Comments on: Power 4 Home Review – A Complete Review of John Russel Power4Home http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/power-4-home/power-4-home-review-a-complete-review-of-john-russel-power4home/ By A Renewable Energy Enthusiast Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:09:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Larry http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/power-4-home/power-4-home-review-a-complete-review-of-john-russel-power4home/comment-page-1/#comment-5758 Larry Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:34:52 +0000 http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/?p=48#comment-5758 I looked at this Power4Home thing a while back an thought it looked interesting as I was already wanting to try the getting green route. I didn't have the immediate funds to purchase it then and forgot about it. I did find one called Earth4Energy when I did another search on solar power and after reading that (also in PDF) I decided tp purchase. I was pleased at all the info and succeeded in constructing my first solar panel. Well under $100 too because I had most of the things I needed in my shed. I purchased the solar cells from eBay (50@$52) and then the (tabbing kit with flux pen@$24). Now I don't know about doing it in a day unless your real fast at soldering but in a week I have a panel that produces 26.8v (volts) X 3.6I (amps)= 96w (watts). That alone isn't much at all and the average home would need about 48 of those to do much good in reducing any cost's. The turbine which I am still constructing is only good for about 300 to 400 watts if the wind stays a constant 10mph. If you want to use one of the new grid-tie inverters on the market or found on eBay you have to at least match the wattage the inverter puts out with your systems wattage output. ex. 1000w system to 1000w inverter. Then unless your meter can even run backwards you have to purchase one from your power company. (Mine costs $500). Then if you want to tie to the grid you have to get an application from the power company and submit a proposed schematic as to how, where, and with what materials will be used to mount it. (Tip. You have to know this before you try and mount anything.) Then it must be approved and then inspected by an electrician, the power company, and a building inspector before and after you construct and mount it. Also you have to obtain a building permit in some areas to even start such a project! The biggest obstacle you will face is the fact that most power companies will not even let you attach anything homemade to there systems anyway. They are ALL in it together people! Unless you want to totally get off the grid and are willing to spend months even years to build your own system at probably still thousands of dollars then stick to just making things more efficient and turn some things off!!! Thanks for reading, Larry I looked at this Power4Home thing a while back an thought it looked interesting as I was already wanting to try the getting green route. I didn’t have the immediate funds to purchase it then and forgot about it. I did find one called Earth4Energy when I did another search on solar power and after reading that (also in PDF) I decided tp purchase. I was pleased at all the info and succeeded in constructing my first solar panel. Well under $100 too because I had most of the things I needed in my shed. I purchased the solar cells from eBay (50@$52) and then the (tabbing kit with flux pen@$24). Now I don’t know about doing it in a day unless your real fast at soldering but in a week I have a panel that produces 26.8v (volts) X 3.6I (amps)= 96w (watts). That alone isn’t much at all and the average home would need about 48 of those to do much good in reducing any cost’s. The turbine which I am still constructing is only good for about 300 to 400 watts if the wind stays a constant 10mph. If you want to use one of the new grid-tie inverters on the market or found on eBay you have to at least match the wattage the inverter puts out with your systems wattage output. ex. 1000w system to 1000w inverter. Then unless your meter can even run backwards you have to purchase one from your power company. (Mine costs $500). Then if you want to tie to the grid you have to get an application from the power company and submit a proposed schematic as to how, where, and with what materials will be used to mount it. (Tip. You have to know this before you try and mount anything.) Then it must be approved and then inspected by an electrician, the power company, and a building inspector before and after you construct and mount it. Also you have to obtain a building permit in some areas to even start such a project! The biggest obstacle you will face is the fact that most power companies will not even let you attach anything homemade to there systems anyway. They are ALL in it together people! Unless you want to totally get off the grid and are willing to spend months even years to build your own system at probably still thousands of dollars then stick to just making things more efficient and turn some things off!!!

Thanks for reading,
Larry

]]> By: Power4 Home Rip Off - How To Get Your Money Back | Power 4 Home | DIY Solar Homes Blog http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/power-4-home/power-4-home-review-a-complete-review-of-john-russel-power4home/comment-page-1/#comment-5626 Power4 Home Rip Off - How To Get Your Money Back | Power 4 Home | DIY Solar Homes Blog Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:03:42 +0000 http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/?p=48#comment-5626 [...] if you feel as if you have been scam by purchasing the Power4 Home guide, just follow the steps above and get your refund. Remember, you have to get it done within 60 days [...] [...] if you feel as if you have been scam by purchasing the Power4 Home guide, just follow the steps above and get your refund. Remember, you have to get it done within 60 days [...]

