12-15-2009, 01:21 PM
I'd get a small honda genny on sale there i'm in love with my 4500 and all the EU line two EU2000's can be hooked up in parallel nicely and they use as little as a gallon a day idling. Their warranties just increased to three years and are honored over sales. so if yo can fine something newish with an exsisting warranty on craigslist there, or buy it new and cheap there they local honda guy will honor the warranty. they sometimes have used stuff for good prices here, they offer limited warrantys. No idea on your whoppin huge house needs. That must be quite a battery bank you're looking to overcharge.
If you get any gas powered tools (chainsaw/weedwhacker) get a shindaiwa, they're the only whackers that hold up here. EVERYONE will swear by them. Price shop by phone from there.
Power tools i've switched primarily to RIGID cause i just get them swapped out here if i have a problem. The quality is good and better than a lot of others that have tanked recently. Makita and Hitachi do well here. Porter Cable is usually reliable if you get their high end stuff.
I would assume that wiring, window packages, and fasteners could be had much cheaper mainland. Once again price compare by phone. Only get galvanized or better. Ceramic dipped (Deckmate) do well. Any finishes that you specifically like, nice tile, wallpaper, fancy knobs, trim, highend devices, faucets, etc. Buy there. Just make sure the faucets are of a manufacture that is common.
Any home electronics, small vehicles (dirtbikes/bicycles), camping or fishing equipment, guns, or fancy clothes or kitchen accesories will be cheaper and better selection there. Of course, you'll also find yourself doing more stuff outside here if you live in a nicer area so you might use that stuff less. Stuff you're really into bring and get good stuff. Otherwise forget it, you'll be building a house and you want to be out exploring and appreciating.
I wish i could tell you if the solar stuff was cheaper i don't know. BUY IT NOW though. Everyone always runs over budget and ends up cutting solar. Get big batteries and i'd suggest Outback's sealed systems, they're SUPER reliable. No problems here. Some of the other good brands aren't sealed and have moisture/bug/gecko problems here. You might get a UV filter/light there if it's cheaper and bulbs are available here.
Basically it's teh stupid stuff that adds up. You need shower curtains, dishsoap, plates, brooms, trash cans, lawn chairs, etc all that little crap is overpriced here and you can't get most of it anywhere other than walmart. so you end up groaning and spending hundreds at walmart on CRAP you only kind of want, but need. If you've got a bunch of space and can pack well, put all that stuff that you have now in the back of your container. It'll still be your same old dishrack and mop but that's another $25 you'll have for putting into the house details you didn't anticipate.
Where you moving to from? What part of Puna you coming too?
I enjoy your posts, you've got a good mind.
If you get any gas powered tools (chainsaw/weedwhacker) get a shindaiwa, they're the only whackers that hold up here. EVERYONE will swear by them. Price shop by phone from there.
Power tools i've switched primarily to RIGID cause i just get them swapped out here if i have a problem. The quality is good and better than a lot of others that have tanked recently. Makita and Hitachi do well here. Porter Cable is usually reliable if you get their high end stuff.
I would assume that wiring, window packages, and fasteners could be had much cheaper mainland. Once again price compare by phone. Only get galvanized or better. Ceramic dipped (Deckmate) do well. Any finishes that you specifically like, nice tile, wallpaper, fancy knobs, trim, highend devices, faucets, etc. Buy there. Just make sure the faucets are of a manufacture that is common.
Any home electronics, small vehicles (dirtbikes/bicycles), camping or fishing equipment, guns, or fancy clothes or kitchen accesories will be cheaper and better selection there. Of course, you'll also find yourself doing more stuff outside here if you live in a nicer area so you might use that stuff less. Stuff you're really into bring and get good stuff. Otherwise forget it, you'll be building a house and you want to be out exploring and appreciating.
I wish i could tell you if the solar stuff was cheaper i don't know. BUY IT NOW though. Everyone always runs over budget and ends up cutting solar. Get big batteries and i'd suggest Outback's sealed systems, they're SUPER reliable. No problems here. Some of the other good brands aren't sealed and have moisture/bug/gecko problems here. You might get a UV filter/light there if it's cheaper and bulbs are available here.
Basically it's teh stupid stuff that adds up. You need shower curtains, dishsoap, plates, brooms, trash cans, lawn chairs, etc all that little crap is overpriced here and you can't get most of it anywhere other than walmart. so you end up groaning and spending hundreds at walmart on CRAP you only kind of want, but need. If you've got a bunch of space and can pack well, put all that stuff that you have now in the back of your container. It'll still be your same old dishrack and mop but that's another $25 you'll have for putting into the house details you didn't anticipate.
Where you moving to from? What part of Puna you coming too?
I enjoy your posts, you've got a good mind.