Some useful articles found in the new Real Goods cataloguegreenspun.com : LUSENET : TimeBomb 2000 (Y2000) Preparation Forum : One Thread |
Realgoods.com occasionally sends out a catalogue filled with their solas stuff--I mean the complicated stuff--and this is one of those issues. But there are some not-so-expensive useful items nevertheless:60-gall rain barrel, $89 (but I prefer the 75-gall, $110 barrel at gardenerssupply.com)
Downspout diverter for barrels, $19.95
Kolaps-a-tank, large nylon water tank, to fit in back of 5 x 8 pickupo, but folds up very small, 275-gall, $409, 525-gall, $489, 800-gall, $599
Several water filters, inc. Katadyn
2 solar showers, one $14.95, the other $45
Radiant barrier (insulate attic), 500 sf, $89
Low-E window film, 36" x 15', $34.95, 24" x 15', $29.95, 48" x 15" $44.95
Electric bike and scooter
Batteryrechargers, solar and otherwise
Rechargeable batteries
LED stuff (limited amount, I have the Maglite with the LED bulb and I like it)
Several types of Baygen Freeplays, 2 other radios
Their regular catalogue has more useful stuff, such as oil lamps, battery-operated fan, etc.
-- Old Git (anon@spamproblems.com), October 13, 1999