There is a new energy saving pool product on the market. I purchased a Solar Pool Pump from local dealer in Ft. Lauderdale. It took about a day to install, but I must admit, I am seeing a differenc…
This is my solar power setup for my Shed. It is the Harbor freight solar power kit with charge converter. I bought the Chigaco electric 2000/4000 watt inverter also at harbor freight. Its…
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dashaB0553 says:
April 17, 2015 at 12:42 am (UTC 0)
This video gives a good indication of a typical solar pool electric
installation and the end result in cost savings more than outweighs the
pump purchase and installation costs
MerlinIIIXL says:
April 17, 2015 at 1:26 am (UTC 0)
@pennistonfootball – My guess based on the current cost per kWh, would be
about 3-4 years, plus I am getting more hours per day usage with the solar
pump. If I was paying for that, I’d be paying for about 10-11 hours per day
versus the 8 hours I would normally run the pump. So I am getting more pump
time yet paying nothing. What is really cool – is to see the pool cleaner
almost come out of the pool from all the water pressure the solar pump puts
out.
Rick Kehret says:
April 17, 2015 at 1:31 am (UTC 0)
Thanks for posting this. I put a system like this on my pool about 4 years
ago, in the California central valley. Works like a charm. I used 4
Evergreen 115 watt modules, but yeah the total watts needed depends on the
size of the pool and if you have solar pool heating (added head) etc. The
simple payback for me (with local electricity rates at about $0.15/kWh) was
about 6 years. But since then the rates are up to $0.18/kWh, so the payback
will be sooner.
pennistonfootball says:
April 17, 2015 at 1:52 am (UTC 0)
Nice Video…thanks for posting. How long will it be to break even based
upon just the electrical cost savings?
MerlinIIIXL says:
April 17, 2015 at 2:13 am (UTC 0)
Over 3 years – no problems – runs all day, with my pool cleaner attached –
much quieter than a 240V Pool pump – Saving $75-90 per month in electric
bills. Outside of the US – people are saving money because the goes from
.13 cents to about .45 cent per kwh! that is 3times or more in cost for
electric. If you live in the islands – it’s even higher. There are also tax
breaks from power companies, It works great and it is called an investment
for a reason.
MerlinIIIXL says:
April 17, 2015 at 3:04 am (UTC 0)
The problem is that people do not know what they need so it is best to talk
to the company. Sure you can buy the pump, but do you know which how many
panels to buy, do you have water features, how far away do you have to
place the panels to get full sun, what type of racks to use, what type of
roof do you have, etc.
Harbor Freight Tools (OFFICIAL) says:
April 17, 2015 at 3:51 am (UTC 0)
Check out YouTube user Scott Larosa’s solar shed setup!
http://bit.ly/1yz3YO7 #fanfriday #harborfreight
Alex Garza says:
April 17, 2015 at 4:02 am (UTC 0)
I started out with Harbor Freight solar panels also but then soon realized
that they weren’t worth their weight in gold I bought cheap solar panels
off of ebay and realize that my batteries never died and now I’m running
multiple outlets multiple lights around the house your problem is those
junk solar panels
Willie Mallard says:
April 17, 2015 at 4:58 am (UTC 0)
nice video. when you turned on the compressor I got mad! proves my
invertor is too small thanks man
Alex Garza says:
April 17, 2015 at 5:11 am (UTC 0)
In all honesty it takes three full days in the Sun to charge one of those
batteries that you have
Richie Rich says:
April 17, 2015 at 5:27 am (UTC 0)
what was the total cost to have free lights and shed power from now on?
Brian Grafton says:
April 17, 2015 at 6:20 am (UTC 0)
That would be a great set up for my electric fence.. I wouldn’t need the
inverter
Alex Garza says:
April 17, 2015 at 7:00 am (UTC 0)
Sorry I’m new to posting on you tube but what I wad trying to Say is that
your output is far greater than what the solar panels can replace in order
for your batteries to stay charged all the time you need stronger solar
panels or four you not to use the ones you have for about the to five days
do that the can recharge.
Smooth Fade says:
April 17, 2015 at 7:26 am (UTC 0)
Tip: In between the inverter and battery place a regular house switch and
a dc relay (in series with the positive lead). Mount the switch at the
entrance to the shed like a light wall switch with a power outlet box.
