Living Off the Grid in the City Podcast

Hector Vladimir

Live free and without forced commitments using renewable energy and efficient methods. Break free from the cookie-cutter world that wants to keep you in line and behaving as an obedient consumer and employee. Find out what is the grid and how it has harmed you for years. Live off the electric, water, and communications utility grids using renewable energy. Learn smart design and technologies that enable more efficiency and success. By Hector Vladimir. https://www.patreon.com/hectorvladimir https://hectorvladimir.substack.com/

  1. 08 Combination circuits (series - parallel circuits)

    1d ago

    08 Combination circuits (series - parallel circuits)

    Combination circuits are just series and parallel circuits combined into one circuit. So, the same series and parallel circuit rules, Kirchhoff's and Ohm's Laws apply. The key is to know how and where to simplify the combination circuit. There may be more than one option for you to simplify a combination circuit. Here we discuss how to simplify combination circuits to find all of the resistance, voltage power or current values needed, and we discuss how to troubleshoot combination circuits in practical situations. Electricity & Electronics - Complete course Hector Vladimir 2026© https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc54c0KickL3saW38wORiLXQ https://www.g-wonlinetextbooks.com/cdn-1487945020009/electricity-electronics-2009/ Electricity & Electronics, 10th Edition Authors: Howard H. Gerrish, William E. Dugger Jr. and Richard M. Roberts Electricity & Electronics presents solid, up-to-date information on the fundamentals of electricity and electronics. The dual approach of this text teaches principles and theory accompanied by hands-on learning. Text content provides a thorough grounding in electrical principles, circuitry, and components. Additional topics include electronic communication and data systems, such as radio, television, and computers. A full chapter in this edition is devoted to microcontrollers. Narrated - edited by Hector Vladimir 2018-2025© https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc6nd-_C6bkiKnMxLBg7DfgK http://www.youtube.com/@hbcsolarpvtech https://www.youtube.com/@HBCSolarPVTechByron Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hectorvladimir Substack: https://hectorvladimir.substack.com/

    41 min
  2. 07 Series Circuit - video lesson - complete

    May 31

    07 Series Circuit - video lesson - complete

    Electronics complete course. Series circuits are thoroughly discussed in relation to ohm's law and the values of resistance, voltage, power and current. For voltage, it remains the same at each parallel junction. For current, it adds up in parallel circuits. For resistance, it is a bit more complicated, the total resistance is smaller than the lowest resistance in the circuit. And, since there are more paths for the current to travel, it will choose to travel through the lower resistances with more current. I also read how power behaves in a parallel circuit, like current, it adds up with each added branch. Remember that current and voltage are opposites in a parallel and series circuit, in a parallel voltage remains the same and in a series it adds, and in a series circuit current remains the same while voltage adds. So, break out your pencil and calculator and follow along. Electricity & Electronics - Complete course Hector Vladimir 2026© Chapter 7 – Series Circuits https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc54c0KickL3saW38wORiLXQ https://www.g-wonlinetextbooks.com/cdn-1487945020009/electricity-electronics-2009/ Electricity & Electronics, 10th Edition Authors: Howard H. Gerrish, William E. Dugger Jr. and Richard M. Roberts Electricity & Electronics presents solid, up-to-date information on the fundamentals of electricity and electronics. The dual approach of this text teaches principles and theory accompanied by hands-on learning. Text content provides a thorough grounding in electrical principles, circuitry, and components. Additional topics include electronic communication and data systems, such as radio, television, and computers. A full chapter in this edition is devoted to microcontrollers. Narrated - edited by Hector Vladimir 2018-2025© https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc6nd-_C6bkiKnMxLBg7DfgK http://www.youtube.com/@hbcsolarpvtech https://www.youtube.com/@HBCSolarPVTechByron Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hectorvladimir Substack: https://hectorvladimir.substack.com/

    33 min
  3. 07 Parallel circuits - electricity & electronics complete course - chapter 7

