Re: electricity in homes

On 7 May 2007 21:27:44 -0700, rpang@xxxxxxxxx wrote:


We live off the grid with solar panels charging batteries followed by
an inverter. You really learn what wastes power.

I live on the grid. I admire those that manage their own power.


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