. . A2A HX: haven't researched the brands, but Lovins mentions one. 90%+ efficient condensing type.
. . Refrigerator: Not the stupid side-by-sides!! I don't know whether to opt for a new very-hi efficiency model, or modify an old one I have in the garage. Yes I do. The latter. I at least want to know how well I can do --& save a bundle of cash!
. . . I'll need a watt-meter for before/after comparisons. Should be easy to find an old mechanical one that the company replaced with electronic ones. I used to have one. You plugged it in, & an appliance into it. But there are new lil electronic ones for not much $. Logging & zeroing (like your car's trip odo) would be nice.
. . . Modifications: Wrap the outside with more Fglass (over scrap foam pieces?) Plug it into my NASA factor controller. Move the condenser farther away from the back wall, and add insulation. Maybe on one side graft on an old refer (working but usually not running) with the common wall removed. See what temp it gets down to w/o running it. If someone really had to use a side-by-side, graft onto the freezer side!
. . Toilets: the usual low-usage (1.5 gal) ones.
. . Shower: with a seat! I consider this a big luxury. 2 heads: low-flow and "mist".
. . Tub: maybe a japanese type --almost rain-barrel shape/size.
. . Woodburner: Lovins mentions a watermelon-sized one that should be sufficient. Top-loader. Run the exhaust thru the HX! ...if it's metal; if not, run it thru a small one first to cool it to the point you can. That should double the efficiency.
. . A composter for the garden --to save space?
. . Solar panels: heat and electric. Heat: in the coldest northern weather, a lot'd be lost --probably too much to have any left over --exactly when you really need it. But if the temps at the top are more than say, 50F, then you can stick the freezer-section of yet another refrigerator in there, and pump it to a hot temp on the house side. (See the"Heat-Stealing" page)
. . . Electric? Not till cheaper.
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