    May 27

    07 Parallel circuits - electricity & electronics complete course - chapter 7

    Series circuits are thoroughly discussed in relation to ohm's law and the values of resistance, voltage, and current. For voltage, it remains the same at each parallel junction. For current, it adds up in parallel circuits. And for resistance, it is a bit more complicated, the total resistance is smaller than the highest resistance in the circuit. Since there are more paths for the current to travel, it will choose to travel through the lower resistances with more current. I also read how power behaves in a parallel circuit. Break out your pencil and calculator and follow along. Electricity & Electronics - Complete course Hector Vladimir 2026© Chapter 7 - Series Circuits https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc54c0KickL3saW38wORiLXQ https://www.g-wonlinetextbooks.com/cdn-1487945020009/electricity-electronics-2009/ Electricity & Electronics, 10th Edition Authors: Howard H. Gerrish, William E. Dugger Jr. and Richard M. Roberts Electricity & Electronics presents solid, up-to-date information on the fundamentals of electricity and electronics. The dual approach of this text teaches principles and theory accompanied by hands-on learning. Text content provides a thorough grounding in electrical principles, circuitry, and components. Additional topics include electronic communication and data systems, such as radio, television, and computers. A full chapter in this edition is devoted to microcontrollers. Narrated - edited by Hector Vladimir 2018-2025© https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc6nd-_C6bkiKnMxLBg7DfgK http://www.youtube.com/@hbcsolarpvtech https://www.youtube.com/@HBCSolarPVTechByron Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hectorvladimir Substack: https://hectorvladimir.substack.com/

    28 min
  4. 05 Lighting Off the Grid – light up your off grid place with no utilities #offgrid #offgridlighting

    May 4

    05 Lighting Off the Grid – light up your off grid place with no utilities #offgrid #offgridlighting

    Here I discuss several options for utilizing light when off grid. I discuss light and battery choices. Power sources and other methods for lighting without electricity. Living Off the Grid in the City Podcast Hector Vladimir 2026© https://www.youtube.com/@hbcsolarpvtech https://www.youtube.com/@hbcsolarpvtechbyron https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552559207892 Living Off the Grid in the City PDF book https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fY4aaKpWzUX4W5rTyeI1U7oeBOcSviEp/view?usp=sharing https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc6nd-_C6bkiKnMxLBg7DfgK https://rumble.com/c/c-5079280 https://www.bitchute.com/channel/1yG6vacOmMN7 Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/hectorvladimir Substack page: https://hectorvladimir.substack.com/ For information purposes only. Always follow appropriate and applicable regulatory code for all installations, modifications, and fabrications. For US electrical installations follow the codes of the authority having jurisdiction. For international electrical installations follow the codes of your region’s electrical authority.

    16 min
  5. 04 Methods & tech for living off grid - part 4

    Feb 5

    04 Methods & tech for living off grid - part 4

    Here I discuss several more methods and technology to help you live off the grid successfully, here they are: 0:00 Water heating - introduction 2:23 Solar water heaters - simple containers 3:07 Solar water heaters - container water heater 5:05 Water heaters - Tanked LPG 9:01 Water heaters - Tanked electric 9:28 Water heaters - Tankless introduction 10:31 Water heaters - Tankless LPG 11:58 Electric vehicles as an off grid tech - introduction 13:27 Electric vehicles as an off grid tech - cost 15:54 Electric vehicles as an off grid tech - Energy 26:03 Electric vehicles as an off grid tech - DC charging 29:49 Making electric vehicles work for off grid 31:08 Charging electric vehicles while off grid 32:23 EVs not an off grid tech but - save with EVs 37:45 Summary and closing for methods and tech for off grid living Hector Vladimir 2026© Living Off the Grid in the City Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@hbcsolarpvtech https://www.youtube.com/@hbcsolarpvtechbyron https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552559207892 Living Off the Grid in the City PDF book https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fY4aaKpWzUX4W5rTyeI1U7oeBOcSviEp/view?usp=sharing https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc6nd-_C6bkiKnMxLBg7DfgK https://rumble.com/c/c-5079280 https://www.bitchute.com/channel/1yG6vacOmMN7 Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/hectorvladimir Substack page: https://hectorvladimir.substack.com/ For information purposes only. Always follow appropriate and applicable regulatory code for all installations, modifications, and fabrications. For US electrical installations follow the codes of the authority having jurisdiction. For international electrical installations follow the codes of your region’s electrical authority. off grid off grid life off grid living off gridders sustainable living green living smart living

    41 min
  6. 03 Methods and tech for living off grid - part 3 #offgrid #offgridlife

