BigFatKen
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I bought this in 1990 and lived off-grid until I sold this land in Wisc. in 1999. The new owners were horrified by the property taxes, they got a demolition permit and tore the house down to save taxes. I had a barn built to look like it. That is still there turned into living quarters.
While it was standing I hosted many fishing and hunting parties. I would demonstrate how the big generator would bog down when the water pump was on. I opened the kitchen door so everyone could hear the generator, then I ran cold water until the generator bogged down, then closing the faucet, the generator would speed up again. Then I pushed the off button. I showed how we now had the little blue water tank with the 11 gallons it could deliver.
This rarely worked. People would flush the toilets so I turned off the valves. They would use up the water then be surprised when there was no water.
They would leave the lights on even tho I told them it ran on batteries. Has anyone been successful in getting house guests to follow the rules?
It is for sale if you want one, just be ready for -60F in winter.
While it was standing I hosted many fishing and hunting parties. I would demonstrate how the big generator would bog down when the water pump was on. I opened the kitchen door so everyone could hear the generator, then I ran cold water until the generator bogged down, then closing the faucet, the generator would speed up again. Then I pushed the off button. I showed how we now had the little blue water tank with the 11 gallons it could deliver.
This rarely worked. People would flush the toilets so I turned off the valves. They would use up the water then be surprised when there was no water.
They would leave the lights on even tho I told them it ran on batteries. Has anyone been successful in getting house guests to follow the rules?
It is for sale if you want one, just be ready for -60F in winter.