Visiting Melliodora Permaculture Farm

“This place, Melliodora. A world renowned permaculture homestead, full of nut, fruit and forage trees, geese, goats, berries, vegetables, mudbrick homes and lives worth living. If you have studied, read or participated in any Permaculture-type doings and learnings in Australia, then you’ll be aware of the stellar home-scale permaculture demonstration site that is Melliodora, in … Read more

Risking it All – Living Off the Grid TV Series


“American’s have become accustomed to what is considered essential for a good quality of life. Running water, electricity, central heat and air, a spacious home with a fully stocked pantry and at least two cars in the garage is considered ideal. So why would three families decide to turn their backs on modern conveniences to live off the grid?

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Wood Chip Radiant Heating


“Home Remodel for off grid home power system continued. Boiler reconfigured with water recirculation pump, heat exchanger improved, boiler power now at 60kW or 200k BTU/Hr. Wood chip feed fully automated with manual flame power control (chip delivery speed). Keeping home warm with night T in 20’s (F). Heats home in ~2 hours, good for 24. Next goal, 2000 Gal hot reservoir and home on thermostat.”

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