Though I show how I use my solar power. Its not the best but its how I use what I got. This is 1600 watts at 12 volts. Today 2/28/13 I was getting 85.1 amps …
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charlietow says:
January 20, 2015 at 12:24 pm (UTC 0)
Pretty sweet setup. City won’t let put panels on the roof. I’d probably
build a fire box for those batteries though. Domino effect can be brutal.
Hugh Jaanus says:
January 20, 2015 at 12:51 pm (UTC 0)
Keep saying OMMMM, and smacking your lips.
King .Energy says:
January 20, 2015 at 1:23 pm (UTC 0)
Cool setup. But I think you have many useless things. Dor you really use
them?
NOBOX7 says:
January 20, 2015 at 1:45 pm (UTC 0)
nice work bro, how long for it to pay for itself
KAT B says:
January 20, 2015 at 2:34 pm (UTC 0)
Awesome setup! I have a solar powered shed and brought some 12V to the
house to charge cell phones and other small devices but nothing as
elaborate as what you have. Keep on keeping on and making improvements. I
admire your direction sir.
Brainsmachine1 says:
January 20, 2015 at 2:44 pm (UTC 0)
you MUST have a charge controller or da batteries go boom !!!!!!!!!
Marks M asiza Ncube says:
January 20, 2015 at 3:34 pm (UTC 0)
Please inform me I need a complete roof solar panel 800watts kit with all
accessories to connect investor batteries regulator to be used for 23lights
2 fridges tv
tmitchable says:
January 20, 2015 at 4:09 pm (UTC 0)
I hate to ask, is it would be danger if you have kids hang around there? I
hope you have some kind safety zone
Peaceful Prepper says:
January 20, 2015 at 4:12 pm (UTC 0)
How long have your batteries lasted with that 40A bank (without a charge
controller) charging them. Is there ever a potential to overheat the
batteries?
Backyardsoul says:
January 20, 2015 at 4:18 pm (UTC 0)
Nice! I like how you used the fence, the single cable for the batteries was
very innovative. You must have a dump load to regulate the power level to
those batteries? Impressive work, subbed.
Marks M asiza Ncube says:
January 20, 2015 at 4:49 pm (UTC 0)
Please reply with total cost qoutation
Rich Mooradian says:
January 20, 2015 at 5:08 pm (UTC 0)
Very nice set up!!! I like the dedicated box for the solar aray n the way
you just transferred over the leads u wanted to use from grid to solar!!!
Once again very nice
Roberto The Robit says:
January 20, 2015 at 5:47 pm (UTC 0)
i like your set-up my house in Japan has solar panels that where on by a
major contractor but i am envious or your DIY set-up very cool!
MJG Aggie says:
January 20, 2015 at 6:39 pm (UTC 0)
Very Insightful and Helpful vid !! I live rural – so this will work well
for my horse barn and shop across the property without having to suck on
muni’s “main line” lol!!
beageek2 says:
January 20, 2015 at 7:11 pm (UTC 0)
Hi, I like the commitment you have made. I also like the led tubes. Can
you provide a link for those? On a different note. You are using way to
small cable. While I know that a amperage chart may show you can use that
guage. But you are experiencing huge loses. I say this as an Electrical
Engineer. Other wise. Good job.
monosurge says:
January 20, 2015 at 7:35 pm (UTC 0)
You see like an intelligent person with a lot invested in money and self
education. I enjoyed your video, but I have to make a critical suggestion.
That is that you never run your panels directly into the battery bank. Your
voltage output is too high to consider it CCCV healthy. Plenty of 100 amp
controllers on the market to take care of your total needs. Better to spend
that money now, than on prematurely failed batteries.
goldstardad1 says:
January 20, 2015 at 7:39 pm (UTC 0)
Some great ideas you have.
Harley Rider says:
January 20, 2015 at 8:19 pm (UTC 0)
So all the items that are hooked up to solar are on solar permanantly?
Amazing.
mrdave22 says:
January 20, 2015 at 8:39 pm (UTC 0)
hi sparky!!
you da man!!
seriously, you’re solar set is great
good for you
peace
mikedavisoutdoors says:
January 20, 2015 at 9:06 pm (UTC 0)
Great video. Thanks for sharing. One question. What solar panels do you
have and where did you get them from?
Madeulook Brooklyn says:
January 20, 2015 at 9:16 pm (UTC 0)
48AMPS??? IT SHOWS 48 MILLI VOLTS ON YOUR METER … CHECK YOUR SETTINGS
tickyul says:
January 20, 2015 at 10:09 pm (UTC 0)
UMMM, your solar panels are cranking out a LOT of juice…..but you are
pulling 2.5 amps out of your batteries. Wow, you need to better utilize the
energy harnessed by your system, IMHO.
paul aya says:
January 20, 2015 at 10:33 pm (UTC 0)
good job man
paul E says:
January 20, 2015 at 11:17 pm (UTC 0)
It even looks like you understand wiring code!!. Great job! , Thanks for
putting this vid up , Ideas like this let me help my wife understand.
Thanks again. Peace
edstimator1 says:
January 20, 2015 at 11:53 pm (UTC 0)
I don’t know what you are saving but your back yard looks like heck and
your garage looks like a fire waiting to happen. Hope it’s worth it