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Do solar panels work in the shade?
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8 min read
Yes, but… Solar panels do work in the shade (they will generate some electricity), but the real question should be ‘how well do solar panels work in the shade‘?…
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Building my own compost toilet – part 3 (with video)
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7 min read
In Part Two, I’d finished the compost toilet, but found the fan was quite noisy. In this final thrilling instalment I’ll show you how I addressed the noise issue…
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This article will help you determine the best way of wiring an extra solar panel or panels into your existing small-scale solar system. If you don’t know what series…
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Whether you have a shed, cabin, summerhouse, caravan, shepherds hut or other small space, heating enables you to use the space throughout the winter. I’ll explore the best options…
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Allowing small amounts of urine to be discharged into the ground, through a soak-away pit, is the usual way of dealing with the urine output from urine-diverting compost toilets.…
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What’s the best cover material for a compost toilet?
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13 min read
Updated October 2024 In a basic, simple compost toilet the perfect cover material does several things: Some compost toilets, typically urine-separating models with a fan, may not need any…