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Around here we enjoy being green, I just wished we lived in Colorado to enjoy even more greenery! We believe that for the world to be a better place, we need to depend more on renewable energy. Sounds like some hippy talk, I know, and it pretty much is. Going green can mean a variety of things, and any effort you make at doing it will be beneficial for the planet, you, and the people around you. We installed a solar hot water heater in our office last year and felt great doing it. The water is just as hot as it was with the electric water heater, sorry, nothing super cool to share here. We are excited to say though; we created a list of our top solar water heaters for anyone that may be thinking about converting over to renewable energy. Before we get to the list though, I thought I would fill you in on how this works.
Solar water heaters use solar energy to generate the heat needed to warm your water. So instead of sucking power off the pipeline of your city grid, you are essentially creating your own source of energy from the sun. It's always nice not to be dependent on anyone, in my opinion, city utility companies is a great way to start. Unfortunately, you can't completely cut ties with these guys, but you can definitely lessen your energy dependencies. This becomes very beneficial during a power outage, the central heating system might not run, but you can take a hot shower if the place starts getting cold in the winter. That alone is worth the conversion, especially if you have lived anywhere cold during the winters. There are also options for solar pool heaters.
The process is super simple. Cold water is moved to the surface areas and heated by the solar energy. The hot water is then transferred to a tank to allow for more water to be moved to the surface and heated. There are also safety features installed on the heaters to prevent the water from overheating. This is crucial, especially during the summer months. The last thing anyone wants is a burning hot shower, never really in the mood for that.
There are a couple of types of solar water heaters on the market to choose from. Not brands, I'm talking about the way they work. There is "Active" solar water heaters come in three variations. There is direct, indirect, and the drain variation. The other type of solar hot water heater is the "Passive" heater. The passive water heaters are pump free and only rely on the natural wonders of gravity to circulate the water. The two variations of this heater are the "integral collector" and the "thermosyphon".
Both the active and passive water heaters install fairly simple and will be just as easy to remove if you ever decided to switch back to an electric heater.
Aside from the jolly-good idea that we should all go green and protect this rock we live on, it's also appealing to save a few bucks while doing it. Most people convert for the savings and not because of environmental consciousness.
Okay, this may not be enough to emotionally move anyone into actually taking action but it's definitely a reason to with to solar.
Okay, so now for the good stuff. Which solar water heaters are the best on the market according to us, who just happen to know almost everything about almost anything, yeah, you read that right. Here is my list and it will not disappoint.
These guys have manufactured what we would consider the best solar hot water heater on the market. The positive feedback online is a sign they are doing something right. We reached out to them about their product and found out that the guy that engineered it is also the guy that sells and installs it. No wonder there seems to be so much passion behind these water heaters. Imagine designing and engineering a solar product, then selling and installing it. Of course, you are going to be more passionate about it than some sales guy, and some installation technician. We picked one up for the man cave we work out of and I'm telling you guys, the water is warm and almost magical, well, maybe just warm.
This has gotten rave reviews, and while I have never rinsed my hands with soap and hot water from one of these bad boys, I can tell you that the experience would most definitely be an epic one. I checked out reviews on Amazon and a few other places online that sell the product and it seems people are generally enthused about the product for the most part. I couldn't find anything negative about the water tank, I looked to see if there were any recalls and everything I have read suggests it's a well built solar product.
This seems to be a pretty solid option; it has a larger tank with a dual heat exchange. It comes in sizes that range from 80-165 gallons with 150 PSI pressure across the board on all models. Pretty solid little option for anyone looking to get into an affordable water heater. For the most part, the functionality of the heater is the same regardless of the capacity which is nice not lose options just because you don't need the maximum capacity.
These little rock solid units are truly diesel. These are active units that heat the water through collection tubes and then store the water in a tank. These units are ideal to install in a central location to guarantee access to the hot water from anywhere in the house. These tanks also come in a variety of sizes, lots of gallons, and a lot more gallons pretty much. Trying not to bore you here with the tech talk, but one last thing, depending on the amount of warm water you need heated, the solar units come in 15 to 120 tube setups and everything in between.
