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Solar PV Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 181 seconds This is our solar PV array that tracks the sun. I used it to power all the lights in our home in Hamilton and when we moved, never got around to re-installing it in Waubaushene. Now it's in and soon it will power the garage, shop and garden shed. |
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krustymobile Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 143 seconds When you have not much better to do, this is the outcome! Ken. |
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St Patrick's Day 2012 Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 335 seconds Sure and it was a great day today for beer and trains - begorrah! |
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2 tractors Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 184 seconds New Idea EGT200 and GE E12 get a battery charger upgrade today - and we did chicken in the solar oven too! Ken. |
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E12 video 1 Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 204 seconds A GE E-12 ElekTrak electric garden tractor (about 1971). I bought this one for parts, but it actually runs very well - enjoy! Ken. |
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EGT200 VIDEO 3 Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 336 seconds Finally, it's alive! At least it goes forward now and seems to run OK. A bit stiff and the brake disc is a bit grabby from sitting. A few more bugs to iron out, but great progress now! Ken. |
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EGT200 video 2 Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 417 seconds 2nd installment of the electric tractor saga. Not there yet - but the lights work! Ken. |
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60/30 solar oven temperature check Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 129 seconds In answer to someone's question on the Google Solar Cooking group - " will a GSO (Global Sun Oven) work well in cold climtes like in the mid to low 'teens?" While this is not a GSO but a homemade 60/30 oven, the designs are very similar and so are the results - answer? Yes! Enjoy, Ken. |
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EGT 200 Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 417 seconds 1974 New Idea EGT 200 electric garden tractor. Hopefully I will be able to get this running soon. Eventually, this will be restored to look much like it did when it was new. Enjoy, Ken. |
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Christmas 2011 steam Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 220 seconds A Roundhouse Billy out in northern Ontario for a Christmas day run in 2011 - enjoy! |
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Ginger ride 2011 Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 111 seconds Ginger takes a ride in the trailer while doing our firewood ritual. She really likes to tour around in the trailer. Enjoy, Ken. |
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Lazarus III Dec 17 2011 Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 173 seconds The Lazarus Class Mamod (3 in the original series of resurrected Mamods) takes a tour of the NOBLR on December 17/11 in Waubaushene Ontario Canada. Simple clean fun with live steam - enjoy - Ken. |
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Lady Anne On Alcohol - The Sequel Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 382 seconds Here is the Lady Anne track out on the track - excellent! Enjoy the video - this one is a keeper - Ken. |
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Lady Anne On Acohol Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 67 seconds This is a Roundhouse Engineering "Lady Anne" live steam locomotive that was converted from butane gas firing to a "C" type alcohol fuel system. It is very similar to that used in the Aster Hobby locomotives. It was converted some years ago by Peter Trounce for an event known as the "Lady Anne Steaks" - which has now been renamed to the NNNU (naughty Nellie nosh-up). 'Nuf said... Ken. |
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Parabolic Pot Roast - The Movie! Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 100 seconds Cooking a pot roast on the "Sangli" parabolic cooker using a cast iron griddle and a speckle-ware pot. Enjoy! Ken. |
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Parabolic cooker 3 years on! Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 257 seconds Here is a follow-up on the "Sangli" type parabolic cooker after 3 years. Original Mylar is showing signs of wear and tear, but still fully functional. |
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NOBLR Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 267 seconds Here is another vid of the North Of Barrie Light Railway - enjoy! Ken. |
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NOBLR (North Of Barrie Light Railway) Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 152 seconds This is our new railway finally set up in the backyard of our home in Waubaushene Ontario. Enjoy - Ken! |
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Do you want a solar oven? Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 724 seconds Want to see a solar oven being made? Here is a vid that asks the question while showing it operating in Winter in Canada - enjoy! Ken. |
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Pacific Energy Super 27 Woodstove Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 177 seconds This is the Canadian built Super 27 woodstove by Pacific Energy. A very efficient EPA rated stove that puts out enough BTUs to heat our 1700 square foot home in northern Ontario. Just thought you might like a look at it - enjoy! Ken. |
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The Ultimate Backyard Railway! Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 483 seconds Now 30 years running in Oakville Ont, the Pindal Electric Tramway is still going strong. Enjoy! Ken. |
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Solar Chicken and Squash - sounds like a horror movie! Posted by: hipofalcon
Video duration: 385 seconds Chicken and squash cooked in the 60/30 solar oven on August 31, 2010 in Northern Ontario - excellent! Ken. |






















