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Posted: 9/24/2011 12:16:29 AM EDT
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my cousin lives near wasilla––he used to be a mod for the AK HTF, but has been inactive for a while.
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Posted: 9/24/2011 4:15:27 AM EDT
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step by step and part by part you are making progress.
So nice to follow this. I truly hope and wish you all the fun you can have building your dream home and that once it will be complete you can sit back an relax and talk about the old days hopefully with plenty of friends around |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2011 5:09:46 AM EDT
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That's pretty awesome OP. I've always wanted to buy land and build a BOL there.
Here's what mine would look like. 
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Posted: 9/24/2011 6:23:49 AM EDT
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When can I come over for a couple of weeks? 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2011 1:39:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: LesBaer45]
[#5]
Originally Posted By Aviator:
To answer a few possible questions. The system will be 24 volts. 6v x 4 in series, for a total of 24v and 530 amp hours. This (according to my calculations using estimated load) will enable me to run the house for 4 days with no power coming in. At the end of 4 days, the bank should be still above 50 percent depth of discharge, which is important for extending battery life. I will probably add 2 more panels, but will first see what the 2 do. They are Trina 180 watt panels at 24 Volts. for a total of 15 amps of power. The turbine is 500 watts max and 24 volts. Turbine can put out anywhere from 1-20 amps. The inverter / charger will allow a generator ( I have a Honda 2000) to be plugged in, and it with then bypass the inverter, and power the house. Any power not needed at the house will then charge the battery bank. Its my understanding that this generator will charge these 4 batteries in about 4 hours, or 1/3 of a gallon of gas. The solar charge controller is one of the best out there. Do a google search for MPPT charge controller. Aviator I applaude your choices except maybe the panels. I'll have to presume the shipping charges to AK are what is really hosing you on those. Those batts weren't cheap either I'll bet but they never are. 
Remember that windmill needs to be 30ft higher than the tallest object within 500ft. for max effect.
Edit: And for the record, I'm full of envy and hate. 
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Posted: 9/24/2011 1:41:35 PM EDT
[#6]
tag
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Posted: 9/24/2011 3:39:57 PM EDT
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How are the bugs in the summer time?
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Posted: 9/24/2011 5:52:28 PM EDT
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Can I ask what the turbine cost?
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Posted: 9/24/2011 8:50:55 PM EDT
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I'm jealous.
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Posted: 9/25/2011 3:37:20 AM EDT
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Bah. Huge day. Equipment company called this am about 3 hours early when I was hung over, and my car was still at the bar 3 miles away to say they were ready to deliver the stuff. After much jumping through my ass and ride finding, got it delivered.
Went and got breakfast and showered. Then, started cutting trees and moving shit. The new driveway 
Trees cut and some shit moved 
I have no business driving bulldozers.... Just saying... 
End of the day.... No people or expensive rental equipment broke, and lots done! 
Aviator |
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Posted: 9/25/2011 3:39:33 AM EDT
[#11]
Originally Posted By RDak:
When can I come over for a couple of weeks?
Can you do septic tanks? Tomorrow works...
Aviator |
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Posted: 9/25/2011 3:40:24 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Colt_sporter:
How are the bugs in the summer time? Not bad here. constant breeze on the bluff. Aviator |
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Posted: 9/25/2011 3:40:55 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By tyrex13:
Can I ask what the turbine cost? $200 for turbine, $150 for shipping from China. Aviator |
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Posted: 9/25/2011 4:30:32 AM EDT
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How does your head stay warm in the winter?
Last winter in North Dakota (5 miles south of Canada) I grew a full beard and let my high and tight go for months to add some extra warmth working on the oil rigs. BTW Great piece of land you have there. 
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Posted: 9/25/2011 4:59:11 AM EDT
[#15]
Damn I miss Alaska
And the woods
And people who speak english
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Posted: 9/25/2011 5:50:54 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Aviator:
Originally Posted By Colt_sporter:
How are the bugs in the summer time? Not bad here. constant breeze on the bluff. Aviator Otherwise you be eaten alive? |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 9/25/2011 5:53:41 AM EDT
[#17]
Looking good Aviator!
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Posted: 9/25/2011 6:50:05 AM EDT
[#18]
Very cool, thanks for the updates. Beautiful Location.
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Posted: 9/25/2011 7:33:51 AM EDT
[#19]
Man i wish I could live up there
Keep us posted on how it comes along. |
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Posted: 9/25/2011 10:00:18 AM EDT
[#20]
Looking good I need that dozer in NYS when can you get here with it.
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Posted: 9/25/2011 1:00:36 PM EDT
[#21]
Originally Posted By Colt_sporter:
Originally Posted By Aviator:
Originally Posted By Colt_sporter:
How are the bugs in the summer time? Not bad here. constant breeze on the bluff. Aviator Otherwise you be eaten alive? Sometimes. Aviator |
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Posted: 9/25/2011 6:27:19 PM EDT
[#22]
I am 26. If I am not living in Alaska by the time I am 30 I am doing something wrong! Congrats OP.
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Posted: 9/25/2011 6:40:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FudgieGhost1]
[#23]
Wait. . .so you just call up the equipment rental company, they drop off the dozer and front loader, and they let you operate it?
For real? Don't need no special permit or license? Sorry, I'm from Westchester, . . .you need a permit to put on a jacket. . . |
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Posted: 9/25/2011 7:04:52 PM EDT
[#24]
Excellent thread! My sole Alaskan experience is flying in and out of Anchorage as a refueling stop for points west. Some awesome scenery on the climb out to the north.
