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I found out about these better mouse-traps today....

"Whirlpool Duet WD99HEDW ventless heat pump dryer, while LG sells the DLHX4072W".

Whirlpool® HybridCare

I didn't know that configuration of dryer was on the market. Big laundry loads in a high kwh market might make that worth a look.

Rgds, D.
 
   / Alternative Energy projects #43  
I found out about these better mouse-traps today....

"Whirlpool Duet WD99HEDW ventless heat pump dryer, while LG sells the DLHX4072W".

Whirlpool® HybridCare

I didn't know that configuration of dryer was on the market. Big laundry loads in a high kwh market might make that worth a look.

Rgds, D.

I suppose it needs a condensate drain--like a mini-split? The water has to go somewhere. Normally the washer drain would be nearby so that may be no issue.
 
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I suppose it needs a condensate drain--like a mini-split? The water has to go somewhere. Normally the washer drain would be nearby so that may be no issue.

I haven't seen the installation details on these Dave, but that would be my guess too. On new installs, you'd have one less (vent) hole through the wall, as a bonus.

Rgds, D.
 
   / Alternative Energy projects #45  
I haven't seen the installation details on these Dave, but that would be my guess too. On new installs, you'd have one less (vent) hole through the wall, as a bonus.

Rgds, D.

Yep, getting rid of the vent piping and hole could be very useful in most cases.
 
   / Alternative Energy projects #48  
For further study: non-vented propane fridges.

Propane Refrigerators for Solar & Off Grid Homes

Rgds, D.

The 18 cubic feet frig says it uses 1.8 lbs of propane in 24 hours. The conversion factor for a gallon of propane is 4.22 lbs.

1.8/4.22 = 0.4265 gallons per day. At $2.25 per gallon that's $0.96 per day.

I've known a few off-grid folks with a propane frig and freezer. There are also kerosene refrigerators used by the Amish mostly.
https://www.lehmans.com/p-3505-dometic-kerosene-refrigerator.aspx?show=all
 
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I've been impressed with the RV propane fridge/freezer units I've used. Stands to reason, that system could be fired with Natgas.

https://www.lehmans.com/p-4427-dometic-natural-gas-refrigerator.aspx?show=all

AC Sunfrosts are pretty efficient. If I was going to spend that kind of money, I'd be tempted to go DC - one less conversion in an off-grid system, and easy to time-shift battery charging when using TOU grid power.

Refrigerators & Freezers - SunFrost.com

Rgds, D.


I would prefer electric, DC or AC, over gas off-grid. It just seems easier than keeping a propane tank filled and the energy cost is fixed at the time you buy the off-grid system.
 

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