My average monthly electric bill was $98.00 until I installed my solar system. After three months of work I am down to $29.00, soon it will down to approximately $5.00. 24 panels at 15 watts per panel, 5 deep cycle batteries 31 series lead acid. Good luck to all.
Looks like mostly amorphous panels and a crystaline in the center for about 20 amps total. With a good controller that'll keep a few banked deep cycles charged. Video demonstrates not to overtax your panels thinking they will run everything you need. I think that is where many people get discouraged. Mixing batteries - the bank will presume the lowest battery rating. If you run 12v panels parallel you will need thicker wire than if you run 24v (or higher) series. Match the controller.
I have been wondering for a while? would it be less expensive if you used 1 solar panel connected to a step up transformer and then to the battery bank?
Here in Florida some people have been stoped by not gettin permits to install a solar system by the power company!! Fuckin politics and ofcourse $, this is the future they can try to slow it down but stopping isnt gona happen, i hope! Thank u!
Nice work bud, i'm gona start saving for all the parts and install mine asap, and stick it to the power company like they have been for yrs, truly nice work!! Thank u!
i am a electrician myself maybe one does not always have to be scrupulus and always get a permit and inspection for all this of grid work even though some local laws might say so but whats vital to remember with batteries is that they have ample power to cause a fire and fusing or overcurrent devices should be used especially when going from larger wire to smaller ones and mavbe a bit bigger wire from the solar panels down to reduce resistance loss unless using much higher voltages
Great, you could get more power out of this system by a few free adjustments:
1. Reconsider wiring all the panels in parallel , too much current loss. Also various types of panels can have high resistance if shaded. In short reconsider your current wiring scheme.
2. Thicker wires less resistance.
3. Move batteries and inverter on roof less wire less resistance.
I don't know all your characteristics, but you could probably squeeze a 30%+ with a more thought out wiring.
Thanks for taking time to post your work I think it is going to need everyone to do a little bit to ease our energy crisis and this is a good start, however I must agree that there a few problems with your set up and perhaps it would be wise to ensure you dont pass on mistakes to people who might learn from your work. Big effort well done.
my friend ,good work .....dosnt matter whatever anybody here say something negative ,you did good and we all learn from our mistakes,at least you did something, intead all this domies ,they are still wayting to do something even worst,not even close ,but is easier make critics about others no matter what.....bunch of loosers.............
I also would suggest that people use both wind and solar energy because when the sun is not shining you can still make electricity with wind turbines at night.
Hi everyone. This video was made in 2007 which means it is old. The house has been sold and there was never any fire or anything like that. Most people that suggest this really are probably too afraid to even do the wiring themselves
@abortfailure7646 Solar energy is much safer than oil, natural gas or coal since it does not ignite. some people use propane in their homes for heating and barbeque that can explode and cause a fire.
So does this mean that i can do this on my home and have totaly free power... like using the fridge, lghts, computer TV on total SOlar power or thats just too much and the power is weak from the panels?
you will need to save money on running your computer so you can pay off your upgraded fire insurance premiums after you house burns down from the shitty wiring. nice meaning to what your doing but do it right. also, you will find if you do the math, that you will pay the electric company less per year than your gerry rig. i highly doubt your system powers the necessary appliances in your house. however, you train of thought is correct, just not efficient.
Awesome mate! thanks heaps even though the clip was done a while ago, you made it easy to understand Im looking at the whole solar power thing CHEERS!!!
First of all the power coming from the solar should not be hooked to one battery. it should be connected to a terminal at each end of the battery bank, otherwise you tend to over charge the battery your hook to. The same thing for the inverter. Also to anyone doing their own project I wouldn't connect solar panels in series. If you connect in series and one panel gets shaded you might not produce power at all.Only connect in series if there's no possible shade. 12v battery it's not necessary.
Ixionic, please understand that I am not condemning you for all your hard work, I am only suggesting that no matter what the time frame, you address the issue of proper installation so that you help in advancing the push for solar and green energy. It is our responsibility to educate everyone so as not violate rules and laws that have been set in place to protect people from serious accidents.
Again, I commend you for your hard work and dedication to going green. Keep up the good fight.
I commend you on your video and your step into green energy. However, as a recent graduate and now PV Solar instructor, I would like to say that your installation has many violations and quite honestly can give solar a bad name should something go wrong, which it will with what I have seen.
There are enough resources on the web and books in the stores to gather research when looking to install panels. I would highly suggest that you correct these issues before your roof leaks/catch fire.
@mud2skipper I made this video 3 years ago but yeah it was slip of the tongue and I am just glad that I was able to educate everyone and change the world.
Not to be picky, since you've been picked on a lot from these comments, but I noticed near the end that it sounded as though you referred to AC as actual current. Both DC and AC are sources of actual current. DC stands for direct current and AC stands for alternating current. Maybe this was just a slip of the tongue, but thought you might need to know this for the future. Thanks for the information.
I usually don't write reviews but....wow... first off... did i see duct tape connecting your panels??!? then i saw your batterys are on concrete!!! Marine deep cycle batteries , not the best choice to use either... -_- please read more before your house burns down. you obviously have some money to invest in one. I'm surprised the city hasn't shutdown your system for being a hazard!.....anyways keep it up, just get your shit together man.
Your wiring is just asking for trouble. When your house burns up all the insurance company has to do is look at this video and deny your claim! Your describing a series circuit I don't know how your system is working correctly? You might want to make a rail for your panels, they are expensive to replace!
What a lunatic. Totally illegal/dangerous set up - bet this guy lives in a rental - screws right thru the roof and ruins the integrity of the roof - and the hold down system is absurdly flimsy - hopefully those panels fly off and slice this idiot's head off - but as usually happens, it will hurt someone else - bet on it. And the wiring! Oh my! Dude, Rube Goldberg would be proud...
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Are you aware that putting a battery on concrete discharges your battery? Also are you aware that using different batteries of different loads will ruin your batteries? What will happen is the more powerful batteries will try to equalize with the weaker batteries and will overcharge them beyond their capacity. Just my 2 cents...
Correct me if Im wrong, but It appears you have different Amp hr rated batteries connected. This is not advisable. Its also not advisable to connect older batteries to newer ones, or different Ahr rated batteries to one another. This imbalance could shorten your batteries life spans, especially the newer batteries. Check the Xantrex web site. They are the top experts in this area.