This water heater is capable of doing everything it's advertised to do. It heats water really well! This unit is capable of drawing on solar sources to generate most of the energy needed to heat the water. It comes in 80 and 120-gallon tanks, and the solar panels are either single panels or sold as three. It's a decent unit that gets results for those looking for them.
If you are considering a switch to solar and are considering a solar hot water heater, I would definitely recommend the hot water heater from the guys at Pacific West Solar. The unit has functioned flawlessly for us and I couldn't be happier about the support we have received when questions came up. They are responsive, knowledgeable, and you can tell that they generally care. Renewable energy is the way of the future, finding more energy efficient ways to heat your home will continue to be a focal point for homeowners for years to come.


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Ronnie Cowan MP
Ronnie Cowan MP for Inverclyde
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Standing Orders (Public Business) [22 October 2015]
The Leader of the House said in July 2015 that EVEL would ensure that English MPs had their voice recognised within the Union.
The perceived grievance that somehow MPs from outside England pose an insidious influence on English affairs is totally incorrect. If MPs in England want a particular piece of legislation, they have the numbers to ensure that it progresses. With 533 of the 650 Members, English votes already have the capability to win every single time.
House of Commons Library research shows that between 2010 and 2015, the majority votes of English MPs matched the majority votes of the UK as a whole in 99% of Divisions. Yet the UK Government are pressing ahead with a major constitutional change that will fundamentally change the relationship between this House, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
It is next to impossible to identify all the knock-on effects of EVEL on Scotland. One piece of legislation does not lead to one direct outcome: legislation is non-linear. My hon. Friend the Member for Perth and North Perthshire (Pete Wishart) said it best when he gave evidence to the Procedure Committee last month. He told it that, in taking forward EVEL proposals, the Leader of the House was using
"The most massive sledgehammer to crush the tiniest of nuts."
The UK Government have indicated that EVEL is primarily an issue of fairness, and I fully concur that fairness should be a central principle in debating any constitutional change.
I believe, for example, that it is fair for Scotland's decision on our membership of the European Union to be respected and that under no circumstances should we be dragged out of the EU without the consent of the people of Scotland. Scotland should also have a fair say on UK national infrastructure projects, such as the expansion of Heathrow airport. Despite Scotland's financial contribution to such projects, the hon. Member for Milton Keynes South (Iain Stewart) stated that it could be deemed an English-only issue. Heathrow is an important issue to Scotland, yet our voice could be greatly weakened in the debate. Constitutional fairness should apply equally to all parts of the UK and it is worth remembering that the current UK Government did not receive an electoral mandate from the people of Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
I hope that the concerns raised by SNP Members are not misconstrued. Indeed, we fully support the rights of our friends and neighbours in England to a more representative and vibrant democracy. The independence referendum campaign made Scotland the most exciting and politically engaged part of the UK, and we believe that people in England could also benefit from greater control over the issues that affect their lives and from a Parliament that is more responsive to their needs. However, the Government should not increase the rights of one group of people by decreasing the rights of others.
Ultimately, the proposals will only hasten Scottish independence, and for that I am truly grateful. EVEL is ill conceived. It will unnecessarily politicise the Speaker, and for that reason alone it should be rejected. In the meantime, I cannot argue in favour of a proposal that would decrease Scotland's voice in this place and I hope that the proposals will be abandoned. I urge the Government to use this opportunity to move the UK towards a genuine, federal system of government, instead of the piecemeal and inadequate constitutional measures we have seen thus far. I say to the people of England: you are not too wee, you are not too poor—and on that I shall leave it.
