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American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 13 September 2017
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Solar Panel Installation by KatWillNY
Earlier I posted on this forum regarding the fact that we have started building our soon to be new home in DR. In an attempt to be more self sufficient and rely as little as possible on public services, I am thinking of installing solar panels. Upon ...
Know this: You and everyone else attempting this fine effort are going to battle with the local "power" companies unless you employ this tactic: BEHIND THE METER! Find a Schneider-Electric Reseller to install their Conext XW Pro series ... Read More
Tankless Water Heaters by wishinguwell
Hi all: I am building a house in Bonao and strongly looking at putting in a whole house propane gas hot water heater. My problem is I don't know if there are any dealers or installers in the country. Can any one help?
Full Disclosure: I Rep for them, believing their tech is the best move forward in 150+ years of heating water with fire/electricity...most energy efficient, handles bad water without replacing heating rods, controllable via your cell phone app-keeps ... Read More
Tankless Water Heaters by wishinguwell
Hi all: I am building a house in Bonao and strongly looking at putting in a whole house propane gas hot water heater. My problem is I don't know if there are any dealers or installers in the country. Can any one help?
Try: myheatworks.com Tell them Will Walton sent you! Read More
The need for an inverter by Gman123
I will be renting a house in Torre Alta as of April and I am wondering how reliable the electricity is there. Anyone living there would you recommend buying an inverter? Any other tips would also be appreciated thanks.
Try ordering a mini-renewable energy kit from someone like alt-e in the states. As you're in a questionable power zone, get a battery backup-tons of youtube videos on the subject...Be a hero after any tropical storm/hurricane: Have ... Read More
Solar panels in Punta Cana by saki_427nyc
Hello, anyone have any information on solar panel installation in the Punta Cana area?
I'm in the biz, but instead of my pitch, try the US industry jive: https://www.seia.org/ Read More
filtration/purification for potable water from kitchen tap by *Juan18
We are looking for recommendations for water filtration/purification for the kitchen. Yes, we can haul bottles of water but would prefer to simply have potable water from the kitchen tap. What are the experiences of others who have taken this ...
All- Long term, viable, clean water: https://www.berkeyfilters.com/ Check them out and compare, but drinking water without a filter anywhere on earth is questionable, at best. ~William Read More
On Grid Solar by Internationalbusi
If i have on grid solar at my place, Usually How much does the government buy from me per KW in Pesos? Hope someone cab help in this information.
DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE MILSPEC BATTERY/ENERGY STORAGE(ES). If you're going to do solar, do ES as well since everyone knows that a post-hurricane DR is a down & out DR. THINK P.R. after last years debacle-they still don't have ... Read More
New Members by markarita
Hi Everyone! My husband and I are coming to Las Terrenas on April 8th. We are beginning our search for a place to be "snow birds" from the Wisconsin weather. We would love to know of places to meet up with other Expats to learn the lay ...
I like the name, too. Read More
The cost of laundry by LEE JOHANSEN
I am living temporarily in a suburb of Santiago. I have asked a local woman to do my laundry. How much should I pay her for doing the equivilant ot 2 loads each week?
I'm with Bob! Read More
Chapeadora? by sodeepop
I'm sure it's a common question to ask as I can see on here. But I met a girl maybe 4 years ago when I was 24 on latin American cupid. She was very beautiful from DR. We talked a lot and she never asked me for anything that I can remember ...
Is this akin to Kevin Kline's "brother" Character in 'a fish called Wanda?" Read More
NEED LITHIUM ION BATTERIES!! by ARROGANTICE
Hi Kids, I am in Cabarete! Need Lithium ion batteries. Anyone know where I can buy these items? Sosua? Cabarete? Puerto Plata? (New Jersey won't work...)
What kind of Li batteries? Size voltage amperage Etc Read More
Solar split AC dual zone units? by brodies2013
I would think these direct solar hook ups would be catching on in DR like the solar pool pumps. I know there are split AC multi zone systems for sale at various places with inverter technology. If anyone is out shopping an sees a two room AC unit ...
Dear Planner: Note that the a/c SEER ratings do not include the real costs associated with any home/business cooling/heating solutions: What you actually pay in electric costs vs. what the manf. claim are their real SEER numbers and the costs ... Read More
Solar split AC dual zone units? by brodies2013
I would think these direct solar hook ups would be catching on in DR like the solar pool pumps. I know there are split AC multi zone systems for sale at various places with inverter technology. If anyone is out shopping an sees a two room AC unit ...
Check these folks out for a price quote...I'm uncertain about their pricing vs. D.R. pricing...http://www.hotspotenergy.com/solar-air-conditioner/ Read More
Your best business development ideas in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Dominican Republic is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your ...
Please add my new inquiry about Energy Storage and is anybody doing this into this discussion...Hoping Maria leaves y'all alone! Read More
How to save money in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to the Dominican Republic? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any ...
Eat Organic, skip the doctor! Read More