Roof Wire of Solar is too Dangeral ,Batery Suit be more safety place interior or exterior but need safety box to install them . the inverter and controler need in the safety box or inerior safety place incase thunder or stom will get burn and fire your house or sort need more tity up wire and important in earth wire for batery and solar panrl on roof and inverter all of therm need earth wire to be safety .thank you .International scouting
Roof Wire of Solar is too Dangeral ,Batery Suit be more safety place interior or exterior but need safety box to install them . the inverter and controler need in the safety box or inerior safety place incase thunder or stom will get burn and fire your house or sort need more tity up wire and important in earth wire for batery and solar panrl on roof and inverter all of therm need earth wire to be safety .thank you .International scouting
Excellent demo. Initiatives like this are required in order to combat challenges posed by climate change. People across the globe are investing in renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and geothermal power among others. According to a report, The US could net 4.5 million new jobs in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors by 2030. Transformer company, Pacific Crest Transformers has articles related to the renewable energy sector, read them on their website
Enjoy your rain and wind ruining all of that. especially wind, that looks like it would blow off if there was a hurricane ON MARS.... seriously what happens when a panel falls off and smashes to pieces. Sure, energy-wise you'd get a return in 2 years, but will that setup SURVIVE 2 years? I seriously doubt it.
some comments about your setup.. You could (if possible in your area) connect all your solar panels to a grid-tie inverter instead. That way you output ALL generated energy to a much bigger "battery" .. the grid! ;) Then you don't need expensive batteries.. I power my laptop with a 12v car adapter, saving some power. Your 700w inverter takes power without any loads connected to it. The bigger inverther the more it uses when its on, without load. So choose inverter to your load.. thx!
As another poster has already pointed out, the lead acid batteries should be vented. I would move the inverter right next to the charge controller. With the inverter inside the same box with the lead acid batteries, current setup is an explosion just waiting to happen.
Optima batteries are expensive b/c it can be mounted in any orientation and its rugged construction. These are often used for jeeps, ATVs and such. For typical home solar system, this is very unnecessary expense. If it sits outside like that it can be a target of theft, making it even more expensive.
Great video...I converted my home to a net-zero solar powered home that uses no oil or gas...I made a video about it called, "Preparing for Peak Oil"....
OMFG! I can't believe the AHJ doesn't make you take that down. You've got what 20 panels - maybe 60 DC amps in parallel on the roof? No conduit or DC disconnect that I can see to the controller. Where's the grounding wire? If your roof catches on fire some poor fireman is gonna fry.
Batteries outside should be in a vented case = anybody can come by and arc the poles together - KABOOM. Should be using at least 8 AWG to run that amperage that far. The list goes on.....
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I have noticed two mistakes that you have done with your solar system, if fixed you'll get more power and reduce waste. These two factors are as important as the solar system itself.
First, from the shadows, i can see your solar panels are facing North and East. You must make them face South to harvest maximum power.
Second, You should connect the panels in series as much as possible, since higher voltage reduces waste in the transmission wire to the controller.
@mnb888mnb, hes running a 12 volt system so the panels have to be in parallel to maintain 12v. which is ok for smaller systems. I would say anything over 500watts he should upgrade to a 24v system.
tis better than nothing plus least he explains the basic & easy it is its good tool to learn thanks! i dont know why people dont show u how to use your breaker box to set a solar power system up or something like that, it cant be that hard , just not knowing what to do
yikes ! this is a serious fire hazard and a serious electrical shock hazard. The wires are not protected and fused this can either cause a fire or possibly kill someone.
I am all for solar energy, but electricity at this scale is not something to play around with... The batteries will surley overcharge and cook off the electrolyte without a charge controller (poor batteries), again no fusing, switches, and protection - a huge hazard...
nice equipment. keep pressing forward. i've got a home made system going as well ,and i fix it up little by little. but the main thing is that it spreads. not matter how crappy or great it is other ppl see and they too wonder what they can do to save power and money. if we could get most ppl to use just one panel, it would save so much.
I still believe that you should say congrats to this gentleman for caring about our environment and sharing his skill. If you know more than he does, then tell him as nicely as he shared with others. This is called kindness. Remember, what you reap you shall also sow. So if you are unkind to someone that is kind to you, it will be returned to you.
@cinnamonbrown1 I thought your comments was well put. Thanks. I just want to mention the the phrase with reap and sow in it comes form Galatians 6:7 in the bible. This explains that you reap what you sow. First you sow, then you reap, not the other way around. Thanks.
shouldn't there be a charge controller? what happens if you don't use one? also, can you get electricity directly from the solar panels to the laptop in some way - or do you have to go to the batteries, to the inverter, and then to the laptop?
Your idea is great, you put your idea to practice, which requires time and money.
You also shared your project to stimulate other to go green, more people should do that.
If I were you, I would take up the constructive advice you've been given here by several posters and improve the set-up. (batteries, isolation of cables and attachment of the panels to the roof)
Regards from Mexico and good luck with other green projects.
This is a really bad setup. First of all, all the batteries need to be the same brand and same size, those $200 batteries are being wasted the way they are used.
Next, don't use a best buy inverter because they are very inefficient and square wave, good inverters are a lot of money. That rack thing on the roof, if those panels aren't attached to the roof VERY WELL, the surface area of wind they can catch is amazing, they will sail away.
Overall, dangerous, poorly designed and inefficient.
You should NOT mix and match battery types and sizes. If you have batteries in parallel, they must all be the same exact battery size/type/brand for best life. You also need a larger gauge wire going down the roof from the panels to the charge controller.
if you want natural energy, go get a nigger, strip him to naked, get him in an electricity generating bicycle, and put a white bitch or some fried chicken a metre ahead of him, he will not give up until he has either 1. eaten the friech chicken; or 2. raped the white bitch !
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your intentions are good , but what a mess!!! I could see about 30 elecrical code violations the first time watching this !!!! Please people - do not do this!!!!!! get the help of an electrician if you don't know exactly what you're doing !!!!
Copper pipe to cover the wires - whats the point , you just made it one big solid wire - try PLASTIC!!!! oh I could go on !!!!
Marine deepcycle batteries , not the best choice to use either
now what happens when there is a spark inside that box after charging all day long.BOOM acid flying behind the flames. It will work but way to many things can go wrong.Not to mention if everyone had this your, neighborhood would become a toxic waste clean up site from the lead.
Be careful go through an dc isolator then to a solar regulator. Keep the wiring short as possible. From regulator connect to inverter and a 12v battery bank both via 12 volt isolators and suitable size blade fuses
hey bud, you have a nice system.......one suggestion is to connect the battery bank directly to the inverter from opposite ends ie. minus from one side and positive from the other side.. the same goes for the charge controller, this way the load is evenly distributed.. just a suggestion.. love your system....
You shouldn't mix battery. Or at least not battery capacities. As the battery bank will be stunted by the smallest battery. If you have a bank of 3 battery 2 50 Amp/hrs and 1 20 amp/hr you don't end up with 120 amp/hrs. You end up with 60 amp/hrs. Because the charge controller will detect the whole bank as charged when the 20 amp/hr battery is full. At that point the controller will stop charging the 2 50 amp/hr battery. Which will have only 20 amp/hrs, less then have a full charge.
should pipe what you don't use and put it back in to the grid. The power meter should go in reverse or negative and thats like a power credit. They will have to pay you for making them power get some check and retire or rig a system up for me. I'm very interested in doing it my self. Solar power plus I would make some solar heating takes and pipe it in to my water heater. Kick ass good job. find out how to put it back in the grid for sure. might as well make money off your investment.
that is a two thumbs up environmental friendly power supply you have!!! i will made that my self... and i will email you.... if you don't mind... to have that... thanks ;)
I made a portable version in a 2'x4' waterproof box on wheels with two red top optima batteries 210 minutes, and a 2500w inverter 5000 watt peak, with an 80 watt solar panel lid. Cost about 1000, but I can run my power tools anywhere!!!!Gonna post a video of it soon.
