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The Triumph of the Pack Rat

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Mark Zeiger

When I designed mounting and framing for our new solar array (see Power Shift: The Plan in Place) I wanted red or yellow cedar 2X4s to build a sturdy, weather and rot resistant structure. I immediately looked under the cabin … Continue reading →

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Power Shift: Charting the Sun Path

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Mark Zeiger

Our biggest debate concerning our new photovoltaic array may be placement. We mounted our current array on a southerly rock face on the promontory we refer to as our Power Point. Its orientation to the sun and natural angle both … Continue reading →

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