Solar Shed Part 2

[donyunger]

In the event U mention I missed it, is that a load sensing inverter with a low battery voltage shut off? As it's a project in progress I really don't see the need to bust you on the wiring, as other fell the need to do.

[Iemota21]

Thanks for the ideas I am thinking of putting a larger system on my new deatched garage.

[kjpaint8]

Dangerals Wire and Batery inverter Beter Not On the Wall Near the Timber Incase There Burn Your House Thanks International Scouting

[ftblplar]

@ironmaidenfan, listen here... You have 3 spelling errors in technically 3 sentences (run on sentence FYI). Please use a dictionary when trying to diss/threaten someone in the future.

RE: said diss/threat, bring it on sparky. As if I give a rats-ass what my wiring from 2 years ago looks like. The building is not residential, it houses a lawn mower and other random stuff. Once again, DICTIONARY, and thank you for your time.

[IRONMAIDENFAN2006]

talk about a bad wireing job ever head of electrical code? im sure if i sent an inspector you would be fined infact i know you would..

[jakeskatesgood]

Oh and one other thing. I want to power my room with this type of setup do you think it would work with a 15 watt solar panel one charge controller a battey and a inveter? And the only thing im powering would be a radio lamp and sometimes a t.v. So if you think this would work please tell me because I don't know much about how to set this stiff up. Thank you

[ftblplar]

15w PV panel, CC, battery, and inverter.... Yeah, as long as you do the math behind your energy consumption and potential energy generation from the panel.

Alright man, I'll contact you separately and see if I can get you started on your project (thumbs up for taking initiative). Short answer is that yes it can work.

[jakeskatesgood]

hey i was wondering since charge controllers have 12v outputs couldnt i plug that into a inverter? if anyone could answer me asap it would help a lot

[ftblplar]

@jakeskatesgood

Hey man, your answer is technically yes, but... But the problem is that inverters can spike their power consumption greatly and very quickly. This spike is faster than the CC can handle and may damage it. Look at my system, the inverter is hooked directly to the battery (most inverters have a low-voltage shut-off to prevent over consumption). I only ran small lights back thru the CC.

Hope this helps!

[badphobar]

nice L.E.D.S ARE SO MUCH BETTER, THOSE BULBS use 3.5watts for 75watts incan.. bulb. and it likes the cold and doesn't mind the heat. they work at -80degrees farenhiet. they also have 12v dc LED worklights,

USB LED LAMPS CAN BE POWERED BY 12V DC AND 110v AC CONVERTERS. FLORESCENT BULBS FAIL AND WEAR OUT WITH SUB ZERO WEATHER.

[InspireImages]

very cool

[Anothercoilgun]

Great setup. Have you considered adding holes to the shed top and using bottles to collect solar light for day usage? Semi Passive

[cabbaze]

use 12v cfl's i do and they are really good.

[peper0110]

Yes!

I calculate collecting 2000 watts during the day stored in my bank...

I move the panel 3 times that day..

You`ll see mors details in the vid..

Couples of details to care of...

Thanks for the response!!

[peper0110]

Nice setup!!

Do you ever think of doying a solar tracker

for your panels?

I have 4 PL31 UNI-SOLAR like you and

during 1 day i collect 2000 watts by

directing it manually..

i`m in the process to complete my setup

and making a vid in response to your`s..

Many thanks..

[ftblplar]

Hi peper0110,

I have thought about a tracker, but decided against it due to the location of the panels on my property. Any amount of tracking would approach negligible due to ASi's ability to grab a wider degree of light with increased conversion efficiency.

I am anxious to see your set-up! Please post soon!

Please clarify by "i collect 2000 watts by directing it manually.."? I think you said that you have 124 watts rated of panels (like i do), so I am confused by "collect 2000 watts".Thanks

[gera1690]

should move the inverter just incase your battery vapor catches on fire. Should put in a power outlet box in. just remember not to over load it. If you invest to get a bigger system plug it in to the main power grid. They will have to write you a check or you can use the kw that you gave them and credit them to you. Good job

[fletchneck]

Sweet system. I love it! Good job.

[docchocobo]

WOW MAN! You're brave keeping that aluminium bodied inverter loosly ofver those two exposed battery terminals. Please tell me you bolted that to something :) Thats a big "OH !@#$" waiting to happen.

[ftblplar]

Good job spotting that!

I actually moved the inverter a few days after i took that video, but I never actually covered the positive terminal until you mentioned it!

"big "OH !@#$" is right, thank you.

On a side note, I should be acquiring a much larger battery bank here shortly (I'll remember to cover the high potential this time). New video shortly.

[darky10121987]

could use 12 merean compact floresnt light bulbs

[ftblplar]

what do you mean by "merean"? I have never seen this word before nor is it available on any google searches.

[darky10121987]

sorry learing disabiltys suck when it comes to spelling i mean compact floresent 12v bulbs they screw into your 110V light ficuter but you only need to run 12vdc to them

[ftblplar]

That's okay!

12VDC CFL's that use the E27 (standard type) base, sure. I do have a 110VAC CFL, but I need the inverter to run that.

I am searching for a good amount of LED lights that use the E27 fixture.

I'll post another video when I progress with the lighting.

[stemcellssave]

can you further explain what you mean by "wired in series, and connected in parrallel"?

[ftblplar]

Sure...

There are 4 panels, and each panel produces about 6 volts DC and 4 amps. To have a 12VDC nomial system, I connect 2 panels in series (positive of one panel to the negative of another) to acquire my 12 volts. So, with 2 sets of 2 panels wired in series, I wire the sets in parallel (positive with positive and negative with negative) to maintain 12V but increase my current to 8 amps.

the 1st and 3rd panels are connected in series, as are the 2nd and 4th, then both in parallel.

[windoes98se]

this is cool, i like your idea that u want to put four floresent bulbs in each corner of your shed, u shoud make a vidio of your shed lit up at night!

[london1817]

Hey that is really cool!!! Good job!!

[ftblplar]

Thank you. I actually was researching types of heat that I could experiment with. I thought about using a thermosiphon water heater (the shed is naturally warm), but trying a solar air heater could be fun. I have some old computer tower fans and some small panels that would work perfectly for moving a small amount of air.

Thanks again for the positive feedback!

I'll get working on those heaters!

[ZELPHOR]

solar furnace would be great for your shed i'm not good at electrical can you suggest any books that show basic wiring for solar circuits

[vlevesque2000]

Great Job on the video. You should build a Solar heater for the shed as well to keep the battery a little warmer in the winter.