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Mount Elbrus
Eastern & Western Summits of Mount Elbrus taken from the Southern side
Mount Elbrus or "Mingi-Tau" the name given to the mountain by the local Balkar people (the Turkic people of the Caucasus region) which translates to "resembling a thousand mountains" is the highest mountain in Europe. One of the seven summits the mountain is actually a dormant volcano located in Russia and is part of the Caucasus Mountain Range. The mountain has two summits both of which are dormant volcano cones. Theres the Western summit which is the higher and more coveted summit standing 5,642 m/18,510 ft tall and theres the Eastern summit which stands 5,621 m/18,442 ft tall. Mount Elbrus' Western summit was first successfully summited in 1874 during a British expedition led by Florence Crauford Grove. The expedition consisted of 5 team members; Florence Crauford Grove himself, local Balkarian guide Akhia Sottaiev, British mountaineers Frederick Gardner and Horace Walker and Swiss mountaineer Peter Knubel. The Eastern summit however was first successfully summited almost 50 years previous on the 10th of July 1829 (Julian calendar) by Khillar Khachirov. The Russian, Karachay guide was tasked with the objective of summiting the mountain as part of a Russian Imperial Army scientific expedition. Interestingly Mount Elbrus plays a significant part in greek mythology. Promethius the supreme trickster, champion against suppression and greatest friend of mankind stole fire from Zeus to give it to mankind. As punishment Zeus tied him to Mount Elbrus and sent a long-winged eagle to eat his liver. However Heracles, gatekeeper of Olympus, bastion of masculinity and protector of mankind freed Prometheus and killed the eagle.
View from the summit of Mount Elbrus
Whether attempting to summit during winter or summer Mount Elbrus is permanently covered in snow. With 22 glaciers that feed into 3 major rivers; the Baksan River, Malka River & Kuban River the mountain is the snow and ice type. Technical mountain boots, crampons and ice-axes are all required no matter what route you take. The conditions are unpredictable and can change drastically, it can quickly change from a clear sunny day to a day thats harsh, cold and windy and leaves climbers squinting to see a few metres ahead. Theres numerous routes to the summit of Mount Elbrus and the terrain you encounter is dependent on which route you take. The classic, most common and easiest route "the South route" takes climbers to the summit via the South face of the mountain. This route is considered the standard route and is pretty straight forward. It even offers comprehensive infrastructure such as ski-lifts, barrel huts and snow machines, in fact most climbers use the ski-lift to reach the barrel huts which are 3,800 m/12,450 ft high. This in conjunction with the route having no major crevasses and being easy to follow due to being marked with wands makes it a great route for less experienced beginner mountaineers. With that being said though reaching the summit is no easy task, it can take 9 hours of climbing at altitudes above 4,000 m/13,123 ft to reach the summit and another 6 hours to descend back down to the barrel huts. The slopes are steep too, and depending on the weather you get you could be up against harsh, freezing conditions and/or thigh deep snow. The second most common route known as "the North route" takes climbers up the northern side of the mountain. The Northern side is far more committing compared to the southern side; it has little infrastructure and pretty much no support structure, your also further away from local towns and potential help or rescue. This makes it more important for climbers to be self sufficient and experienced when attempting the summit via the North route. Snow camping and tents is a requirement, on a positive note the route like the South route has no major crevasses or other objective dangers. With that being said Mount Elbrus' unpredictable and potential harsh weather conditions are particularly dangerous to those climbing via the North route. People attempting to summit via the South route have easy access to the town of Terskol, to infrastructure that offers warmth and safety such as the barrel huts and to the mountain rescue teams. These luxuries are not offered on the Northern side, climbers must be far more self-sufficient and endure the freezing, exposed, harsh conditions in their tents alone. Many climbers have died due to being stuck in these conditions; some wander off route due to poor visibility, get lost and fall into crevasses. Others have wandered off route, got lost and then died from exposure and/or hypothermia and some have just died from exposure and/or hypothermia whilst on route without getting lost. Besides the North and South routes there are many other far more difficult routes to the summit. However these routes are far less commonly used and theres very little information about them available. Some climbers attempt to reach the summit via the Southwest face or Eastern side of the mountain; these routes are far more dangerous and even more committing than the North side route. In particular the Southwest face route is considered to be very dangerous as it's scattered with deep crevasses and icefalls.
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