Another thing that I wanted to mention is that the batteries were outside to just show you how it was hooked up in the daylight.
I was not at all worried about leaving them out because the batteries were enclosed preventing any water from going in and my roof was extruding past the wall about 2 feet so hardly any water damaged the storage system.
I have sinced moved the batteries to a well ventillated closet for easy access.
Hi everyone it has been a long time since I made this video and now I am at 600 Watts @ 12 volts of power production with a 80 Amp Outback Charge controller and I got a 3,000 Watt Power inverter hooked up.
Results look very promising and I am looking to upgrade this in the coming months with a Wind Turbine to keep production up throughout the entire night as well.
thanks for your video. but i wanted to get enough energy for the whole house and it seems to me what you have is not enough energy, am i right? i wanted $0 energy bill, please people coment.
A typical house will need about 3,000 Watts for a small house up to 5,000 Watts for a medium to large house with a grid tie inverter which is not shown in this video.
Now if you want to do the entire house you are looking to spend anywhere between $20,000 dollars up to $50,000 for a top of the line system.
This video has only 450 Watts of Power which is enough to power a TV or a laptop computer with router and modem for the entire day.
He put the inverter INSIDE the battery box. I hope he has a good budget to replace that thing. All the metal parts will corrode from the outgassing of the battery. and if there's a single spark in that closed box? RUN AWAY!!!! I know this because I housed the inverter close to the batteres in the same inclosure, and even with vents, the heatsinks and exposed metal in the inverter corroded badly. Not to mention, I have seen a few batteries pop from sparks around the gas they give off :)
Dude you speant all that money on your parts. Get a little conduit and proper boxes and take care of your investment :) Excellent demo vid though :) You also may want to lift those boards off you roof and put some silicone under there and around the screws or you will SOON have many small leaks
I hate to say this bit it looks like you are simply reading numbers off the devices. Have you actually calculated the watts produced by the solar panels at intervals during the day? Will the panels fill up the batteries in one day? Have you factored in loss due to resistance? Do you own a multimeter? By the way, the wiring with the tape looks dangerous.
The Watt rating on the panels is as specified by the manufacturer.
It does recharge to full in one day but if you use more than what you put back in then that may not always be the case. The best way is to check the voltage on the batteries at the end of the day and see just how much you have used.
Everyone is a hater. Good on ya for your project. You don't need me to point anything out cause everyone else already has. I'm sure you have been told many times about the safety issues. I'm just now starting on my solar project for my home (Grid Tie). Thanks for the insight.
awsome thank you i am doing this to an RV and it is coming along great. i'm going to drive out deep into the mojave desert with water and food and stay there for a while and play my electric guitar loudly out on the red rocks, while surfing the web!
You may want to elevate those amphorus crystaline panels for better ventilation, I have this kind and they overheat if layingon the shingles, you loose power. Consider a combiner box. Where is your ground?
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you know its really not so green for the planet because with this technology, more plastic is being produced which will end up being landfill ( batteries, solar panels ) like fair enough if this gear lasts forever but it dont. Batteries last on average 5-10 yrs and with that you have battery acid to dispose of aswell. So its not so green
Im wondering what kind of connection is under the blob of tape connecting the panels on the roof? It doesnt seem waterproof. also you need to move your feed to your bats from the charge controller. Use a pos off the optima red and the neg off the lite blue auto store bat. this gives every bat the same charge! THE BEST bateries are 6volt golf cart batteries! 220AH each wired in series to get 12V $70 ea. better AH for the $. GET A DV charger for your laptop!
AC means "alternating current" (sine/square), not "actual current" as you mentioned. i just thought i would straighten that one out for you. how do you do for power in the winter? do you have loads of sun still in this period, as us brits are lucky if the sun pops throught the clouds let alone winter sun periods. keep building it up. i got to admit though, my battery bank is massive (with car batteries instead of deep cycles) the work for me and they only cost £3 each from the scrappers tested.
Hi, Its great your doing this, but I've always been told never put batteries in direct contact with concrete, as it may kill them, maybe put a wood board between your batteries and the concrete.
this is correct! the concrete even after years of use still are chemicaly reacting, and the plastic case of the battery can be affected by this reaction. moisture builds and condenses under the battery connecting the two materials and then decay begins its slow process of like you said "killing the battery"
Great vid man, im really interested in this. Although our houshold power is 240 volts.. Would a 110 power inverter still run most appliances? Also is there a problem with overcharging the batteries if theyre not getting used enough?
Interesting... the problem for me is this: Is it possible to work out the energy spent making the panels/wiring/batteries/electronics and transporting/installing them? Will this system ever repay the energy it cost to implement over the course of its life?
It's simple really... you call your neighbor for help and they give you a hand in transporting them or loading it to your truck or car. This will pay itself of course and it is a guaranteed return. The more you use it often the faster your return is.
Nice try :) I mean the energy used to obtain and refine the silicon and all the other materials, composites and fluids required to make the systems, transport them from their source to factory for processing, then transfer to the assembly plant, then shipped to your country, then your energy use in going to collect the goods and finally energy used in installation. Think of the energy used by all the people and machines involved in this chain.
I guarantee that this "chain" you described gives off a lot less harmful byproducts than using a different energy source (oil for instance; You need energy to drill/pump it up, energy to transport it, energy to refine it, and then it is transformed into C02 after it has been burned) There is no way to get energy without harmful byproducts, or without using energy in the first place. The key is to finding the energy source that creates the least harmful byproducts for the environment.
I guarantee that this "chain" you described gives off a lot less harmful byproducts than using a different energy source (oil for instance; You need energy to drill/pump it up, energy to transport it, energy to refine it, and then it is transformed into C02 after it has been burned) There is no way to get energy without harmful byproducts, or without using energy in the first place. The key is to finding the energy source that creates the least harmful byproducts for the environment.
i was thinking about adding energy via a turbine run by a river closeby and a miniature windplant in the backyard and using all 3 sources to run an entire household. you think thats possible? how much do you think that would cost?
I may be wrong, but I've heard that the water needs a 1 meter drop to effectively turn a generator. If it's a good sized river (two or more feet deep) you may be able to run straight off it, but a smaller river/stream would need to be dammed, which means plans and permits and serious construction.
Nice video. But i think you need to place all the panels i same angle. why not, the panel's wil steal power from each other, you will also need bigger cables from the panels.
Thanks for the video. Check out mine..I have a smaller system but it works well out here in the county...The power goes out from time to time...Looks like you have the same panels as I.......Later..rick.
