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Tips for making a solar thermal panel yourself in self-construction Keywords: energy, solar, thermal, heating, self-construction, homemade, DIY, Do-It-Yourself, construction, tips, tricks, ideas, help… With a minimum of tools and material it is possible to build an efficient and durable solar thermal panel yourself. A solar water-water system will heat your domestic hot water […]
Craft cleverly and econologically with pallets! Recovery has become a trend in recent years, especially in decoration. Plastics, fabrics, metals, wood and other materials need only your imagination and a little DIY to find a second life. Thanks to this activity, you do not necessarily need a substantial budget to obtain […]
Since 2015, about 2 years, I use a Senseo 2 or 3 times a day almost every day. The limestone light has been on for months but I only noticed a real drop in flow a few days ago. And a decreasing flow rate means shorter coffees, since […]
Initiated in the spring 2014 on forums site, Didier Helmstetter's “permaculture” hay mulch technique is enjoying growing success both in terms of productivity results and popularity, with many gardeners testing the technique all over France ! As a reminder, this […]
The number 621 of Wolvendael Magazine of September 2016 devotes a 2-page article on the technique of the Potager du Laesseux. This article was written by Stève Polus (former editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Le Soir") and it is the very first written press article on the improved permaculture technique initiated and […]
INRA published a four-year study on the economic viability of organic permaculture. This study entitled “Permacultural organic market gardening and economic performance” shows that permaculture can be quite competitive economically compared to conventional intensive agriculture. The study was carried out on a fairly small area of 1000m², ie […]
Le Potager du Paresseux, virtual tour in video (s) by Didier Helmstetter (alias Did67) Caption of the introductory photo: “Didier, the lazy gardener, in the middle of… gardening! "The" Potager du Laesseux "is a way of producing vegetables" more than organic "(ie without any treatment or fertilizer, neither organic nor, of course, chemical) […]
Le Potager du Paresseux, presentation video by Didier Helmstetter (alias Did67): its origin, its objectives and its principles… Caption of the introductory photo: "The owner of the Potager du Laesseux surprised at work… explanation! "The" Potager du Laesseux "is a way of producing vegetables" more than organic ", in abundance, without any labor […]
Le Potager du Laesseux, producing "more than organic" vegetables, almost without work, with yields equivalent to those of a classic garden with chemical treatments: a dream? Not with the "Potager du Laesseux"! DR photos: Didier Helmstetter. Introductory photo “The Sloth of the Vegetable Garden in action, its motto: less active ingredients; more […]
How to transform a small motor into a generator? This document allows you to understand how it is possible to quite easily transform different types of motors into generators for small renewable energy applications at home. Learn more: Transforming an automobile alternator into a wind turbine Electricity forum Self-construction and DIY forum Download the file (a registration […]
Making a geodesic solar parabola This document presents the manufacture of a parabola for satellite traffic but also enables the manufacture of a solar parabola because the dimensioning is the same. Only the surface coating changes in the case of a solar dish. Find out more: - Manufacture of a solar oven - Calculations and design of a […]
Presentation of our solar-recharged electric-assist bicycle This assembly is based on the foldable electric-assist bicycle that we bought in the spring of 2009. Here is a subject which presents this foldable electric bicycle. We have equipped it with a small “trailer” to increase the load carrying capacity (almost zero without except bag […]
Manual construction of a 2m2 Scheffler solar cooker reflector. Cooking with the sun will give you pleasure! by Daniel Philippen, Adrian Konrad, Benjamin Leimgruber. With the help of Wolfgang Scheffler, Heike Hoedt (Solare Brücke) Translation: Guillaume Renault This 56-page document explains, step by step, how to make a solar cooker by parabolic concentration of […]
The Pico +, a 300W hydraulic pico turbine The Pico + Family has 12 parts. Easy to set up and maintain, it corresponds to the energy needs of one or more family units. Completely submerged in water, with a drop height of 1,5 meters and a flow rate of around 35 liters per second, it delivers […]
Pico Hydroelectricity: presentation of a pico hydroelectric power station in private homes in France Summary: Since 1985 Mme and Mr X have lived in an isolated house located below a mountain side in the Alpes de Haute Provence (04). When they moved in in 1985, Mrs and Mr X made a request for connection to the electricity network […]
Restarting a recovery electric bike scooter Little story: it is a recovery electric hybrid scooter bike, the final goal will be to supply it with photovoltaic solar panels (not on board) and to make it a 100 vehicle % autonomous with regard to both oil and electricity. Find out more and follow the […]
How to insulate an existing garage door and reduce leaks and thermal bridges in a garage and a garage door? This page is the report of an optimization of the thermal bridges and leaks of a garage and particularly of the thermal leaks on a garage door. The method is valid as much for doors more […]
Assembly, maintenance and use of a Buderus wood boiler. Assembly and maintenance instructions for the correct use and maintenance of a Buderus wood-fired boiler. How to clean your wood boiler? How to avoid bistrage and tarring? How to limit condensation? Some answers are present in this notice edited by Buderus. Notes: This manual contains important information […]
Synthesis on TCSL or TSL no-till cultivation techniques Synthesis carried out by V. Goldberg, EPN de Rambouillet No-till cultivation techniques took off in the 1930s to fight against wind and water erosion of soils in the Americas. Note that the replacement of the plow by the chisel or the cultivator […]
Video of a small prototype of a Minto wheel whose hot source may be the Sun Learn more: the Minto wheel, a solar engine? Download File (Newsletter subscription may be required): Solar Motor: Minto Wheel Prototype
Estimation of the area and length of a solar exchanger in simple copper tube (without fins) immersed in a solar thermal buffer .xls spreadsheet (OpenOffice compatible) allowing to determine the area and length of a solar exchanger for solar tank or buffer thermal. This exchanger is the primary solar exchanger, it is therefore mounted on the primary circuit side. […]
How to make a simple cogeneration based on a recovery car engine -PSA XUD-? General presentation. Article intended for farmers or individuals wishing to self-produce their energy. Written by a farmer for the Agriculture Renouvelable Energie association. Contact them for more information. Links for more information: - Monitoring of an oil cogenerator project […]
Filmed in Paris at the end of June 2008: a solar stirling cogeneration engine with parabolic concentrator. Price: € 30 excluding tax. Availability: summer 000. Power: 2008kW electric + 3kW thermal. Find out more: Paris Renewable Energies Fair or read concentrated solar thermal power plants. Download the file (a subscription to the Newsletter can be […]
Report to the news on the doping with water of diesel engines. Find out more: - Water doping report on TF1 news - How to modify an engine with water doping? - Theory of scientific explanation of water doping - An improved boiler following the principle of water doping
Study, plans and realization of a solar water pump (or by other heat source): the Fluidyne by François Lanzetta, Julien Boucher, Philippe Nika. FEMTO-ST Institute, CNRS UMR 6174, CREST Department. Technology park, 2 avenue Jean Moulin, 90000 Belfort Summary The Fluidyne type water pump is a low thermal energy conversion machine […]