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Now available from Canadian Off Grid – Incinolet incinerating toilets! These workhorse electric incinerating toilets are significantly less expensive than other brands of incinerating toilets and built to last! Incineration is clean, efficient, and water-free, eliminating the need for drainage systems, chemicals, or sceptic tanks. Incinolet offers two models. The 120 volts/2000 watts Incinolet is ideal for home, cabin, workshop, barn, or basement and will serve the needs of 4 people, full time. The 240 volts/3500 watts model will serve the needs of 6 people, full time. Both configurations have a 3-year warranty and must be installed on a 20-amp...

Solar power is a critical component for living comfortably off-grid and Canadian Off Grid has the products and expertise to help, whether you’re upgrading an existing system or starting from scratch.

For more than two years, Canadian Off Grid has offered EG4 solar power products and service because we believe that EG4 offers the best quality for the value of any brand on the market. We were the first distributor for EG4 in Canada and one of the few to offer full-service installation, repair, and advice for your EG4 system with a network of service technicians and installers across Canada as well as our own in-house team in Southern Ontario. Whatever your needs, Canadian Off Grid can help you find solutions at a price point you can afford.

One reason we’re so enthusiastic about EG4 is their constant innovations in features and efficiency. Three new products are being introduced before the end of the year that we’re very excited about: the Gridboss, Flexboss21, and the 12000XP Inverter. 

 

Big news! Canadian Off Grid is now partnering with Highland Outbuildings to bring the province’s best small buildings to Southern Ontario. And it’s a family affair with the addition of Karley Brooks to the team! Karley will be helping Ryan with day-to-day operations and managing the Highland orders.

Highland Outbuildings is Ontario’s premium 4 season bunkie, cabin, and shed builder. From wood sheds to tiny homes, Highland can custom build the perfect building for your site, whether you need extra sleeping space at the cottage, want to add a sauna or cabana to the backyard, or are dreaming of that workshop you’ve always wanted.

One of the biggest improvements to off-grid quality of life is having a convenient way to cook. After all, you’re preparing meals three times a day, every single day. If cooking is a hassle, it takes some of the pleasure out of living off-grid, no matter how nice the sunsets are off your back deck. Fortunately, there are lots of options available for off-grid cooking. Canadian Off Grid Depot recommends propane ranges that are specifically designed for off-grid operation. Why Not Electric? Electric ranges may seem appealing based on the idea that you could run them off solar. But they...

With winter storms on the way, this month we’re going to talk about fossil fuel generator maintenance. Your generator is a critical part of your off-grid infrastructure and there’s nothing worse than firing up the generator when you really need it only to have it sputter and die. To make sure that doesn’t happen to you, it’s important to test your generator regularly and make sure you’re following the recommended maintenance schedule.