    Jan 31

    03 Methods and tech for living off grid - part 3 #offgrid #offgridlife

    Here I discuss your right to remain disconnected the electrical grid, telecommunications options when off the grid. You have to full right to not pay anyone for their product or services. Similarly, you do not have to have an electrical connection if you so choose. It's a simple concept that seems to have been lost in the shuffle. And, governments and power companies alike try hard to make it seem like an obligation; for you to pay your private for profit electric corporation. Don't be fooled. Also, here I discuss several free telecommunication options including free and open Wi-Fi computer networks, free phone service, and free private phone and computer networks. I also discuss the exciting world of radio frequency telecommunications. Hector Vladimir 2026© 03 Methods and tech for living off grid - part 3 #offgrid#offgridlife Here I discuss your right toremain disconnected the electrical grid, telecommunications optionswhen off the grid. You have to full right to not pay anyone for their product or services. Similarly, you do not have to have an electrical connection if you so choose. It's a simple concept that seems to have been lost in the shuffle. And, governments and power companies alike try hard to make it seem like an obligation; for you to pay your private for-profit electric corporation. Don't be fooled. Also, here I discuss several free telecommunication options including free and open wifi computer networks, free phone service, and free privatephone and computer networks. I also discuss the exciting world of radio frequency telecommunications. Hector Vladimir 2026© Living Off the Gridin the City Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@hbcsolarpvtech https://www.youtube.com/@hbcsolarpvtechbyron https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552559207892 Living Off the Gridin the City PDF book https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fY4aaKpWzUX4W5rTyeI1U7oeBOcSviEp/view?usp=sharing https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc6nd-_C6bkiKnMxLBg7DfgK https://rumble.com/c/c-5079280 https://www.bitchute.com/channel/1yG6vacOmMN7 Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/hectorvladimir Substack page:https://hectorvladimir.substack.com/ For informationpurposes only. Always follow appropriate and applicable regulatorycode for all installations, modifications, and fabrications. For USelectrical installations follow the codes of the authority havingjurisdiction. For international electrical installations follow thecodes of your region’s electrical authority.

    53 min

  7. Jan 26

    CV Axle complete replacement for 2023 Nissan Ariya Engage – easy step by step

    Here I go through the steps, techniques, tools, and materials needed to replace the front left driver side CV Axle assembly for the 2023 Nissan Ariya Engage electric vehicle. #Cvaxle #cvjoint #nissan #ariya #cvaxlereplacement #cvaxlereplaced Hector Vladimir 2026© HVB Tutorials playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc6om8Ov-GeJwgxujcXH6AjJ Sparky AE channel https://youtube.com/@sparkyae1?si=G0vRnDZ8pskD0i_d

    21 min

  8. Jan 25

    02 Methods and Tech for living off grid – part 2 – Cooking, shelter, HVAC, water and energy systems - #offgrid

    In this information packed episode, I discuss many important topics dealing with methods and technologies to enable you to live off the grid. First I discuss cooking equipment options. I prefer to use electricity-less or gas equipment for cooking when off grid. It saves much energy. Then, I speak about shelter or home options. I stress the importance of low cost housing, and how cost is more important than efficiency. But, efficiency is highly important, and I discuss was to keep your energy working at its fullest and with much efficiency. I stress how HVAC is the largest energy consumer in most homes, and how to condition your environment when off the grid. When I discuss water systems for homes, I focus on rain collection, which I think to be the best option. After discussing water options, I move on to speak about off grid home options, the dome and the triangular home. These are "build" options that aim to maximize efficiency and not be connected to any utility. I showcase my previous design projects: the wooden dome, the concrete monolithic dome, and the triangular home. In those designs I attempted to design the homes with the ability to collect water, energy, and remain pleasant inside. Lastly, I discuss energy systems to live off grid, with center stage taken by solar energy technologies, followed by wind energy. This episode is packed with information, so you won’t want to miss it. Hector Vladimir 2026© Living Off the Grid in the City Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@hbcsolarpvtech https://www.youtube.com/@hbcsolarpvtechbyron https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552559207892 Living Off the Grid in the City PDF book https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fY4aaKpWzUX4W5rTyeI1U7oeBOcSviEp/view?usp=sharing Efficient home project https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uLKrejF4N6u7Mht6-TQXSi45fLxfXBhR/view?usp=sharing Dome home project (wood) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc6KbtQHq2GsDtpQJQTIv5M5 Monolithic dome techniques https://youtu.be/UfIqQO7GyRc https://youtu.be/7aUKFWpbdP8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc6nd-_C6bkiKnMxLBg7DfgK https://rumble.com/c/c-5079280 https://www.bitchute.com/channel/1yG6vacOmMN7 Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/hectorvladimir Substack page: https://hectorvladimir.substack.com/ Living Off the Grid in the City Radio Show (Legacy) links below https://www.youtube.com/hbcsolarpvtechbyron https://www.youtube.com/@hbcsolarpvtech https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552559207892 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc5tJy1BbtZaohmLi5F0-DFZ Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/hectorvladimir Substack page: https://hectorvladimir.substack.com/

    59 min
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Live free and without forced commitments using renewable energy and efficient methods. Break free from the cookie-cutter world that wants to keep you in line and behaving as an obedient consumer and employee. Find out what is the grid and how it has harmed you for years. Live off the electric, water, and communications utility grids using renewable energy. Learn smart design and technologies that enable more efficiency and success. By Hector Vladimir. https://www.patreon.com/hectorvladimir https://hectorvladimir.substack.com/

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