This way the inverter fan isn’t always running. Flip the switch when you
enter and the lights and inverter turn on only when needed. DC relay is a
must to handle the load and not burn out the light switch.
wingmanalive says:
April 17, 2015 at 8:11 am (UTC 0)
45w of panels is no where near enough to charge those batteries if that’s
the kind of use you’re going to expect out of your system. You’ll get 3
amps of charging in FULL sun out of those panels and even that is in
question. it’s more like a trickle charger than anything. I know because I
had the same system charging a 240 amphr battery bank. Sure it was an
education but an expensive one. I had a 2000w inverter connected to the
bank that could power my big screen for an hour but then the panels would
take DAYS to recharge the bank again. I even bought an expensive Xantrex
monitor and dropped tons of $$ on cables and such. Bottom line this little
45w kit is only good for lighting in remote areas. Don’t expect to power
anything above that for any useful amount of time.
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April 17, 2015 at 8:40 am (UTC 0)
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metalmoto says:
April 17, 2015 at 9:30 am (UTC 0)
I have the same inverter. You can open it up and disconnect the fans easily
enough, they are connected to the circuit board with tiny plugs. But I
woulden’t recommend it, if you plan on using it continuously, like with the
air compressor. Otherwise it’s a good inverter, just turn it off when your
not using it.
Darcy Dilbart says:
April 17, 2015 at 9:52 am (UTC 0)
Nothing like the same spammer posting this lame comment on everyone’s solar
videos.
Lanny Davidson says:
April 17, 2015 at 10:34 am (UTC 0)
I can see that your doggie knows about solar power too..lol Greetings from
sunny Jamaica.
simplistiksoftware says:
April 17, 2015 at 11:19 am (UTC 0)
Very nice setup. Just an FYI, the panels are too vertical for long term.
For winter, your fine but come spring you’ll wanna make a mount for them
that’s parallel with the roof. And one last thing to note the 2k/4k
inverter’s dead draw (nothing plugged in just ON) is 47 watts. I had that
one years ago. Didn’t need 2k watts so I went to the smaller 750… Same
thing though, Shed solar power. Very nice. The latest coupon code for $149
is : 31930357 good til 11/27/2011 if you want more online.
Andrew White says:
April 17, 2015 at 11:40 am (UTC 0)
like it
bulldoggrrr says:
April 17, 2015 at 11:43 am (UTC 0)
actually for maximum insolation you should mount them at them same angle as
your lattitude
mackuss says:
April 17, 2015 at 12:20 pm (UTC 0)
Can you explain the difference between paralellig batteriea and series’s
them? What for?
Peter Simpson says:
April 17, 2015 at 12:48 pm (UTC 0)
The solar panels should be tilted so they are at right angles to the
direction the light comes from. This direction changes over the course of
the day and over the course of the year, but your first-pass setting should
have them facing due South and angled up at the same angle as your
latitude. There are nuances, of course. Gory details here, for example:
macslab “dot” com “slash” optsolar “dot” html
Gomez william c says:
April 17, 2015 at 1:43 pm (UTC 0)
You can buy those now for under $1/W and $15 shipping (at least to NY where
I live). I’m not part of the company ABOUTSOLARCELLS.COMXA.COM but I would
feel bad to see people pay $300 for one of them if they can get it for
half. Dude, I like your videos but lets try to make solar more affordable!
Go Solar! and please like this to get it up higher in the comment list…
Jeffery Kahn says:
April 17, 2015 at 2:35 pm (UTC 0)
Not sure if anyone answered you but how you connect batteries depends on
your system. The panels are designed to put out a specific voltage. If you
have 12 volt panels like these, you need to have a 12 volt battery system.
In a series circuit, voltages add. In parallel, the voltage is the same as
a single battery. Make sure the batteries have the same voltage or you can
reverse power a cell (bad). Higher voltage is generally better to minimize
losses (I squared R from internal resistance.
randacnam7321 says:
April 17, 2015 at 3:11 pm (UTC 0)
The capacity of a battery bank is measured in ampere hours, not cold
cranking amperes. Battery cold cranking current is how much current a
battery can supply to a load at low temperatures, and only applies to
starting/lighting/ignition batteries.
wabbywab wap says:
April 17, 2015 at 3:30 pm (UTC 0)
What do Ineed to run my big screen and A/C in living room. I don’t know
sqaut abot this solar thingy but would like to try.
Aeronauticalexplorer says:
April 17, 2015 at 3:50 pm (UTC 0)
This is a good battery back up system if your power goes out. Hook up a TV
and fridge in the shed. lol
chalkhill714 says:
April 17, 2015 at 3:54 pm (UTC 0)
Your off to a good start you will find all you need to know on roof mounts
here on you tube try the HF 45 watt solar forum lot of good stuff there
also good luck
Peter Simpson says:
April 17, 2015 at 3:56 pm (UTC 0)
The site I mentioned says the optimum fixed tilt should be: If your
latitude is between 25° and 50°, use the latitude, times 0.76, plus 3.1
degrees.