I encased a small 10 cell (for 3xAA NiMH) and it worked for 2 years (until it got stepped on! The other one did not last due to solder or weather problems).
It is satisfying to DIY, I encased an 18v, 0.6A (ebay cells between 2 sheets of glass) and it got cracked a year later (left in snow all winter), and got moisture in it. Now, another year later, no moisture and it still works!
8 cells is all you need to charge a lifepo4 battery, which powers a 10 watt led.
very nice job 3.70 amps in the winter sun is very good,i would say it may peak out at 4amps or higher in the summer Sun,,, if you encapsulated the solar cells you sould be water tight ,, looks very good nice job
I had to skip a couple of videos to get to the testing of the panel. Looks like it's a success! 7 amps is pretty good output. That should keep a battery up to charge pretty well. Good going.
Man, that is cool!!!! I have glass, scrap aluminum. Soon as I have the extra coins I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for posting and keep up the great vids.
I never doubted it would work and Im bettin it wont leak or IF it does...it will be a good long while before it does!! You are just too damn good at everything!! Cant wait to taste some of that bread ya make...LOL
Impressive! I went with off the shelf panels for powering my workshop, but your panel is a much better value. Each of my panels produces a little over twice the output of your panel, but at 4 times the cost. So on a watts per dollar scale which is what really matters, you are coming in at a bit less than half the cost of what I paid for mine. I'd call that a real savings. Good job!
Hey... I got a better idea... I see the state putting out lights with solar panels to run the lights... Ill just go borrow a few of them pannels instead of trying to make my own... To much work,,, LOL no really man thats cool you know how to do that... Wish I have like 20 of them.
Real professional job. When you say it produces 60 watts does that mean it will run one light bulb. Is the idea to have a series of them that charge batteries so when you need it you have more than the energy that they produce on their own. I know I'm dumb.
@dalecalder2003 the panel will probably run 1 bulb at full output as long as the intensity of the sun stays the same, it will dim and pulse otherwise, you do not want to run things directly, the goal would be to charge a bank of batteries and use the power from them and have them charge throughout the day, obviously the more power in the faster the batteries charge.
Good work!
I encased a small 10 cell (for 3xAA NiMH) and it worked for 2 years (until it got stepped on! The other one did not last due to solder or weather problems).
It is satisfying to DIY, I encased an 18v, 0.6A (ebay cells between 2 sheets of glass) and it got cracked a year later (left in snow all winter), and got moisture in it. Now, another year later, no moisture and it still works!
8 cells is all you need to charge a lifepo4 battery, which powers a 10 watt led.
(Search tempered glass)
fireofenergy 2 months ago
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STEFANISJOHN 3 months ago
Sorry man, but your Amp measure is wrong. (if i see correct you connect the black and the red direct to your panel +-
To measure amp you have to load the panel with something.
By the way, you make a very nice job.
STEFANISJOHN 3 months ago
very nice job 3.70 amps in the winter sun is very good,i would say it may peak out at 4amps or higher in the summer Sun,,, if you encapsulated the solar cells you sould be water tight ,, looks very good nice job
i wish the solar cells was from me
David at solarcells101
SOLARCELLS101 7 months ago
I had to skip a couple of videos to get to the testing of the panel. Looks like it's a success! 7 amps is pretty good output. That should keep a battery up to charge pretty well. Good going.
Regards, Gary
garygardens 11 months ago
Man, that is cool!!!! I have glass, scrap aluminum. Soon as I have the extra coins I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for posting and keep up the great vids.
karlsefni01 1 year ago
nice cat!
tuckerthegsp 1 year ago
totally awesome...I've been talking with dudes at work about this project..people seem very interested
TheUrbanOutdoors 1 year ago
I never doubted it would work and Im bettin it wont leak or IF it does...it will be a good long while before it does!! You are just too damn good at everything!! Cant wait to taste some of that bread ya make...LOL
Hugs from warm but soakin wet Ky~
Robyn
pondbranchpurdy 1 year ago
Impressive! I went with off the shelf panels for powering my workshop, but your panel is a much better value. Each of my panels produces a little over twice the output of your panel, but at 4 times the cost. So on a watts per dollar scale which is what really matters, you are coming in at a bit less than half the cost of what I paid for mine. I'd call that a real savings. Good job!
therealvirginiawind 1 year ago
Very Nice!! I am defintaly going to look into a few of these for when I put up my reloading building. Keep it self sustained!!!
daywalker627 1 year ago
Great job. Let us know how the panel last over the next year
gettinready101 1 year ago
Hey... I got a better idea... I see the state putting out lights with solar panels to run the lights... Ill just go borrow a few of them pannels instead of trying to make my own... To much work,,, LOL no really man thats cool you know how to do that... Wish I have like 20 of them.
donttelluseenme 1 year ago
man why cant my neighbor do shit like this! (whispers worthless fucks) LOL good video!
TheCinreds 1 year ago
impressive! can you build me a few???
ildiko1pa 1 year ago
nice job and good work
MrVTHILLBILLY 1 year ago
Great job Joe..Is there anything you can't do or make?..My guess is no..Keep the projects coming, we all enjoy them.Take care.
Terry
MrTerrym1964 1 year ago
Real professional job. When you say it produces 60 watts does that mean it will run one light bulb. Is the idea to have a series of them that charge batteries so when you need it you have more than the energy that they produce on their own. I know I'm dumb.
dalecalder2003 1 year ago
@dalecalder2003 the panel will probably run 1 bulb at full output as long as the intensity of the sun stays the same, it will dim and pulse otherwise, you do not want to run things directly, the goal would be to charge a bank of batteries and use the power from them and have them charge throughout the day, obviously the more power in the faster the batteries charge.
NewJura 1 year ago
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Good job! You'll soon be exporting electricity to the grid.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
baconsoda 1 year ago
Good job! You'll soon be exporting electricity to the grid.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
baconsoda 1 year ago
Nice job!! I'd like to place my order for 2 of those :)
boomd1791 1 year ago
Wow, that looks great! That is pretty cheap for a 60 watt.
lenty2000 1 year ago
would you please show us the back to see the fiberglass? Thanks Den
Den0Q 1 year ago