HOW I MADE A SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM RICH ALLEN

[jabbajaws3333]

By adding side mirrors (shiny aluminum sheets will work too) at a 45 degree angles all around your pop can heaters, you will GREATLY increase the sun's heat that gets captured. No need to make HUGE heaters, just "funnel-in" more sunlight.

[CTOL1]

Wish you were my neighbor, HA Seriously great work here, simple and creative genius. Love the can do concepts and resourceful acquisitions. Especially the P V C mount.

[mrbuki77]

I like the caulking gun adjuster feature. I suggest you use some of the power, always, such for just running your modem or wi-fi. That will help you judge your system for weakness or needed maintenance. I really like the idea of have green covers to indicate battery power outlets. Great DIY home solar. Please check out my video. Hi from sunny FL

[km28104]

Try reversing your input and output. Worked with a similar system 20 years ago and found that forcing air against the natural convection flow increased temps substantially.

[livingonsolar]

Well done Rich. It is fun to see how differently we approach the use of solar. We can certainly learn a lot from each other. Keep up the good work.

[CleanEnergyHouseCom]

hahaha I love the coaking gun idea! So cool project!

[insAneTunA]

I like your system and your video a lot 5*

Greets from the Netherlands, iT

[packymck]

does the "dump" go to another battery?

[richallenmusic]

hi the dump load can go to anything you want another battery / fan /lights/ grid inverter as long as it can use up the extra power

[pgm98387]

Thats a good charge controller if it will let you do both charging and a dump load.

My Xantrek C40 manual says you can only use it for one or the other.

Very cost effective system.

Thanks!

[scanlonized]

that is a cool stand. nice work. I like that chalk gun adjustment. Cant wait to see if you come up with a heliostat idea. I am trying to put togther 4 popcan heaters from curb side treasures, your posts are a great help and inspiration for folks like me who cant afford high dollar materials. Thanks for helping my family stay warm this winter. party on

[udellg]

Nice Job

[matrixm777]

Nice work Rich...

[Anothercoilgun]

Have you considered adding a motorized tracker. It would fit real nice on ready system. Some call it a heliostat I call it a motorized tracker blade :)

[Anothercoilgun]

Nice job. Everyday easily attainable parts to make use of free sun light we bath in for the last billions years or so.