Daily Offgrid
Technology
About
A daily 5-minute signal from the edge of modern life: offgrid tech, resilient homes, frontier ideas, food systems, autonomous cabins, cutting-edge tools, and ideas for living with more independence
Episodes
- Offgrid for 12 May: Solar Surplus Water Heating, Camper AC Power Budget, Septic or Composting
The Daily Offgrid podcast discusses three autonomous living topics: utilizing solar surplus for water heating in a high-capacity cabin system, managing AC power needs for a camper at a remote job site, and the practical tradeoffs between s…
- Offgrid for 11 May: Portable Tool Power, Propane Resource Conflict, IBC Pressure Setup
This Offgrid episode discusses portable tool power solutions, a conflict over propane resource management, and methods for setting up water pressure using IBC totes for off-grid living.
- Offgrid for 10 May: Rain Catchment Pressure Setup, River Nitrate Filtration Limits, Mariposa Permit Cost Reality
This episode of Offgrid covers three key topics for self-sufficiency: setting up rain catchment systems for household water pressure, the limitations of filtering nitrates and bacteria from river water, and the actual costs associated with…
- Offgrid for 09 May: Seasonal Cabin Mouse Control, Silent Off-Grid Film Power, Italy Off-Grid Reality Check
This episode of Offgrid covers three topics: effective seasonal mouse control methods for cabins, the use of a 3,600 watt-hour power station for silent off-grid film shoots, and the practical challenges of moving off-grid in Italy, emphasi…
- Offgrid for 08 May: Off-grid Motivations, Water System Fix, Backup Power Fridge Internet
Daily Offgrid explores off-grid motivations through a researcher's study, details a practical water system fix involving a well pump and cistern, and discusses effective backup power solutions for essential needs like refrigerators and int…
- Offgrid for 07 May: Remote Generator Control, Battery Ventilation Risk, Whole-Home Water Testing
This episode of Offgrid discusses remote generator control for off-grid solar systems, the risks associated with battery ventilation, and the importance of whole-home water testing to determine the correct filtration methods.
- Offgrid for 06 May: Temporary Bathroom Setup, Flexible Panel Lifespan, Solar Generator Backup
This episode discusses a temporary bathroom setup, flexible solar panel lifespan, and solar generator backup. It features insights from OffGridCabins regarding bathroom setups, OffGridLiving concerning flexible panels, and OffGrid on solar…
- Offgrid for 05 May: Wiring Inverter Fuse Box, Solar System Lesson, Two Years Without Gas
Daily Offgrid discusses a homeowner wiring a solar inverter, the practicality of a small solar power station for a water pump, and a couple living without gas on their boat.
- Offgrid for 04 May: Cabin System Lesson, Moment Realized Wasntbuilt Off, Best Off Grid Toilet
This episode discusses a lesson learned about off-grid cabin solar systems, an experience with off-grid power failure, and options for off-grid toilet systems for a tiny home.
- Offgrid for 03 May: Off Grid Hottub, Battery System Tradeoff, Water System Fix
This episode of Daily Offgrid covers three topics: an off-grid hottub, battery system tradeoffs, and a water system fix. It examines these concepts in the context of autonomous and self-sufficient living.
- Offgrid for 02 May: Surplus Panel Tradeoff, Temporary Camp Systems, Battery System Tradeoff
This episode of Daily Offgrid covers surplus panel tradeoffs, temporary camp systems, and battery system tradeoffs. It includes discussions on cheaper solar modules, temporary utility solutions, and managing depth of discharge in LiFePO4 b…
- Offgrid for 30 April: Dewinterizing Short Stay, Risked Off-grid Setup Diy, Water System Fix
This episode discusses dewinterizing a short-stay cabin, a DIY off-grid wind project, and a water system fix. Topics include preparing a cabin for winter visits, building a compact vertical wind turbine, and repairing a lake-water system w…
- Offgrid for 29 April: Warm Room Tank Heat, IBC Storage Tradeoff, Off-Grid Cost Reality
This episode of Daily Offgrid covers topics including warm room tank heating, the challenges and tradeoffs of IBC storage for off-grid water systems, and the actual costs and demands of transitioning to an off-grid lifestyle.
- Offgrid for 28 April: Toilet System Tradeoff, Mouse Control Lessons, Shared Systems Tradeoff
This episode discusses the tradeoffs of different off-grid toilet systems, strategies for mouse control in off-grid settings, and the pros and cons of shared off-grid systems for power, water, and food storage. It covers insights and exper…
- Offgrid for 27 April: Water System Fix, Best Off Grid Toilet, Solar System Lesson
This episode of Daily Offgrid covers solutions for a water system, various off-grid toilet systems, and an important lesson about solar power setups.
- Offgrid for 26 April: Winterized Dishwasher Setup, Western New York Power, All-electric Homestead Upgrade
This episode discusses challenges and solutions for off-grid living, including plumbing for a winterized dishwasher, evaluating power infrastructure for a property in Western New York, and upgrading to an all-electric homestead using solar…
- Offgrid for 25 April: Rainwater Supply Setup, DC Lighting Upgrade, Off-Grid Reality Check
This episode of Offgrid covers a rainwater supply setup, a DC lighting upgrade in an off-grid home, and a discussion on the realities and costs of off-grid living, including initial investments and ongoing maintenance.
- Offgrid for 24 April: Waste Systems, Dry Storage Failures, Vehicle Power Limits
This episode of Daily Offgrid covers waste systems for tiny homes, dry storage solutions for harvests, and vehicle power limits. It includes information on composting toilets, protecting stored food from moisture and pests, and the electri…