Renewable Businesses

I know there are a few readers of this blog out there. Just to share some of the renewable businesses we're exploring here at Woodhenge:

1) Deep well hand pump plans sets and kits. The plans sets tell you everything you need to do (if your are handy) to build a deep well hand pump from almost entirely off-the-shelf components. The cost for the plans is $20 including postage. I am just beginning to manufacture the pump kits on a regular basis. I'm building 6 right now- these are the PVC/stainless steel versions that cost $250 per kit + postage. I will be moving on to the stainless/brass versions next. I sell these as kits because it both keeps the price down and you will understand how the pump works and how to maintain/repair it should the need arise. The upper part of the PVC pump is a standard cast iron pitcher pump that I modify slightly. You get all of the parts to build a two valve 2" piston pump that is actuated by a stainless steel cable and returned by a stainless steel spring. Each stroke of the pump delivers approximately 1 cup of water. Both pump kits come with a modified cast iron well cap that replaces the cap your presently utilize. The brass and stainless steel version uses a 2" stainless steel cylinder and both brass piston and brass foot valve.

2) Renewable energy education and advisement. I will come to you and explain how pretty much any renewable energy system works. With enough forewarning I will also come and help you assemble your system. This will include anything from mixing the cement for the posts that hold your photovoltaic panel racks to completing the final wiring on your off-grid system and getting you to turn on your first light! My cost is $35/hour plus travel expenses. Having a place for me to put my sleeping bag & tent is a benefit.

3) Writing. I'm presently writing a book on water supply systems for homesteaders (beginners).
It covers everything I could think of about home water supply systems from hydrogeology, hiring a driller, digging your own well, pumps and pumping, storage, filtering and building your own equipment. It is becoming a comprehensive guide to water supplies and will save you potentially thousands of dollars!

My book "The High Art and Subtle Science of Scrounging" is available for $20 + $5 postage from me. It is still available, however I'm on my last 50 copies and will probably not reprint until the ;atest version is written. So many people have given me more stories and ideas that the new volume will be twice as big and include several new chapters.

4) Lecturing. I give fun, energy filled lectures on a wide variety of self-reliance topics. Everything from mortgage-free house construction, growing and preserving your own food, to building renewable energy systems from scratch, and everything in-between.

I can be reached at: jsjuczak@gisco.net
or James S. Juczak
14910 Fuller Rd.
Adams Center, NY 13606

315 771-7333

Thanks for your attention! -Jim-