If the power goes out from time to time that's a sign that you are using more power than what you are getting in. I recommend that you try adding 1 or 2 more Solar Panels to ensure your power is up all the time.
is weather a problem?rain,snow?the panels are wired with medical tape!screw caps are real cheap and wont come apart!i'm doing this with my 37.5ft class a rv.i reduced the inital system from 9 large panels to just 1 120 watt sunsei panel on a tilt roof mount!you did a good job makin the video.does your system have a charge controller?later!
I used electrical tape which is true but before that I made sure I twisted the wires maybe 12 times to make sure they were locked in tight. The Electrical Tape will make sure they do not move around.
Excellent work acid batteries good to use but do not add that inside home keep battery all time out. car battery its low cost and work very good for 4 year
Interesting , thanks for sharing.
peteragain 1 month ago in playlist building2
Nice but that looks not so safe with so many wires out you kno..
budlight571 4 months ago
Good video and nice solar job.
My average monthly electric bill was $98.00 until I installed my solar system. After three months of work I am down to $29.00, soon it will down to approximately $5.00. 24 panels at 15 watts per panel, 5 deep cycle batteries 31 series lead acid. Good luck to all.
AMERICANSTEW5 4 months ago
Looks like mostly amorphous panels and a crystaline in the center for about 20 amps total. With a good controller that'll keep a few banked deep cycles charged. Video demonstrates not to overtax your panels thinking they will run everything you need. I think that is where many people get discouraged. Mixing batteries - the bank will presume the lowest battery rating. If you run 12v panels parallel you will need thicker wire than if you run 24v (or higher) series. Match the controller.
NZCamper 4 months ago
I have been wondering for a while? would it be less expensive if you used 1 solar panel connected to a step up transformer and then to the battery bank?
TheMETATRON1000 5 months ago
A C = Actual Current???
sebastomesothere 5 months ago
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automotiveDIY 4 months ago
@sebastomesothere AC altenating current, DC direct current
automotiveDIY 4 months ago
Here in Florida some people have been stoped by not gettin permits to install a solar system by the power company!! Fuckin politics and ofcourse $, this is the future they can try to slow it down but stopping isnt gona happen, i hope! Thank u!
myownruin187 5 months ago
Nice work bud, i'm gona start saving for all the parts and install mine asap, and stick it to the power company like they have been for yrs, truly nice work!! Thank u!
myownruin187 5 months ago
i am a electrician myself maybe one does not always have to be scrupulus and always get a permit and inspection for all this of grid work even though some local laws might say so but whats vital to remember with batteries is that they have ample power to cause a fire and fusing or overcurrent devices should be used especially when going from larger wire to smaller ones and mavbe a bit bigger wire from the solar panels down to reduce resistance loss unless using much higher voltages
bernard240vdc 7 months ago
Great, you could get more power out of this system by a few free adjustments:
1. Reconsider wiring all the panels in parallel , too much current loss. Also various types of panels can have high resistance if shaded. In short reconsider your current wiring scheme.
2. Thicker wires less resistance.
3. Move batteries and inverter on roof less wire less resistance.
I don't know all your characteristics, but you could probably squeeze a 30%+ with a more thought out wiring.
CmdrTobs 8 months ago
Thin wires and no charge controller? Not a big investment and much better for you batteries. Wires are to thin to be safe. The idea is good though.
metro2002 8 months ago
Thanks for taking time to post your work I think it is going to need everyone to do a little bit to ease our energy crisis and this is a good start, however I must agree that there a few problems with your set up and perhaps it would be wise to ensure you dont pass on mistakes to people who might learn from your work. Big effort well done.
TheJimmax 8 months ago
THIS IS WHERE WE SHOULD BE INVESTING OUR RESOURCES INSTEAD OF THE OIL WARS.
jorgedude888 10 months ago
my friend ,good work .....dosnt matter whatever anybody here say something negative ,you did good and we all learn from our mistakes,at least you did something, intead all this domies ,they are still wayting to do something even worst,not even close ,but is easier make critics about others no matter what.....bunch of loosers.............
camagueyano38 10 months ago
I also would suggest that people use both wind and solar energy because when the sun is not shining you can still make electricity with wind turbines at night.
Ixionic 10 months ago
@Ixionic have you tried to sell back electricity to the electric company?
Ramiromasters 8 months ago
Hi everyone. This video was made in 2007 which means it is old. The house has been sold and there was never any fire or anything like that. Most people that suggest this really are probably too afraid to even do the wiring themselves
Ixionic 10 months ago
@Ixionic it's not an electrician job ... i know i'm one lol ! but i give you credit for it you got it working :)
MaN1aC666 6 months ago
@abortfailure7646 Solar energy is much safer than oil, natural gas or coal since it does not ignite. some people use propane in their homes for heating and barbeque that can explode and cause a fire.
Ixionic 10 months ago
@Cuirras Yes, you can if you have panels that are good like mono crystalline or poly crystalline
Ixionic 10 months ago
So does this mean that i can do this on my home and have totaly free power... like using the fridge, lghts, computer TV on total SOlar power or thats just too much and the power is weak from the panels?
Cuirras 10 months ago
you will need to save money on running your computer so you can pay off your upgraded fire insurance premiums after you house burns down from the shitty wiring. nice meaning to what your doing but do it right. also, you will find if you do the math, that you will pay the electric company less per year than your gerry rig. i highly doubt your system powers the necessary appliances in your house. however, you train of thought is correct, just not efficient.
abortfailure7646 10 months ago
Why dont you negative know it all "jerks" go make your own videos if your so damn smart,
Its a step in the right direction and its more then you jerks are doing .......
Thanks for sharing your video, Dont let these people get you down
any day you dont learn something is a day wasted
Tewrobert 10 months ago
Your wires are too thin for this current. Have you decoupled your Panels with Diodes ?
You should rework this and you gain more Power from your panels.
DieterMe 10 months ago
whith this video I can easily understand how to hook up solar power to my house tyvm :) GREAT video keep on making a better world
allthewaytolife 11 months ago
Awesome mate! thanks heaps even though the clip was done a while ago, you made it easy to understand Im looking at the whole solar power thing CHEERS!!!
patuhenry 11 months ago
First of all the power coming from the solar should not be hooked to one battery. it should be connected to a terminal at each end of the battery bank, otherwise you tend to over charge the battery your hook to. The same thing for the inverter. Also to anyone doing their own project I wouldn't connect solar panels in series. If you connect in series and one panel gets shaded you might not produce power at all.Only connect in series if there's no possible shade. 12v battery it's not necessary.
willisarron22 1 year ago
dude, you are smart, but you have no idea how to do wiring, that is such a mess.
jeff61177 1 year ago
Ixionic, please understand that I am not condemning you for all your hard work, I am only suggesting that no matter what the time frame, you address the issue of proper installation so that you help in advancing the push for solar and green energy. It is our responsibility to educate everyone so as not violate rules and laws that have been set in place to protect people from serious accidents.
