think Ex made a post about that on the Jeebus in a seashell thread.  ;D
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

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Sandy Eggo

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May 21, 2009, 12:02:05 AM
Quote from: Gryphon on May 14, 2009, 01:53:42 PM
One of the best green things anyone can do for minimal cost and fairly quick payback is to route all of their downspouts into a gray water tank that supplies the lawn and garden needs. Its free water that runs off the roof anyway, and in most areas can fully take care of lawn maintenance needs.

I absolutely love that idea. :yes:

Is there an alternative that you know of for areas such as here in San Diego where the average annual waterfall is so low? I have a friend who catches her shower water and uses it for small water projects, but I'm wondering if there's another way to recycle it other than letting go back in the system.

What about solar panels? Is that a very expensive system to set up? maintain? and how long would it take for a system like that to pay for itself in energy costs?

If you know, I'm curious. :biggrin:
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Gryphon

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May 21, 2009, 09:01:07 AM
Sandy...you hit the nail on the head for low-rain areas. Catching shower water (and, I believe, even wastewater from washing machines, sinks) is an alternative for the lawn.

Solar panels are still expensive...I believe that like anything they would be lower in price if they were used more widely. I had a conversation with a provider recently who said that, at current energy prices, a full solar package would pay for itself in ten years in this area. Of course that would be less if energy prices climb, and less still if solar "caught on" and the equipment price dropped. Maintenance is next to nothing on the system.

One thing to note...many people still think of the big ole solar panels of the 70s. But today, there are a lot more choices. Velux makes a line of collectors that outwardly look identical to their skylights. Another company makes a solar collector that goes UNDER a metal roof, and so is invisible from the street.
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