@Sp245c I made the video on panels for a small system a year ago. I am using it today and it still works. I don't know everything about solar energy but I did see a need to show people how to solder and to explain the basics of how it works.When I looked for information it was hard to find and not very succint. I hoped to alleviate that problem. Thank you for the idea though. It may come in very handy some time in the future.
sylguard is the industry standard to seal , and prevent cells from oxidizing from the air, and condsation from forming on the glass and clear from hot cool air zones in the panel.
@eloid777 thank you for the information. I did not know of this material or of the industry standard. Since my solar panels use wood there is inherently going to be a problem with this type of material as it is porous. No amount of sealant will make it entirely weather proof. I have thought of using two sheets of glass and aluminum on the sides but you can't just go down to the local hardware store and find it. however I could probably come up with a better design with local materials.
Thanks! And Good for You! I plan on making some solar panels and hook up a small hydro system this summer!! I hope to add wind to the project someday. I will make some vids for all to see and learn.. 5 Stars
my solar cells are in the mail! Should be here next week. I'm excited to copy what you've done and maybe I'll teach my 6 year old daughter and 3 year old sun one day too :+)
@alberniweather I bought a 1000 watt true sine inverter from Sunforce. It cost around $300.00 but my system is small. If you plan on doing your whole house you will need the appropriate size. My inverter will handle my computer and equipment ot go with it or it will run my 40" LCD flat screen for three hours. I can recharge in one day with good sunlight but in poor light it has taken three or four days to recharge.
I'm deciding whether I want to start off by tieing it to the grid (with a SunnyBoy or similar inverter) or if I want to start off with a battery setup like yours. The end cost is roughly the same. I will want to do both in the future anyway, so it's just a matter of where I start.
God bless your son and I'm sure you're the greatest dad :) Thank you so much for taking the initiative to make those two videos, they really helped me. Greetings from arabia.
The 18 v doesn't have the amperage to power a tv directly, maybe a netbook style laptop. That is why he has the batteries. Think of the batteries as a large holding tank for the flow of sunlight energy to slowly trickle into fill the batteries. The batteries have enough amperage (electrical pressure) to power the TV.
try = use old upvc windows ?or patio door for your frames ?they last forever ?and usually found in skips (dumpsters)in usa lol,
honkydudeman 1 year ago
Great looking but you can use grid tie inverters and other things now instead of batteries just so you now
Sp245c 1 year ago
@Sp245c I made the video on panels for a small system a year ago. I am using it today and it still works. I don't know everything about solar energy but I did see a need to show people how to solder and to explain the basics of how it works.When I looked for information it was hard to find and not very succint. I hoped to alleviate that problem. Thank you for the idea though. It may come in very handy some time in the future.
Glenderbender1 1 year ago
sylguard is the industry standard to seal , and prevent cells from oxidizing from the air, and condsation from forming on the glass and clear from hot cool air zones in the panel.
eloid777 1 year ago
@eloid777 thank you for the information. I did not know of this material or of the industry standard. Since my solar panels use wood there is inherently going to be a problem with this type of material as it is porous. No amount of sealant will make it entirely weather proof. I have thought of using two sheets of glass and aluminum on the sides but you can't just go down to the local hardware store and find it. however I could probably come up with a better design with local materials.
Glenderbender1 1 year ago
I hope you guy realize you need to seal the cells from the air.. they will oxidize
use syl guard 184 for it.
eloid777 1 year ago
@eloid777 I used sealant and paint to water proof the material but is not vacuum sealed like industry makes them.
Glenderbender1 1 year ago
nice looking do it your self panel, check out my diy panels on my channel.
shartne 1 year ago
Thanks! And Good for You! I plan on making some solar panels and hook up a small hydro system this summer!! I hope to add wind to the project someday. I will make some vids for all to see and learn.. 5 Stars
4vermont 1 year ago
my solar cells are in the mail! Should be here next week. I'm excited to copy what you've done and maybe I'll teach my 6 year old daughter and 3 year old sun one day too :+)
Question: what brand of inverter did you get?
alberniweather 1 year ago
@alberniweather I bought a 1000 watt true sine inverter from Sunforce. It cost around $300.00 but my system is small. If you plan on doing your whole house you will need the appropriate size. My inverter will handle my computer and equipment ot go with it or it will run my 40" LCD flat screen for three hours. I can recharge in one day with good sunlight but in poor light it has taken three or four days to recharge.
Glenderbender1 1 year ago
@Glenderbender1 Thanks!
I'm deciding whether I want to start off by tieing it to the grid (with a SunnyBoy or similar inverter) or if I want to start off with a battery setup like yours. The end cost is roughly the same. I will want to do both in the future anyway, so it's just a matter of where I start.
Thanks again for your videos.
Chris in Port Alberni Canada
alberniweather 1 year ago
God bless your son and I'm sure you're the greatest dad :) Thank you so much for taking the initiative to make those two videos, they really helped me. Greetings from arabia.
Xterio 2 years ago
great looking panels
pieater53 2 years ago
hi, good info.
so the system you set up is 18V, i'm not sure what the translates to AC? how long would it run your 40" TV?
can you direct me to a site where i can learn how to do these computations as i'm very interested in doing my own solar for cheap.
also, i'd love to see an equipment list of the stuff you bought, where you got them and costs.
thanks
mike
HEMAPDX 2 years ago
The 18 v doesn't have the amperage to power a tv directly, maybe a netbook style laptop. That is why he has the batteries. Think of the batteries as a large holding tank for the flow of sunlight energy to slowly trickle into fill the batteries. The batteries have enough amperage (electrical pressure) to power the TV.
couchebag 2 years ago