Again, I commend you for your hard work and dedication to going green. Keep up the good fight.
Kinsmen 1 year ago
@kinsmen This was done 3 years ago so that people who want to know how this works can make their own pet projects.
Ixionic 1 year ago
I commend you on your video and your step into green energy. However, as a recent graduate and now PV Solar instructor, I would like to say that your installation has many violations and quite honestly can give solar a bad name should something go wrong, which it will with what I have seen.
There are enough resources on the web and books in the stores to gather research when looking to install panels. I would highly suggest that you correct these issues before your roof leaks/catch fire.
Kinsmen 1 year ago
@mud2skipper I made this video 3 years ago but yeah it was slip of the tongue and I am just glad that I was able to educate everyone and change the world.
Ixionic 1 year ago 2
@Ixionic
Bro i simply loved the way you explained and showed all of that
I have a silly question if you can reply in details please
i am making four panels - each 12 volts - using monocrystalian cells 8.0 amp each
would it be best for me to setup the way you did? i mean in parallel ?
if i connect 4 panels in parallel, how much watt i will get ?
i don;t know how to get this calculation
please help this newbie
Thanks bro
qchand 1 year ago
Not to be picky, since you've been picked on a lot from these comments, but I noticed near the end that it sounded as though you referred to AC as actual current. Both DC and AC are sources of actual current. DC stands for direct current and AC stands for alternating current. Maybe this was just a slip of the tongue, but thought you might need to know this for the future. Thanks for the information.
mud2skipper 1 year ago
Batteries on concrete kill the battery? That's a myth that's been debunked long ago. Look at any site on lead acide battery care.
TheAdironDoc 1 year ago
he puts batteries on concrete that kills the battery lol
TheClayton666 1 year ago
yeah like everyone said, good intentions but wtf were you thinking with the wiring dude?
roofy2k 1 year ago
you better hope nobody steals yr batteries
Video85Man 1 year ago
I usually don't write reviews but....wow... first off... did i see duct tape connecting your panels??!? then i saw your batterys are on concrete!!! Marine deep cycle batteries , not the best choice to use either... -_- please read more before your house burns down. you obviously have some money to invest in one. I'm surprised the city hasn't shutdown your system for being a hazard!.....anyways keep it up, just get your shit together man.
againthisshithappens 1 year ago
Your wiring is just asking for trouble. When your house burns up all the insurance company has to do is look at this video and deny your claim! Your describing a series circuit I don't know how your system is working correctly? You might want to make a rail for your panels, they are expensive to replace!
cruz47144 1 year ago
What a lunatic. Totally illegal/dangerous set up - bet this guy lives in a rental - screws right thru the roof and ruins the integrity of the roof - and the hold down system is absurdly flimsy - hopefully those panels fly off and slice this idiot's head off - but as usually happens, it will hurt someone else - bet on it. And the wiring! Oh my! Dude, Rube Goldberg would be proud...
ArthurDentZaphodBeeb 1 year ago
Fuses in case of a short?
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jackmaclase 1 year ago
shouldn't the two wires be a bit thicker
dzgfdg 1 year ago
Are you aware that putting a battery on concrete discharges your battery? Also are you aware that using different batteries of different loads will ruin your batteries? What will happen is the more powerful batteries will try to equalize with the weaker batteries and will overcharge them beyond their capacity. Just my 2 cents...
helloman1976 1 year ago
i cant wait to come over and steel all your battiers............. im looking at big bucks
lijah902 1 year ago
Thanks, but don't you think its too expencive for charging a laptob or turning some lights ?
aborashed55 1 year ago
wow he thinks ac means actual current
b12rifles 1 year ago
oops batteries on the floor Dx
j0hn420 1 year ago
@b12rifles hahahaha These comments are killing me ...lol
onyxbb 1 year ago
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wwwvinnytrancom 1 year ago
Correct me if Im wrong, but It appears you have different Amp hr rated batteries connected. This is not advisable. Its also not advisable to connect older batteries to newer ones, or different Ahr rated batteries to one another. This imbalance could shorten your batteries life spans, especially the newer batteries. Check the Xantrex web site. They are the top experts in this area.
donvee2000 1 year ago
Nice demo, could use some improvements but it seems you already made them. Thanks for the video!
PBFloyd7 1 year ago
Roof Wire of Solar is too Dangeral ,Batery Suit be more safety place interior or exterior but need safety box to install them . the inverter and controler need in the safety box or inerior safety place incase thunder or stom will get burn and fire your house or sort need more tity up wire and important in earth wire for batery and solar panrl on roof and inverter all of therm need earth wire to be safety .thank you .International scouting
kjpaint8 1 year ago
Roof Wire of Solar is too Dangeral ,Batery Suit be more safety place interior or exterior but need safety box to install them . the inverter and controler need in the safety box or inerior safety place incase thunder or stom will get burn and fire your house or sort need more tity up wire and important in earth wire for batery and solar panrl on roof and inverter all of therm need earth wire to be safety .thank you .International scouting
kjpaint8 1 year ago
great but where can i find same thing for my house a/c
jumpinjedi123 1 year ago
Excellent demo. Initiatives like this are required in order to combat challenges posed by climate change. People across the globe are investing in renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and geothermal power among others. According to a report, The US could net 4.5 million new jobs in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors by 2030. Transformer company, Pacific Crest Transformers has articles related to the renewable energy sector, read them on their website
pacificcresttrans 1 year ago
You have some cheap converters, over here they are so expensive they wil terminate any project.
SCRTpilot 1 year ago
Enjoy your rain and wind ruining all of that. especially wind, that looks like it would blow off if there was a hurricane ON MARS.... seriously what happens when a panel falls off and smashes to pieces. Sure, energy-wise you'd get a return in 2 years, but will that setup SURVIVE 2 years? I seriously doubt it.
therealquade 1 year ago
i wouldnt leave thos batteries outside....
TheDigitalguyy 1 year ago
some comments about your setup.. You could (if possible in your area) connect all your solar panels to a grid-tie inverter instead. That way you output ALL generated energy to a much bigger "battery" .. the grid! ;) Then you don't need expensive batteries.. I power my laptop with a 12v car adapter, saving some power. Your 700w inverter takes power without any loads connected to it. The bigger inverther the more it uses when its on, without load. So choose inverter to your load.. thx!
taztaz79 1 year ago
wait but arent all those batteries bad for the environment?
jtb995 1 year ago
As another poster has already pointed out, the lead acid batteries should be vented. I would move the inverter right next to the charge controller. With the inverter inside the same box with the lead acid batteries, current setup is an explosion just waiting to happen.
ikickss 1 year ago
Optima batteries are expensive b/c it can be mounted in any orientation and its rugged construction. These are often used for jeeps, ATVs and such. For typical home solar system, this is very unnecessary expense. If it sits outside like that it can be a target of theft, making it even more expensive.
ikickss 1 year ago
This is the best review of solar power so far.
