Converts Sunlight "DIY" Solar Panel and Wind Power reviewed

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   Rachelle Jacques says:

   January 8, 2015 at 6:38 pm (UTC 0)

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   Here is a kit that’s not to expensive and easy to install
   solar

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   cymerax says:

   January 8, 2015 at 7:13 pm (UTC 0)

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   While well explained, I find this only somewhat useful, concentrating on
   the physical installation is, for most, the least complicated part of the
   whole build. The really important part is calculating solar panel sizing
   for your actual usage, sizing batteries, inverters, charge controllers,
   etc. That is the part that the great majority of DIYers need help with,
   and what is sorely in short supply on Youtube.

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   hjr192 says:

   January 8, 2015 at 8:03 pm (UTC 0)

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   Great video, thanks!

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   J McCracken says:

   January 8, 2015 at 8:12 pm (UTC 0)

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   Thanks great video clear and to the point..

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   TV for My RV - DRAMS Enterprises, LLC says:

   January 8, 2015 at 8:37 pm (UTC 0)

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   It’s not quite that simple, but you are on the right track. Batteries
   charge at different rates depending on the charge level. A battery that is
   50% discharged will absorb more “amps per hour” than a battery that is at
   80% charge level. I would recommend that if you have discharged them below
   the 75% level, then you would be better servbed to bulk charge them for a
   while with the generator and then let the solar “finish” them off to full
   capacity at the slow trickle charge rate.

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   backplommer says:

   January 8, 2015 at 9:30 pm (UTC 0)

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   much appreciate your vid,thanks

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   Stu Bloom says:

   January 8, 2015 at 9:56 pm (UTC 0)

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   Might be titled, “How not to install solar.” Two of those three panels are
   installed in locations where they’re going to be shaded for a substantial
   part of the day, and a little shade kills a lot of solar energy. Google “RV
   charging puzzle” for more details.

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   TV for My RV - DRAMS Enterprises, LLC says:

   January 8, 2015 at 10:26 pm (UTC 0)

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   One controller can handle up to 30 Amps, or about 500 watts. So, you can
   add multiple panels until you reach the 500 Watt max. Example 4 – 120W
   panels 5 – 85W panels, or any combination of panels until they add up to
   500 Watts.

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   TV for My RV - DRAMS Enterprises, LLC says:

   January 8, 2015 at 10:32 pm (UTC 0)

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   Shade cover depends which way the RV is parked. Most things in an RV are
   some sort of compromise. There is only so much roof space available, so you
   install them where you can. I also know how we use our RV and putting
   adjustable mounts on our rig would be useless as they would never get
   tilted. Other than running the A/C, our rig does not need to be plugged in
   or run the generator to get along for weeks.

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    TV for My RV - DRAMS Enterprises, LLC says:

    January 8, 2015 at 11:19 pm (UTC 0)

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    Batteries could be a topic for a very very long article…. In order of
    preference, your first choice for RV house storage batteries would be to
    use multiple 6V Deep Cycles first, then 12V “Marine”, and as a LAST resort
    12V “car” or “starter” battery. I use 6V AGM batteries in my RV. They cost
    a little more up front, but they will last longer and provide more power,
    so they really are the most cost effective choice over the long term.

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    UrbanBoondocker says:

    January 9, 2015 at 12:00 am (UTC 0)

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    What type of batteries do you use for a solar setup like that? golf cart
    batteries? Marine batteries?

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    Don Pontious says:

    January 9, 2015 at 12:04 am (UTC 0)

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    So, using your system, you can generate up to 30 Amps per hour. If your
    bank contains 210 amp hour batteries – say 5 of them (providing 1050 amp
    hours) – and there is no drain on your system, you should be able to charge
    the bank up in 35 hours of continuous sunlight – provided you do not use
    the batteries for anything until they are fully charged. Supplemental
    charging with a generator would be needed to charge your bank rapidly.

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    Joel Lezcano says:

    January 9, 2015 at 12:54 am (UTC 0)

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    Nice video, Thanks. Got a quick question how many converter did you have to
    installed. Just one for all 3 solar panels. Or 3 for all 3 panels

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    TV for My RV - DRAMS Enterprises, LLC says:

    January 9, 2015 at 1:23 am (UTC 0)

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    You’re welcome.