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I can't remember the exact prices. It's in a previous video about spray foaming. Basically the cost of fibreglass is around $0.55 a square foot while spray foam is around. $1.60 per square foot. That only gives me 1" in depth while I would need a minimum of 2"-3". The cost is an awful lot more and I think per inch spray foam has only an R value of about 5. Check my insulation video for exact numbers. It was important for me to spray everything underneath at 2" because I didn't want rodents living under but as for the walls and ceiling that would not be an issue since everything is new and there is no access for them in the walls.

Thank you Lorry for the comment. The more you see my videos and the more comments I get just helps my channel grow that much faster. Only been 7 weeks and only 4 subscribers away from 100.

Yes that would work if the blade was wider. Ive done that before when I used a plow truck when I had a snow plow business. The blade on the ate is the same width as the machine so it won't work that way. I could turn the blade sideways and go side to side and just push off the driveway a little at a time but that would be to time consuming. Will probably just get my neighbour down with a payload if the driveway gets any narrower. Thanks for the tip anyways.

Yes you are right. It seems like in my area we only get light fluffy snow. In the event of a heavy wet snow I have a guy down the road with a payload. So far I haven't needed his help thankfully

I pushed lots of wet heavy snow with my 300 kvf, just got to take half of what you would of dry snow.

Absolutely right on both points. I have taller ladders but didn't plan ahead and get it out. Looks like I might be working away on the addition for another 3 weeks..Ordering appliances and they won't be available til the end of the month. Should get a lot done by then. You take care.

Yes that is also what I have, It seems like every day we get a couple cm and that is what I have been doing. It is starting to look messy so soon I am going to have to plow it. Just waiting for a larger snow event so I can plow it only once,

@ I don’t need it plowed

Thank You for the comment Lorry. Will be really busy for the next 3 weeks making a new kitchen and bedroom unless work calls me back. Thanks for watching, take care.

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Have an awesome day. Thanks for subscribing to my channel. Planning on many more videos about off grid living.

Thanks it’s been a lot of work. Will be seeing you soon

I like that. I was going to put a caption with bubbles above her head but being new to TH-cam, I wasn’t sure how to do it. Thank you for watching.

@@JimBennett1370 heh. No problem.

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You are absolutely right. I am new to having a TH-cam channel and every day I am watching videos to learn how to provide better content and how to get people to subscribe to my channel. Thank you for your com ment, it is appreciated and is going to help me with future videos..

Probably going to take it down in the spring and use the rafters for the roof on a new wood shed.

Will see how it looks in the spring and probably going to take it down and use the rafters for a new wood shed.

You are absolutely right.

Yes that makes good sense. I will have to take a really good look at it once the snow melts and winter is over. Subscribe to my channel and watch for updates.

It’s ok to make mistakes but sometimes it is better to learn from others who make mistakes. I have made a lot of them. Subscribe to my channel for more tips and tricks and save time and money by watching mistakes that I have done so you don’t.

We all had to start someplace and just learn as we go along. cost to solar could mount up fast if we got what we wanted right from the start. We have to improvise and just make it work and yes a back up is just as important. Subscribe to my channel for more off grid informational updates.

actually I did get lead acid. The guy at the solar place had a bunch of reasons none of which I could remember. I think mostly because I am not 100% living at my off grid home full time yet there could be a problem with temperature. I don’t really remember his reasoning but it is done now. If and when I need more batteries I will be more educated on the subject.

@JimBennett1370 I bet he stated it was a cold weather battery which it is but say you have 48kw you can only use 24kw, I have used 42kw of my lead carbon bank, no fluids to check it is sealed,safe for indoor use.

Just in a hurry to get the system up and running so I took him at his word hoping that I got good advice. We will see how everything goes once I get hooked up tomorrow. I now have time to do more researching. If I need more battery power once I get all the remaining panels up in the summer I will be in the know.

@@JimBennett1370 guy next door he buys 2 lead acid deep cycle every year,they don't last, I am trying to protect you from buying truly temporary product. Best lead acid has 800 cycles at 50%,lead carbon is 3200 cycles, lifepo4 up to 5000 cycles but lithium can be dangerous. All off grid TH-camr's that started with lead acid 10 years ago have bought lithium. Even the fancy Surette rolls don't last more than 3 years.

Thank you. Hope you are enjoying my videos

Good idea. always looking for feed back. That helps me too. Subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss anything relevant to your situation off gridding.

@@bobpiff5161 when we bought we thought it would be an awesome lake for boating and fishing but it isn’t. You are absolutely right. However it is an awesome view in the summer you wouldn’t even know how shallow it actually is and yes there is a lot of wildlife out there.

Thank you for the comment. yes it is a beautiful spot.

@@bobmonztr I had a large system a few years back that cost me $30,000. It worked great but I sold that off grid property and am starting over. I never put that system in so I am not that much in the know when it comes to a large system. I am getting some help and taking someone else’s knowledge to put it together. I know I am going to have lots of panels and I know it is a good inverter and charge controller. I haven’t got the batteries yet but I think I am going to be buying eight 6v batteries to start and putting them in series giving me a 48v system. They are 420 amps. Subscribe to my channel and follow my progress

@JimBennett1370 I might get the eg4 18kw pv, it can handle 24kw but only uses 18kw, overrated,but more available in overcast.Currently 12kw max. The PbC 6v 400a x8 is $4500 CAD. If you want a cold weather battery. I saw the electrical room 100% certain server rack batteries is the best option.

@@jerememessner yes going 48v. Getting eight 6v batteries that are 420amps each and putting them in series. If I need more then I will get another set of 8 batteries. Just started this channel and it is going well but I need more subscribers. If you subscribe you can follow my progress and maybe give me some advice. Thanks, Jim

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@@Samael_WS excluding filtration system and water heater I probably have about $450 plus another $250 for the tote