X9Intelectual 1 year ago
Great video...I converted my home to a net-zero solar powered home that uses no oil or gas...I made a video about it called, "Preparing for Peak Oil"....
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bettertulip1972 1 year ago
Really cool !!!!!!!
johnnylifeson 1 year ago
thank you for u video
if i buy 200 w solar panels and two bateries how items can i plug?
?
kricotoy 1 year ago
OMFG! I can't believe the AHJ doesn't make you take that down. You've got what 20 panels - maybe 60 DC amps in parallel on the roof? No conduit or DC disconnect that I can see to the controller. Where's the grounding wire? If your roof catches on fire some poor fireman is gonna fry.
Batteries outside should be in a vented case = anybody can come by and arc the poles together - KABOOM. Should be using at least 8 AWG to run that amperage that far. The list goes on.....
sfortuna 1 year ago
i have one battery that is 125 amp hour going to buy another totall should be 250
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scientificallygreene 1 year ago
Thank you for the video i found it a great help. Nice set up.
duck4035 1 year ago
like the video, but I would highly recommend a charge controller to protect those expensive batteries from over charging.
water2wine638 2 years ago
Water2wine, he shows the controller at 3:21.
tubularguynine 1 year ago
ya your absolutely right. I'm not sure how I missed that.
water2wine638 1 year ago
i like this setup alot. i just have one question. what type of wave is the inverter? pure sine, modified sine, etc.?
Logman91 2 years ago
Hi Ixionic,
I have noticed two mistakes that you have done with your solar system, if fixed you'll get more power and reduce waste. These two factors are as important as the solar system itself.
First, from the shadows, i can see your solar panels are facing North and East. You must make them face South to harvest maximum power.
Second, You should connect the panels in series as much as possible, since higher voltage reduces waste in the transmission wire to the controller.
mnb888mnb 2 years ago
@mnb888mnb, hes running a 12 volt system so the panels have to be in parallel to maintain 12v. which is ok for smaller systems. I would say anything over 500watts he should upgrade to a 24v system.
Lanny615 2 years ago
good thinking man
thegreatkoua 2 years ago
tis better than nothing plus least he explains the basic & easy it is its good tool to learn thanks! i dont know why people dont show u how to use your breaker box to set a solar power system up or something like that, it cant be that hard , just not knowing what to do
boots265 2 years ago
yikes ! this is a serious fire hazard and a serious electrical shock hazard. The wires are not protected and fused this can either cause a fire or possibly kill someone.
I am all for solar energy, but electricity at this scale is not something to play around with... The batteries will surley overcharge and cook off the electrolyte without a charge controller (poor batteries), again no fusing, switches, and protection - a huge hazard...
randydunton 2 years ago 2
I would sell those panels, they degrade very fast and get some like the one you have by it self...
Batts are decent and good for the mean time till they die long down teh road
7501234 2 years ago
nice equipment. keep pressing forward. i've got a home made system going as well ,and i fix it up little by little. but the main thing is that it spreads. not matter how crappy or great it is other ppl see and they too wonder what they can do to save power and money. if we could get most ppl to use just one panel, it would save so much.
hooterman2828 2 years ago
Direct Current to Actual Current, PMSL
AKAMustang 2 years ago
yeah beside the actual curent remarc
one that is eveb more dumb would be
u save the earth the dumass kid who knows to conect stuff in parallell
didnt ge the memo tha global warming
is a illuminati scam for global co2 tax and ensalvaemenet
other then taht nice siteup
now go to the next level and get grid in grid off real setup, not that childish setup
that liek u said anybody can doit
how about that?
ABOSOLUTEKNOWLEDGE 2 years ago
ABSOLUTEKNOWLEDGE, 'how about that?'?? Well,
I can tell right off the bat that your 'absoluteknowledge'
doesn't include spelling, sentence structure or punctuation. You some kinda' illegal alien or something?
tubularguynine 1 year ago
I still believe that you should say congrats to this gentleman for caring about our environment and sharing his skill. If you know more than he does, then tell him as nicely as he shared with others. This is called kindness. Remember, what you reap you shall also sow. So if you are unkind to someone that is kind to you, it will be returned to you.
cinnamonbrown1 2 years ago 24
@cinnamonbrown1 I thought your comments was well put. Thanks. I just want to mention the the phrase with reap and sow in it comes form Galatians 6:7 in the bible. This explains that you reap what you sow. First you sow, then you reap, not the other way around. Thanks.
mud2skipper 1 year ago
OMG, I hope an electrical inpector doesn't see this
Harwkins39 2 years ago
Lmao i was thinking the same thing im a electrician
randal0007 2 years ago 2
shouldn't there be a charge controller? what happens if you don't use one? also, can you get electricity directly from the solar panels to the laptop in some way - or do you have to go to the batteries, to the inverter, and then to the laptop?
gdmorgan22 2 years ago
My system was almost as messy as yours bro, but i cleaned it up and made it neater and safer. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.
Lanny615 2 years ago 2
im trying to learn wish you could share your system thanks, paul
boots265 2 years ago
Well, go look at my video, it's a little old now, i have upgraded since then and i will soon make a new video.
Lanny615 2 years ago
damn you're so carefree oO
in russia all these stuff would be stolen next day you've installed'em =/
plus some dumb guv'ment bitches would sue you for sure [ for "stealing" their (!) electricity ], there were precedents..
i'm kinda jealous :)
sabagaparada 2 years ago
Wow,
Your idea is great, you put your idea to practice, which requires time and money.
You also shared your project to stimulate other to go green, more people should do that.
If I were you, I would take up the constructive advice you've been given here by several posters and improve the set-up. (batteries, isolation of cables and attachment of the panels to the roof)
Regards from Mexico and good luck with other green projects.
321ozzy 2 years ago 2
This is a really bad setup. First of all, all the batteries need to be the same brand and same size, those $200 batteries are being wasted the way they are used.
Next, don't use a best buy inverter because they are very inefficient and square wave, good inverters are a lot of money. That rack thing on the roof, if those panels aren't attached to the roof VERY WELL, the surface area of wind they can catch is amazing, they will sail away.
Overall, dangerous, poorly designed and inefficient.
christo930 2 years ago
you're going to burn down your house!!! DON'T follow what this guy is doing!! you need better electrical connections!
marcjtdc 2 years ago
Well, I am pretty sure, that this concept can be pulled off in a lot safer fashion, but the general idea is nice anyways.
Spastb00n 2 years ago
You should NOT mix and match battery types and sizes. If you have batteries in parallel, they must all be the same exact battery size/type/brand for best life. You also need a larger gauge wire going down the roof from the panels to the charge controller.
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robertsondavidcam 2 years ago
This is sssssooooooo dangerous ....
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scientificallygreene 2 years ago
All I can say is OH MY GOD!!!!!
your intentions are good , but what a mess!!! I could see about 30 elecrical code violations the first time watching this !!!! Please people - do not do this!!!!!! get the help of an electrician if you don't know exactly what you're doing !!!!