My question - there seems to be alot of pine and very little hardwood. Do folks up there burn pine in woodstoves? Or is there hardwood that I am not seeing? Keep the updates coming. You are living our dream.  |
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Posted: 9/26/2011 12:06:27 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Vly:
Excellent thread! My sole Alaskan experience is flying in and out of Anchorage as a refueling stop for points west. Some awesome scenery on the climb out to the north. My question - there seems to be alot of pine and very little hardwood. Do folks up there burn pine in woodstoves? Or is there hardwood that I am not seeing? Keep the updates coming. You are living our dream. (I'll have a pic of my wood pile in my team thread later this week) Most of us up here burn spruce, paper birch, and alder. There isnt really any *true* hardwood in alaska. That said, dry sappy spruce burns like crazy. I've got a few rounds that are massive that I have to split once it freezes for a few nights. (makes it easier to split) They came out of the rosey creek area in fairbanks and are easily 36" diameter and 28" long. Was a HUGE tree. Going to burn real nice though
But I heat on firewood alone for the winter. (hoping to get a new furnace next year) |
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Posted: 9/26/2011 12:24:40 AM EDT
[#26]
<––––––- Here for the pics!
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Posted: 9/26/2011 12:57:22 AM EDT
[#27]
Originally Posted By Zoomer:
<––––––- Here for the pics! |
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Posted: 9/26/2011 1:00:52 AM EDT
[#28]
Originally Posted By FudgieGhost1:
Wait. . .so you just call up the equipment rental company, they drop off the dozer and front loader, and they let you operate it? For real? Don't need no special permit or license? Sorry, I'm from Westchester, . . .you need a permit to put on a jacket. . . +1 
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Posted: 9/26/2011 1:15:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: theliberating1]
[#29]
Wasilla, I heard you can see Russia from there
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Posted: 9/26/2011 1:47:38 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By theliberating1: Wasilla, I heard you can see Russia from there This joke will die soon? |
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Posted: 9/26/2011 2:04:42 AM EDT
[#31]
Originally Posted By GENESMITH:
Originally Posted By Zoomer:
<––––––- Here for the pics! |
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Posted: 9/26/2011 2:22:36 AM EDT
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Envy... but ill have mine soon enough. so fishing at in fish creek after camping at your place? then once I get mine (thining glen allen way) moose hunting there?
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MI, USA
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Posted: 9/26/2011 2:59:08 AM EDT
[#33]
Gonna clear me out about 1250' to land a Cessna?
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Posted: 9/26/2011 3:06:10 AM EDT
[#34]
So..... HTF camping trip?
Looks great! My buddies dad bought some land a bit more towards Talkeetna from there and we've been having a blast camping/clearing it out. |
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Posted: 9/26/2011 3:14:05 AM EDT
[#35]
Can you see Russia?
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Posted: 9/26/2011 4:29:00 AM EDT
[#36]
Epic awesome.
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USA
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Posted: 9/26/2011 8:29:27 AM EDT
[#37]
alaska is twice the size of texas and you only bought an acre?
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USA
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Posted: 9/26/2011 8:49:08 AM EDT
[#38]
Originally Posted By shasta69:
alaska is twice the size of texas and you only bought an acre? QUALITY > quantity ? 
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Posted: 9/26/2011 8:55:49 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By TheRedGoat: Can you see Russia from there? TRG Damn it, beaten too the question. |
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Posted: 9/26/2011 1:17:35 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By shasta69:
alaska is twice the size of texas and you only bought an acre? Most of Alaska is Federal, State, or Native Owned. Aviator |
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Posted: 9/26/2011 1:21:55 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Aviator: Originally Posted By shasta69: alaska is twice the size of texas and you only bought an acre? Most of Alaska is Federal, State, or Native Owned. Aviator If I could talk the wife into it I would but no way in hell. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/26/2011 1:30:16 PM EDT
[#42]
Originally Posted By Aviator:
Originally Posted By RDak:
When can I come over for a couple of weeks?
Can you do septic tanks? Tomorrow works...
Aviator It's not hard if you have the right equipment. If you fly me up I'll be happy to help.
If my wife ever leaves me I'm moving to AK. I love everything about it except the mosquitos and they're not that bad everywhere. |
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Posted: 9/26/2011 1:36:10 PM EDT
[#43]
What no
Wall tent with plywood floor/walls Mud hut Honey Bucket That's too upscale. Nice pics.
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Posted: 9/26/2011 8:02:41 PM EDT
[#44]
Originally Posted By akcaribouhunter:
What no Wall tent with plywood floor/walls Mud hut Honey Bucket That's too upscale.
Nice pics. Hey, I did that for a year. That is not fun 
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Posted: 9/26/2011 10:16:17 PM EDT
[#45]
Originally Posted By office888:
Gonna clear me out about 1250' to land a Cessna? I want one of those Zenith CH701's or 801's so I don't need that much.
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Posted: 9/27/2011 3:36:15 PM EDT
[#46]
In for pics and motivation.
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Posted: 9/27/2011 4:03:28 PM EDT
[#47]
Never wanted to tag a thread more. Congrats on your new digs.
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Posted: 9/27/2011 4:04:38 PM EDT
[#48]
lucky bastage.
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Posted: 9/27/2011 4:13:12 PM EDT
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Tag for info.
Your living the dream! |
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Posted: 9/27/2011 4:19:16 PM EDT
[#50]
Is that Kudzu growing in the bulldozer photos? Can't we escape the Kudzu somewhere in this world?
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