Coulson Energy Blog

Something I found and thing it would be very interesting my readers. U.S. Geothermal Resource (3-10km depth) Open in Google Earth (672 KB – last updated: 8/19/08)

After getting the hoses connected and attached in our previous post. We found yet another problem. The AC pump from harbor freight was too powerful. It was sucking the water so fast, and hard that the hoses started to close. This in part was due to the force, and also the thickness of the walls [...]

After many hours of trying to keep the down hose on the cap, I decided to try a different approach.  Retaining Pins. Yet another trip to Harbor Freight for a container of different sized retaining pins, along with the wrench.  The wrench is highly recommended, if not required. We also ended up getting a bung [...]

55 Gallon Drums After getting a few responses from CraigsList on locating 55 Gallon drums (with lids).  My father and I decided to take a drive on Saturday. Sure enough, we found an elderly gentleman (Mr. Albright) who is loosing his sight from diabetes.  He had about 50+ drums, selling for $8 a piece.   He [...]

Here is the current setup of Panels, Controller, Batteries, and estimated costs. 2 Deep cycle Marine Batteries. (Battery Warehouse $80.00 each).  Tip: see if blemishes are available (have scratches).  while writing this I called around and found some for $39.99 each. 4 5v 350mAh solar panels (harbor freight for $34.99 ea @ harbor freight) 1 [...]

For the past few days, I have been pulling the PV panels from the shed and pointing into the light. I mounted the 4 panels onto a board, and put ontop of my shed. First I had to figure out a way for the attachments to work to reduce any gaps.  I figured out staggering [...]

It’s time I let everyone know how I got started, and where I am at. First, Harbor Freight was and probably still is having a sale on 5 Watt, 350mA solar panels. Usually $49.99 but for a while only $34.99.   http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=41144 A few days I went back later and purchased 3 more. I also got [...]

Today I finally got around to starting this blog. A blog about a Father and his sun, living in the city… going solar. No more high energy costs… why? because we are going to harness the free power, from the sun. This blog will also contain information about wind, water and other types resources. This [...]