Copper pipe to cover the wires - whats the point , you just made it one big solid wire - try PLASTIC!!!! oh I could go on !!!!
Marine deepcycle batteries , not the best choice to use either
djteako 2 years ago 21
Shouldn't you have a regulator? And Lead-Acid batteries + small confined space = Hydrogen Gas explosion
JDog415 2 years ago 2
7:24 u say actual cuurent.. I was always told it was Alternating Current. :/
ancientsolar 2 years ago 2
Is that ductape? that's not water proof!
SmokeScreen37 2 years ago
now what happens when there is a spark inside that box after charging all day long.BOOM acid flying behind the flames. It will work but way to many things can go wrong.Not to mention if everyone had this your, neighborhood would become a toxic waste clean up site from the lead.
no1saphead 2 years ago
omg boom
fastfirefox 2 years ago
you should have all the same batteries.
kc03300 2 years ago
Be careful go through an dc isolator then to a solar regulator. Keep the wiring short as possible. From regulator connect to inverter and a 12v battery bank both via 12 volt isolators and suitable size blade fuses
MrSolar2u 2 years ago
Advanced Solar Power Demo ?? sorry this is a mess and unsafe wiring practices are not cool ,good that another pv system is up and running though :)
cabbaze 2 years ago 2
hey bud, you have a nice system.......one suggestion is to connect the battery bank directly to the inverter from opposite ends ie. minus from one side and positive from the other side.. the same goes for the charge controller, this way the load is evenly distributed.. just a suggestion.. love your system....
ditmar11 2 years ago
very good. thank you
ehizefua 2 years ago
You shouldn't mix battery. Or at least not battery capacities. As the battery bank will be stunted by the smallest battery. If you have a bank of 3 battery 2 50 Amp/hrs and 1 20 amp/hr you don't end up with 120 amp/hrs. You end up with 60 amp/hrs. Because the charge controller will detect the whole bank as charged when the 20 amp/hr battery is full. At that point the controller will stop charging the 2 50 amp/hr battery. Which will have only 20 amp/hrs, less then have a full charge.
freestylekyle 2 years ago 3
very good point
andruha11234 2 years ago
good video.
morpher44 2 years ago
should pipe what you don't use and put it back in to the grid. The power meter should go in reverse or negative and thats like a power credit. They will have to pay you for making them power get some check and retire or rig a system up for me. I'm very interested in doing it my self. Solar power plus I would make some solar heating takes and pipe it in to my water heater. Kick ass good job. find out how to put it back in the grid for sure. might as well make money off your investment.
gera1690 2 years ago
great job
johncarl43447 2 years ago
Good video, but so you it's AC= alternating current not actual current
steelers0609 2 years ago
just hope a wood pecker doesn't get ahold of those loose wires on your roof....it'll be bye bye solar system and bye bye birdy. nice though
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iknowyoux 2 years ago
that is a two thumbs up environmental friendly power supply you have!!! i will made that my self... and i will email you.... if you don't mind... to have that... thanks ;)
thederector5 2 years ago
I made a portable version in a 2'x4' waterproof box on wheels with two red top optima batteries 210 minutes, and a 2500w inverter 5000 watt peak, with an 80 watt solar panel lid. Cost about 1000, but I can run my power tools anywhere!!!!Gonna post a video of it soon.
pozzerbob 2 years ago
Another thing that I wanted to mention is that the batteries were outside to just show you how it was hooked up in the daylight.
I was not at all worried about leaving them out because the batteries were enclosed preventing any water from going in and my roof was extruding past the wall about 2 feet so hardly any water damaged the storage system.
I have sinced moved the batteries to a well ventillated closet for easy access.
Ixionic 2 years ago
Hi everyone it has been a long time since I made this video and now I am at 600 Watts @ 12 volts of power production with a 80 Amp Outback Charge controller and I got a 3,000 Watt Power inverter hooked up.
Results look very promising and I am looking to upgrade this in the coming months with a Wind Turbine to keep production up throughout the entire night as well.
Ixionic 2 years ago
thanks for your video. but i wanted to get enough energy for the whole house and it seems to me what you have is not enough energy, am i right? i wanted $0 energy bill, please people coment.
kenedy632003 2 years ago
A typical house will need about 3,000 Watts for a small house up to 5,000 Watts for a medium to large house with a grid tie inverter which is not shown in this video.
Now if you want to do the entire house you are looking to spend anywhere between $20,000 dollars up to $50,000 for a top of the line system.
This video has only 450 Watts of Power which is enough to power a TV or a laptop computer with router and modem for the entire day.
Ixionic 2 years ago
He put the inverter INSIDE the battery box. I hope he has a good budget to replace that thing. All the metal parts will corrode from the outgassing of the battery. and if there's a single spark in that closed box? RUN AWAY!!!! I know this because I housed the inverter close to the batteres in the same inclosure, and even with vents, the heatsinks and exposed metal in the inverter corroded badly. Not to mention, I have seen a few batteries pop from sparks around the gas they give off :)
docchocobo 2 years ago 2
It is a demo. The inverter should always be kept 2-3 feet away from the batteries using 0 Gauge Cable.
Ixionic 2 years ago
Dude you speant all that money on your parts. Get a little conduit and proper boxes and take care of your investment :) Excellent demo vid though :) You also may want to lift those boards off you roof and put some silicone under there and around the screws or you will SOON have many small leaks
docchocobo 2 years ago 2
Can you break it down, how much did you spend for this solar system? I assume this is OFF-GRID system.
Solar panels =?
Charge Controller=?
Inverter = ?
Battery =?
Also, can you tell us what kind or type of solar panels did you use..........
thembones12 2 years ago
I broke down the costs at the beginning of the video.
Solar panels = $2.70 per watt (estimated)
Charge Controller=$50 but I upgraded to a 80 Amp Charge Controller from Outback
Inverter = $100 for a 800 Watt Inverter ($200 for a 3,000 Watt Inverter)
Battery =Optimas were $150-$200 each the Walmart Batteries were about $75 and did the same job for less
Ixionic 2 years ago
I hate to say this bit it looks like you are simply reading numbers off the devices. Have you actually calculated the watts produced by the solar panels at intervals during the day? Will the panels fill up the batteries in one day? Have you factored in loss due to resistance? Do you own a multimeter? By the way, the wiring with the tape looks dangerous.
zavatone 2 years ago
The Watt rating on the panels is as specified by the manufacturer.
It does recharge to full in one day but if you use more than what you put back in then that may not always be the case. The best way is to check the voltage on the batteries at the end of the day and see just how much you have used.
Ixionic 2 years ago
Did he mention "Battery Charge Controlller" ? To prevent battery burn-out.
And did he mention "INVERTER" DC to AC for household use?
Nice setup but sloopy wiring and installation.
thembones12 2 years ago
Total fire hazard
zavatone 2 years ago
No fires have been caused as a result of this.
