12-08-2009, 02:50 PM
Alright here’s a general building question for off grid building.
I’ll be moving back to Hawaii in January and building our new house.
I’m not certain how things have progressed with regard to availability and pricing of things such as decently priced house generators and such. I know tools in general are decently priced with Home Depot being present now.
I have until the 17th to get my container loaded before it splits ahead of me.
Aside from hearing “EVERYTHING!”; Is there anything within reason I should buy here on the mainland with regard to construction related items and put in the shipping container before I send it bon voyage for Hawaii?
I will need a generator onsite off the bat… I would prefer simply buying one that will serve as the house backup generator too after the house is built rather than spending an extra grand for wheeled construction type system. Should I pick up a Kohler back up generator here and ship it or should I just wait to buy one on the Island? So my question is related to these sorts of large ticket items and not about building materials. I’ve got so many damn things going on right now my brain is spread to thin to contemplate and re-search these matters properly at this time. Should I buy the house PV system now? I have room for it.
E ho'a'o no i pau kuhihewa.
I’ll be moving back to Hawaii in January and building our new house.
I’m not certain how things have progressed with regard to availability and pricing of things such as decently priced house generators and such. I know tools in general are decently priced with Home Depot being present now.
I have until the 17th to get my container loaded before it splits ahead of me.
Aside from hearing “EVERYTHING!”; Is there anything within reason I should buy here on the mainland with regard to construction related items and put in the shipping container before I send it bon voyage for Hawaii?
I will need a generator onsite off the bat… I would prefer simply buying one that will serve as the house backup generator too after the house is built rather than spending an extra grand for wheeled construction type system. Should I pick up a Kohler back up generator here and ship it or should I just wait to buy one on the Island? So my question is related to these sorts of large ticket items and not about building materials. I’ve got so many damn things going on right now my brain is spread to thin to contemplate and re-search these matters properly at this time. Should I buy the house PV system now? I have room for it.
E ho'a'o no i pau kuhihewa.