That panel looks a little too far angled to collect enough direct rays to make it's full output. Is it on a tracker? Also, that distance is awfully far for DC power. Do you get any line loss from that?
unless the battery is a gel one, i wouldn't recommend keeping it in the house. They release toxic gasses when they are being charged. Just a little tip for you. Great setup other than that and the angle of the panel
@backwoods223 True, but the hydrogen gas being released is so minuscule and so quickly dissipated, that it is safe to use even a flooded lead acid battery indoors (companies tell you otherwise because overcharging can lead to a huge hydrogen gas explosion). I have a flooded lead acid battery in my room, hooked up to a 2 amp charger. It's in a fan ventilated acid proof box and I haven't noticed any issues yet. Most of the scare comes from people overcharging / putting to many amps in the battery.
Hey Ben I'm thinking about getting a xantrex c35 charge controller how do you like yours? also how about your Deka solar 32amh battery do you like that battery? how long will your system last ? like how many lights and things are you running off your system at night?
Hey man love the setup. The thing that I see a little off is the angle of the panel. Tilt it back a little more and see if your voltage goes up. Remember the sun is in the sky not at the house in front of you. Other than that Great job but sound was choppy. looking forward to more.
That panel looks a little too far angled to collect enough direct rays to make it's full output. Is it on a tracker? Also, that distance is awfully far for DC power. Do you get any line loss from that?
MacOSJoey 4 months ago
That panel looks a little too far angled to collect enough direct rays to make it's full output. Is it on a tracker?
MacOSJoey 4 months ago
0:37, why is your iPhone on the ground?
brandon14872 8 months ago
it is a gel cell battery
forcasterben 2 years ago
unless the battery is a gel one, i wouldn't recommend keeping it in the house. They release toxic gasses when they are being charged. Just a little tip for you. Great setup other than that and the angle of the panel
backwoods223 2 years ago
@backwoods223 True, but the hydrogen gas being released is so minuscule and so quickly dissipated, that it is safe to use even a flooded lead acid battery indoors (companies tell you otherwise because overcharging can lead to a huge hydrogen gas explosion). I have a flooded lead acid battery in my room, hooked up to a 2 amp charger. It's in a fan ventilated acid proof box and I haven't noticed any issues yet. Most of the scare comes from people overcharging / putting to many amps in the battery.
sirmasterpimp 2 years ago
Hey Ben I'm thinking about getting a xantrex c35 charge controller how do you like yours? also how about your Deka solar 32amh battery do you like that battery? how long will your system last ? like how many lights and things are you running off your system at night?
74helpme 2 years ago
I also noticed the angle of the panel. What was the your reason for that. At best perhaps a 20* angle. Great start on your solar.
mrbuki77 2 years ago
Hey man love the setup. The thing that I see a little off is the angle of the panel. Tilt it back a little more and see if your voltage goes up. Remember the sun is in the sky not at the house in front of you. Other than that Great job but sound was choppy. looking forward to more.
JVForums 2 years ago
Ben why is the sound so bad?
seth1833 2 years ago
wow vidowasreally chopy man
darky10121987 2 years ago