Ixionic 2 years ago
Everyone is a hater. Good on ya for your project. You don't need me to point anything out cause everyone else already has. I'm sure you have been told many times about the safety issues. I'm just now starting on my solar project for my home (Grid Tie). Thanks for the insight.
crossfirebass 1 year ago
Currently I am using a Charge Controller to prevent over charging the battery.
You will need a Power Inverter to convert 12 volts Direct Current to 110 Volts Alternating Current.
Without a power inverter you can't use the power in the 12 volts batteries to turn on your TV for example.
Ixionic 2 years ago
awsome thank you i am doing this to an RV and it is coming along great. i'm going to drive out deep into the mojave desert with water and food and stay there for a while and play my electric guitar loudly out on the red rocks, while surfing the web!
afghooey 2 years ago
II have a set up that is similar.
You may want to elevate those amphorus crystaline panels for better ventilation, I have this kind and they overheat if layingon the shingles, you loose power. Consider a combiner box. Where is your ground?
Great video, thanks for sharing.
pgm98387 2 years ago
hey man make more videos !!!
thibahproductions 2 years ago
i do not want to go near that thing
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brlt21 2 years ago
I must say that its a great vid honestly. but tell me is there any reason why you used different batteries or else.
bdmph 3 years ago
I hope this is a test setup with all the 'flying around' wires and the batteries with their uncovered contacts!
wdonders 3 years ago
you know its really not so green for the planet because with this technology, more plastic is being produced which will end up being landfill ( batteries, solar panels ) like fair enough if this gear lasts forever but it dont. Batteries last on average 5-10 yrs and with that you have battery acid to dispose of aswell. So its not so green
damoo1982 3 years ago
actually even 5 years would be optimistic, however there are forklift batteries that will last 30 years or more and run your whole house .
isofaster 2 years ago
Thats a pretty sweet set up!
idontknow307 3 years ago
Im wondering what kind of connection is under the blob of tape connecting the panels on the roof? It doesnt seem waterproof. also you need to move your feed to your bats from the charge controller. Use a pos off the optima red and the neg off the lite blue auto store bat. this gives every bat the same charge! THE BEST bateries are 6volt golf cart batteries! 220AH each wired in series to get 12V $70 ea. better AH for the $. GET A DV charger for your laptop!
toobroke2fight 3 years ago
AC means "alternating current" (sine/square), not "actual current" as you mentioned. i just thought i would straighten that one out for you. how do you do for power in the winter? do you have loads of sun still in this period, as us brits are lucky if the sun pops throught the clouds let alone winter sun periods. keep building it up. i got to admit though, my battery bank is massive (with car batteries instead of deep cycles) the work for me and they only cost £3 each from the scrappers tested.
twilkes123 3 years ago
Hi, Its great your doing this, but I've always been told never put batteries in direct contact with concrete, as it may kill them, maybe put a wood board between your batteries and the concrete.
ncreb68 3 years ago
this is correct! the concrete even after years of use still are chemicaly reacting, and the plastic case of the battery can be affected by this reaction. moisture builds and condenses under the battery connecting the two materials and then decay begins its slow process of like you said "killing the battery"
twilkes123 3 years ago
I've heard they are building an electric chair with solar panels. The death penalty is going green in California, AMAZING.
freedomwarrior43 3 years ago
Great vid man, im really interested in this. Although our houshold power is 240 volts.. Would a 110 power inverter still run most appliances? Also is there a problem with overcharging the batteries if theyre not getting used enough?
shepchri88 3 years ago
Interesting... the problem for me is this: Is it possible to work out the energy spent making the panels/wiring/batteries/electronics and transporting/installing them? Will this system ever repay the energy it cost to implement over the course of its life?
StevenJamesJ 3 years ago
It's simple really... you call your neighbor for help and they give you a hand in transporting them or loading it to your truck or car. This will pay itself of course and it is a guaranteed return. The more you use it often the faster your return is.
Ixionic 3 years ago
Nice try :) I mean the energy used to obtain and refine the silicon and all the other materials, composites and fluids required to make the systems, transport them from their source to factory for processing, then transfer to the assembly plant, then shipped to your country, then your energy use in going to collect the goods and finally energy used in installation. Think of the energy used by all the people and machines involved in this chain.
StevenJamesJ 3 years ago
I guarantee that this "chain" you described gives off a lot less harmful byproducts than using a different energy source (oil for instance; You need energy to drill/pump it up, energy to transport it, energy to refine it, and then it is transformed into C02 after it has been burned) There is no way to get energy without harmful byproducts, or without using energy in the first place. The key is to finding the energy source that creates the least harmful byproducts for the environment.
idontknow307 3 years ago
I guarantee that this "chain" you described gives off a lot less harmful byproducts than using a different energy source (oil for instance; You need energy to drill/pump it up, energy to transport it, energy to refine it, and then it is transformed into C02 after it has been burned) There is no way to get energy without harmful byproducts, or without using energy in the first place. The key is to finding the energy source that creates the least harmful byproducts for the environment.
idontknow307 3 years ago 3
i was thinking about adding energy via a turbine run by a river closeby and a miniature windplant in the backyard and using all 3 sources to run an entire household. you think thats possible? how much do you think that would cost?
renykins33 3 years ago
I may be wrong, but I've heard that the water needs a 1 meter drop to effectively turn a generator. If it's a good sized river (two or more feet deep) you may be able to run straight off it, but a smaller river/stream would need to be dammed, which means plans and permits and serious construction.
analubalitious 3 years ago
Nice video. But i think you need to place all the panels i same angle. why not, the panel's wil steal power from each other, you will also need bigger cables from the panels.
Fredrikher123 3 years ago
Hey bro, Very well done!
Thanks for the video. Check out mine..I have a smaller system but it works well out here in the county...The power goes out from time to time...Looks like you have the same panels as I.......Later..rick.
london1817 3 years ago
If the power goes out from time to time that's a sign that you are using more power than what you are getting in. I recommend that you try adding 1 or 2 more Solar Panels to ensure your power is up all the time.
Ixionic 3 years ago
is weather a problem?rain,snow?the panels are wired with medical tape!screw caps are real cheap and wont come apart!i'm doing this with my 37.5ft class a rv.i reduced the inital system from 9 large panels to just 1 120 watt sunsei panel on a tilt roof mount!you did a good job makin the video.does your system have a charge controller?later!
hardestytec9 3 years ago
I used electrical tape which is true but before that I made sure I twisted the wires maybe 12 times to make sure they were locked in tight. The Electrical Tape will make sure they do not move around.
Ixionic 3 years ago
Excellent work acid batteries good to use but do not add that inside home keep battery all time out. car battery its low cost and work very good for 4 year
jsjassem 3 years ago
Great Video. Man you made that look too Easy!
The 400watts of Solar Power: Is that referring to the cost of all the Solar Panels? How many Panels you got?
Bigtruck2007 3 years ago