]]> By: Joanne http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/power-4-home/power-4-home-review-a-complete-review-of-john-russel-power4home/comment-page-1/#comment-5583 Joanne Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:36:29 +0000 http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/?p=48#comment-5583 I was interested in obtaining the books and trying to build my own devices, since I am handy and have done projects before that were ok--however, his web page has not been updated since Aug of 2009 and my efforts to phone, email and "chat" with anyone from his company has proven futile. Is his stuff still available or have the big guys shut him down? I really dont want to spend my money through something like click bank and then find out that it is something that will never come and if it does come there is no one home if i need help --what does anyone know about this issue? I was interested in obtaining the books and trying to build my own devices, since I am handy and have done projects before that were ok–however, his web page has not been updated since Aug of 2009 and my efforts to phone, email and “chat” with anyone from his company has proven futile. Is his stuff still available or have the big guys shut him down?

I really dont want to spend my money through something like click bank and then find out that it is something that will never come and if it does come there is no one home if i need help –what does anyone know about this issue?

]]> By: How To Check A Damaged Solar Panel - Does It Still Work? | DIY Solar Panels | DIY Solar Homes Blog http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/power-4-home/power-4-home-review-a-complete-review-of-john-russel-power4home/comment-page-1/#comment-5364 How To Check A Damaged Solar Panel - Does It Still Work? | DIY Solar Panels | DIY Solar Homes Blog Mon, 31 May 2010 03:34:11 +0000 http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/?p=48#comment-5364 [...] you need help to make your own DIY home solar power system? If you do, check out John Russel’s Power4Home guide. The manual comes with pdf files and step by step High Definition (HD) instructional videos. [...] [...] you need help to make your own DIY home solar power system? If you do, check out John Russel’s Power4Home guide. The manual comes with pdf files and step by step High Definition (HD) instructional videos. [...]

]]> By: Power4Home Rapidshare - Is There Such a Thing? | Power 4 Home | DIY Solar Homes Blog http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/power-4-home/power-4-home-review-a-complete-review-of-john-russel-power4home/comment-page-1/#comment-4660 Power4Home Rapidshare - Is There Such a Thing? | Power 4 Home | DIY Solar Homes Blog Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:02:04 +0000 http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/?p=48#comment-4660 [...] you want to get a review copy of Power4Home, there is actually an easier and safer way. For your information, the guide is sold through [...] [...] you want to get a review copy of Power4Home, there is actually an easier and safer way. For your information, the guide is sold through [...]

]]> By: Home Solar Power In Mississippi - Enjoy Federal Tax Credit | Home Solar Power | DIY Solar Homes Blog http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/power-4-home/power-4-home-review-a-complete-review-of-john-russel-power4home/comment-page-1/#comment-4249 Home Solar Power In Mississippi - Enjoy Federal Tax Credit | Home Solar Power | DIY Solar Homes Blog Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:45:59 +0000 http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/?p=48#comment-4249 [...] you need some information on how to start a homemade solar power setup, check out the Power4Home e-book from John Russel. John is an inventor from Minnesota that created the Power4Home manual to [...] [...] you need some information on how to start a homemade solar power setup, check out the Power4Home e-book from John Russel. John is an inventor from Minnesota that created the Power4Home manual to [...]

]]> By: Kurt http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/power-4-home/power-4-home-review-a-complete-review-of-john-russel-power4home/comment-page-1/#comment-3638 Kurt Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:35:22 +0000 http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/?p=48#comment-3638 Hi John, I just ordered your books and videos yesterday and I would respecfully like to ask that you mention the $7.95 shipping and handling charge that I did not see on the ordering page. Set up an Amazon account. you will get more hits. I just hope I didn't waste my money. Hi John, I just ordered your books and videos yesterday and I would respecfully like to ask that you mention the $7.95 shipping and handling charge that I did not see on the ordering page. Set up an Amazon account. you will get more hits. I just hope I didn’t waste my money.

]]> By: Richard http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/power-4-home/power-4-home-review-a-complete-review-of-john-russel-power4home/comment-page-1/#comment-3607 Richard Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:58:03 +0000 http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/?p=48#comment-3607 In My Town, It would Take About 11 years to get your 200 dollars Back. 75x8 hour day = 600wh a day = 0.6kwh a day = 4.8 cents per day (@ 8 cents per kwh) = 11.41 years In My Town, It would Take About 11 years to get your 200 dollars Back.

75×8 hour day = 600wh a day = 0.6kwh a day = 4.8 cents per day (@ 8 cents per kwh) = 11.41 years

]]> By: Will http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/power-4-home/power-4-home-review-a-complete-review-of-john-russel-power4home/comment-page-1/#comment-3308 Will Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:54:03 +0000 http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/?p=48#comment-3308 The Power4Home is delivered to you in PDF form. You can use laser printer to print it out. The instructional videos can be quite large and you have the option to order in DVD version. The Power4Home is delivered to you in PDF form. You can use laser printer to print it out.

The instructional videos can be quite large and you have the option to order in DVD version.

]]> By: Viraj http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/power-4-home/power-4-home-review-a-complete-review-of-john-russel-power4home/comment-page-1/#comment-3230 Viraj Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:21:57 +0000 http://diysolarhomes.com/blog/?p=48#comment-3230 How can we get it as real books than ebooks which you need a pc to read. How can we get it as real books than ebooks which you need a pc to read.

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