Largo owner of solar-powered home fights neighbor's trees, gains little ground
May 22, 2012 | The system — a 30-gallon solar water heater and 44 black panels that convert sunlight into electricity — cut Zwalley's electric bill from $300 to $400 per month to $10 to $20. Gibson told Zwalley that he did not think the trees would get that big, but if they did, Gibson would take care of it, according to Zwalley. About two months after Zwalley installed the system at his waterfront home off Indian Rocks Road, his next-door neighbor planted three cypress trees, each about 10 feet tall, along his property line. Zwalley found several websites that estimated the trees would grow to between 70 and 100 feet. LARGO — Last summer, Mike Zwalley put a $65,000 solar energy system on his roof. At that height, they could cast shade on Zwalley's solar panels. He had asked the neighbor, Wade Gibson, not to plant the trees there. That answer wasn't good enough for Zwalley. Zwalley, a 58-year-old car salesman, was not happy. He called legal experts. He called city management. He called state legislators.
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How do I make it so my electric water heater heats the water in my new house?
Oct 31, 2006 by cdmounty
We just moved into our home, and it is not brand new, so we know this heater has worked in the past. Do electric heaters have pilot lights? I can hear some activity when the water is running upstairs, but no heating occurs.
Make sure the breakers on the main electrical panel are turned on. There is also an overload/reset breaker on most water heaters. Remove the cover and reset this as well. If it still doesn't heat, the electric coil or coils are probably defective. These can be purchased for about $20-$25 each at Home Depot. Some water heaters only have one - some have two. Good luck.
My friend told me a can buy a electric water heater and install it on the water tube?
Jun 10, 2008 by jenny j
My friend told me that i can buy a electric heater to put in the tub. But she said inside is the correct? She told i can remove the water head were the water come out and install the electric heater. Its that correct?
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NO