@Klubkid69 Is there anything you would like to know in particular? Basically these systems connect solar panels to a grid tie unit, from ebay, and that grid tie unit plugs into the wall. It's that easy...I can give you part numbers of anything you want but you should go on ebay and look up Power Jack Grid ties.
@helloman1976 I have a different setup with batteries, charge controller and some panels... but I have them on a wooden rack and have wanted to put them on a steel/aluminum rack like what you have. So I guess the part of this vid I would want to know most is what components did you use to setup the solar tracking mount there? Those look like specific joints but not sure where to get things like that. Dunno sizes or how far in ground, etc. Hope that's not too much
@Klubkid69 Oh ok, well before I tell you all the info I would tell you to save your money and buy more panels instead. The trackers are nice, they work well, but it's just more to fail and buying additional panels with that money is the same thing only they don't break for 25+ years. I used 2"x8 foot fence post with a concrete base 3 feet down, those are wheel casters off 2,000lb+ mechanics tool bins that roll around your garage etc. The rest are bolts, washers and a lock nut.
@helloman1976 Ah, okay... I have a project started already... so the ideas are helpful; I appreciate it. I have 8 panels, a few I bought up to 4 years ago when I started by building my 1st generator... but the wooden racks I'm using are starting to wear down, so I thought I'd go with something that'll last a bit longer without having to bolt them to the room. On the racks/ground mount/tilt mount, I can squigee them from time to time. to help keep dirt off & efficiency up. Solar tracker next
@Klubkid69 Well if you already started then keep going but with 8 panels I go with a static mount that I could adjust up and down for the seasons. I just bought 10 x 200W 24V grade A solar panels for 87 cents a watt shipped. Check out Sunelec online, they have great panels for cheap. Or check out Solarblvd, sometimes they have sick deals...good luck!
@fanman1981 Well, I took the panels off it because they were blocking my other 4 on the ground. Now the idea is to put the panels on the roof or on a tall rack that I build. The solar tracker was great until the sun went behind the trees. Plan your solar panel placement in the Winter time not the Summer time, lesson learned :)
@Xringer Oh man you should have seen it today and all last night, the wind was howling like crazy. We had a solid 30mph for about 12 hours but typically we get 5 to 10mph unless you go above the roof line and then it's probably 10 to 15mph.
@helloman1976 Okay, it sounds like you have a good site. But, will you be able to install above the roof line? Can you place a tower so it can't fall off your land?
(And smack someone's house or car).
I was looking at some neat looking turbines on Ebay and I started reading the descriptions.. But could not find out how they handle the wire..
I know some of the units let the wire get all twisted up, but do any of the low power units have a 360 deg electrical coupling? Commutator-thingie?
Do you have a component list available by chance?
Klubkid69 2 months ago
@Klubkid69 Is there anything you would like to know in particular? Basically these systems connect solar panels to a grid tie unit, from ebay, and that grid tie unit plugs into the wall. It's that easy...I can give you part numbers of anything you want but you should go on ebay and look up Power Jack Grid ties.
helloman1976 2 months ago
@helloman1976 I have a different setup with batteries, charge controller and some panels... but I have them on a wooden rack and have wanted to put them on a steel/aluminum rack like what you have. So I guess the part of this vid I would want to know most is what components did you use to setup the solar tracking mount there? Those look like specific joints but not sure where to get things like that. Dunno sizes or how far in ground, etc. Hope that's not too much
Klubkid69 2 months ago
@Klubkid69 Oh ok, well before I tell you all the info I would tell you to save your money and buy more panels instead. The trackers are nice, they work well, but it's just more to fail and buying additional panels with that money is the same thing only they don't break for 25+ years. I used 2"x8 foot fence post with a concrete base 3 feet down, those are wheel casters off 2,000lb+ mechanics tool bins that roll around your garage etc. The rest are bolts, washers and a lock nut.
helloman1976 2 months ago
@helloman1976 Ah, okay... I have a project started already... so the ideas are helpful; I appreciate it. I have 8 panels, a few I bought up to 4 years ago when I started by building my 1st generator... but the wooden racks I'm using are starting to wear down, so I thought I'd go with something that'll last a bit longer without having to bolt them to the room. On the racks/ground mount/tilt mount, I can squigee them from time to time. to help keep dirt off & efficiency up. Solar tracker next
Klubkid69 2 months ago
@Klubkid69 *roof not room. :-)
Klubkid69 2 months ago
@Klubkid69 Well if you already started then keep going but with 8 panels I go with a static mount that I could adjust up and down for the seasons. I just bought 10 x 200W 24V grade A solar panels for 87 cents a watt shipped. Check out Sunelec online, they have great panels for cheap. Or check out Solarblvd, sometimes they have sick deals...good luck!
helloman1976 2 months ago
sweet solar tracker are we going to see it in action?
fanman1981 1 year ago
@fanman1981 Well, I took the panels off it because they were blocking my other 4 on the ground. Now the idea is to put the panels on the roof or on a tall rack that I build. The solar tracker was great until the sun went behind the trees. Plan your solar panel placement in the Winter time not the Summer time, lesson learned :)
helloman1976 1 year ago
Looking good, starting to get there.. (I got mine repaired today).
I did not notice any real wind noise on your cam audio.. I didn't seen any leafs blowing around.
I've been thinking about wind power.. I have a 30 foot ham radio tower..
I'm thinking of sticking a logging anemometer up there..
And I saw a tiny turbine on Ebay.
"New 30 watt Wind Turbine Generator"
For $45 you could get a good idea about the wind potential of your site..
And maybe even charge up your pump battery..
Xringer 1 year ago
@Xringer Oh man you should have seen it today and all last night, the wind was howling like crazy. We had a solid 30mph for about 12 hours but typically we get 5 to 10mph unless you go above the roof line and then it's probably 10 to 15mph.
helloman1976 1 year ago
@helloman1976 Okay, it sounds like you have a good site. But, will you be able to install above the roof line? Can you place a tower so it can't fall off your land?
(And smack someone's house or car).
I was looking at some neat looking turbines on Ebay and I started reading the descriptions.. But could not find out how they handle the wire..
I know some of the units let the wire get all twisted up, but do any of the low power units have a 360 deg electrical coupling? Commutator-thingie?
Xringer 1 year ago
Looking good my friend!
MrMG1973 1 year ago
@MrMG1973 Thanks! I just have to finish it up now. I think I'm going single axis, I'm pretty sure at this point.
helloman1976 1 year ago
great job bro
doug2877 1 year ago
@doug2877 Thanks! Looking forward to your next video as well!
helloman1976 1 year ago
That looks like a great setup.I may use that setup on mine.thanks for the great idea.keep us updated.TAKE CARE
michael970 1 year ago
@michael970 Anytime, let me know if you need anything and I'll be happy to provide the info.
helloman1976 1 year ago
That thing is absolutely awesome.
MrHorsetail 1 year ago
@MrHorsetail Thanks!
helloman1976 1 year ago
whats that white stuff on the ground? :)
VWRabbitdiesel 1 year ago