There are some pretty cost effective LiFePO4 batteries out right now. Unless it gets cold where they are stored, the power capacity is top notch.
There are so many benefits to fermenting food. The carbs are converted to protein and acid, lactobacillus is actually not self perpetuating in the human gut, and is protective against many forms of staph by distrusting quorum sensing. Not to mention the increased bioavailability of vitamins and minerals. It’s amazing!
I’d be happy to, I’m not sure how to do that from Damus?
What flavor of Linux do you use? I came to Linux from MacOS, I might have a few pointers from your perspective.
They are definitely expensive. I like the UI, it’s pretty handy. I can connect to the MPPT controller via Bluetooth, check the BV and production profiles, know when to go clean the panels…in the long run on a primary source system, I think the cost is worth it for the configuration flexibility alone. I’m also building a second water wheel powered AC input, having the dual input prority programmable options is going to be key to eliminating the grid altogether, or using it only for system failure.
Cash, Monero, and Bitcoin for me, cash only when I have to. No debt, no obligations. I agree it’s the way to go.
Victron makes some amazing inverters, my configuration runs the house from solar powered batteries when possible, then connects to the grid when necessary to maintain power continuity. If you are willing to utilize some grid for stability it can be pretty painless. It also accepts two AC inputs and can start a generator as an outage option.
To buy a home in BTC you will have to find a home you can afford in a mortgage inflated market. That could be challenging.
Many people don’t make sauerkraut because they think they don’t like it or they are afraid their process will result in food that causes illness or distress. Here are some tips:
1. Use one red cabbage, one red onion, three cloves of garlic, two jalapeños, one habanero (if you like some spice, otherwise substitute a jalapeño) one medium ripe tomato.
2. Weigh a large bowl, tare the scale, write down the weight of the bowl, chop the ingredients to the size you prefer to eat and put the chopped ingredients into the bowl. You can add any spice you like at this point. I like black pepper and cayenne. Paprika is good in this as well.
3. Weigh the mixture, multiply the weight minus the bowl weight by 0.025. It is easiest to work in grams here, take the result of the multiplication and weigh that much sea salt, higher quality is better, non iodized is essential. Add to the bowl. Wash your hands thoroughly and mix the vegetables squeezing them in your fists as you mix. Let it sit at room temperature for two hours covered, mix again, let sit for another two hours.
4. Put 2” of vegetable into a 0.5 gallon large mouth mason jar, compact with your hand or a wooden spoon. Repeat until the mixture is at the canning fill line. Find a glass weight or weights, I use food grade glass marbles and fill the jar to the top. You could use well washed river rocks or stones from gravel. You will need a large mouth airlock top. There are all varieties available on EBay.
5. Now for the magic part! Red cabbage juice is a pH indicator. Purple will be the initial color because the pH will be about neutral 7.0. As the lactobacillus bacteria work in the saline anaerobic environment, they will acidify the mixture turning the cabbage bright pink. Take picture of the starting color for comparison. Keep the temperature 68 or above, preferably not hotter than 72 for a couple weeks. When it’s pink, it’s ready to eat! It will keep in the fridge for 6 months or more. #homestead #homesteading #foodstr #foodpreservation #fermentation
I’m sorry, though I know nothing about your service, it’s appreciated as service by me.
I certainly hope so. 😏 I’m a bit past my prime though!
Where is here? This platform or at church?
I see a couple of old familiar dairy cows on the stanchion waiting to be milked.
I like both of those ideas. Non profits along with foundations and trusts are tax evading vehicles primarily, but with unreasonable taxation a person has to do something to avoid being fleeced. We need reasonable taxes that are universally effective.
Yes, thank you for your time and efforts toward the discussion as well. I appreciate and respect your views.