The Truth About The Homemade Energy Guide
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by: TimMcDonald | Total views: 76 | Word Count: 397
Homemade Energy is guide that supposedly teaches you how to make your own solar and wind power. Written by Bill Ford - a scientist, researcher, inventor and energy consultant - the guide claims that even someone with limited technical know-how can build the systems. But does it really work? And how does it compare to Earth4Energy?
Likes
1 - It was an enjoyable experience:
The plans for the home wind turbine were really easy to follow. They were detailed enough and laid out intuitively. This made a fun project to complete with few glitches along the way. What's more is the end result was that we had a professional looking wind turbine that really worked.
2 - Very Affordable
Well, Home Made Energy is only about $2 cheaper than its rivals, but with the economy currently in crisis, every dollar helps.
3 - Even a housewife could follow the plans:
It was very apparent to us that Bill Ford wanted to produce a guide that anyone could follow, since it was so easy to understand. Thought we did have a small problem with the diagrams, we still ended up with a working wind turbine.
The Problems With the guide:
1 - Lacks features
At only around 43 pages long, this guide lacks that extra information and detail. Perhaps you could argue that it is to the point, however, when compared to Earth4Energy, we would rather spend that extra $2 to get that additional info.
2 - Needs an update:
We are not sure about other customers of the guide, but we sometimes found the solar plans a little confusing. The diagrams did not tie in well with the the advice, and we had to email Bill for support numerous times while building our solar panels. He may have been helpful in his response, but we think it would make more sense if he updated the guide with the right solar power advice for everyone to use. If he wants to offer free lifetime updates, then he should actually update the guide every now and then.
Verdict:
Homemade Energy is by and large a an energy guide for beginners, that have the patience to learn while doing, which is vital for any diy plans. However, Bill needs to keep up to date with his competitors, such as Earth4Energy and Efficient Planet, and offer more value for his customers. This includes updating his solar power plans, and perhaps offering video instruction too.
About the Author
Tim McDonald has been making his own wind power and home solar power since June 2008. If you are serious about generating your own power, reducing your electricity bill and becoming more energy conscious, then he recommends you get a Sneak Peek of Earth4Energy - the top-rated diy energy guide.
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