4000 Watts of Savings With Solar Power

For a solar Powered system on your home, you need modules, along with an Inverter. The size of the system depends upon what you want to run within your home. What do you want your savings to be? Inverters come in different sizes according to the amount of energy produced from your modules. Modules come in different watts. They can have up to 300 watts per module. You can series smaller panels of 120 watts or 175 watts to increase the voltage. How much is that going to save you per month?

For example, look at a 4000 watts (or 4 KW) solar Powered system for your home. If that system produces 4000 watts, you multiply that times the amount of sun Lights that is recommended for your area of the country. For instance, in the south, it would be 6 hours, or 24000 watts. Then you multiply those 24000 watts times 30 days which is like a billing cycle. That increases your wattage to 720,000 watts per month that you would be producing. Then you multiply that by what your utility company Charges you per kilowatt hour. The national average is Body.13. So, 13 cents times 720,000 watts equals .60. So for a 4000 watt system, you would save an average of .00 a month on your electric bill.

Other factors that must be considered for designing your solar Powered system are

• how much sun shine
• how many Lights you use
• how much array you are going to get

The sun comes up every day. Your solar system will still produce energy on cloudy days but it does not produce as much on cloudy days. It is only when it is dark outside that you will not get sunLight. When the sun goes down you will not produce Power.

Look at your electrical bill to see if your power company breaks down your bill. Some companies will divide the total bill into kilowatt hours (kwh) and fuel adjustment costs. That makes it look like you are paying less per kilowatt hour. If you add that back in and then figure your cost kwh, you may be surprised to see how much you actually are paying. Your costs may jump above the national average of Body.13 per kwh depending upon the month and the energy demand.

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Generac Generators - Models

Generac generator models present various aspects for a rapid and simple use. Generac Company is very famous in the industry of generators mainly because they offer quality devices that are very much dependable. They provide the customers with different models to suit their requirements. Given below I have provided some information about two of the famous Generac models.

First of all is the 4000 watt model that provides a Power of about seven thousand watt. This type of device contains 4 gallon petrol reservoir and is capable of working for about 15 hours on a single reservoir. These devices are available in the market having a weight of about 70 kilo grams. They have 9 inches wheels that functions perfectly in all territories. It has got the ability to initiate and control more than a few applications at one time. The system lifespan is increased mainly because of complete force lubrication that directly oils the parts of the machine. Moreover the 4000 model do produce Noise at all.

Then there is a 5000 watt model that contains five gallon petrol reservoir which enables it to function for about eleven hours. This type of device is available in the market having a weight of 75 kilo grams and they have 7 inches wheels. It provides security for the entire structure and the circuit to shield from excess load. These devices also have a long lifespan. Moreover they do not produce high level sound and are more proficient as compared to other types.

I have just provided the information of two models whereas there are a number of models of Generac generators available at diverse wattage and designs. From the information, you can conclude that these generators are not noisy and are dependable as well because they were created efficiently. These devices provide you durability and safety at any place where energy is required.

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7 Lifesaving Smoke Detector Safety Tips

More than 4,000 Americans lose their lives each year in fires. What is even more tragic is that two-thirds of these deaths could be avoided. The difference between life and death comes down to one simple thing: the smoke detector. If it is missing or malfunctioning when you need it, your family could be in serious danger.

As an electrician from a long line of electricians, I feel it is my responsibility to educate consumers about how they can protect themselves with some simple smoke detector tips I have picked up over the years.

#1 Do you have Smoke Detectors everywhere you should have them?

You ought to have smoke detectors in:

a. Every staircase
b. Your kitchen
c. The basement
d. Every bedroom
e. Every hallway

Also make sure you have a smoke alarm installed on every floor of your home.

#2 Do you Replace your Batteries each year?

Most smoke detectors run on carbon-zinc or 9-volt alkaline Batteries. If you are hearing a beeping or chirping coming from your alarm, probably your batteries are running down. If your batteries run out, you lose your most basic level of fire protection.

Up to 20% of smoke alarms in US residences have dead batteries. This always floors me. Test your smoke detector every month. It is simple. Just locate the test button on the cover of the alarm, push it in, and listen for a beep.

#3 Have you installed your smoke alarm in the right Spot?

First, your smoke alarm should be installed on a wall or the ceiling only.

Second, you should take a walk through your home and check out every single smoke detector, one by one:

a. Has it been installed a minimum of 4 inches away from the nearest wall? Smoke alarms are more likely to fail when they are in tight areas, like wall joints or corners.

b. Is it installed about 12 inches from the ceiling? Again, avoid corners.

c. Did you install it a minimum of 20 feet from heat-producing home appliances, such as ovens, stoves, and fireplaces? These appliances will damage your electronics. Without properly working electronics, your smoke alarm's ability to warn you of a deadly fire is compromised.

d. Never install next to a window, door, vent, or anything that lets a draft through. Drafts reduce the effectiveness of smoke detectors.

#4 Make sure your home has Dual-Sensor Smoke Detectors

There are actually two different house fire types: flaming fires and smoldering fires. A lot of alarms will only be able to detect the presence of one type. Get yourself dual-sensing alarms and cover all your bases.

#5 Replace your smoke detector every 10 years

The NFPA (National Fire Prevention Agency) has recommended that smoke detectors be replaced once every 10 years. This makes sense. All electronic devices fail eventually--think about your iPod or your Xbox. You would not use those for more than 10 years, would you?

#6 Maintain your Smoke Alarm

I often find them in homes that are dirty, missing too many parts, or warped from heat, These are the types of alarms that really fail when it counts--broken enough to not do the job, but not so broken that everyone would notice it.

Clean out your detector regularly too. Wipe out the flies, dust, and other debris. And remember; never EVER paint a smoke detector for any reason. Paint covers your smoke alarm's sensors and prevents it from working.

I see a lot of smoke alarms that are missing covers too. Replace them. Covers can protect the sensitive electronics in your smoke alarm. When they get exposed to the environment in your home, these parts can break down much more easily.

#7 Hard-Wire and Interconnect your Smoke Alarms

Home fires will normally start in one specific area of the residence and spread quickly out of control. If you get your smoke alarms hard-wired and interconnected, one smoke alarm detecting a fire with prompt all of them to sound the alarm. The extra time generated from this could give your family the extra time to rescue your family when a fire spreads quickly. The NFPA has recommended interconnecting and hard-wiring your smoke detectors. This can be tough work, so consider hiring a licensed electrician to do it for you.

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