@muserwood Batteries can be added (to a point). I've got this panel hooked to a pair of 6 volt T-105 type golf cart batteries from Sam's Club (when not in "mobile" mode). Any more batteries and you will need more panels. Big batteries need a big charge rate to match. One of these 130w panels is only 3-6 amps charging power (on average. can be as high as 9A in perfect conditions).
@mainframe206 Cool! I'll be doing another video with some new 24v solar equipment very soon. Will also be doing more "solar applications" videos to show use in the field. Ryobi cordless tools powered off big batteries, laptops in the desert...that sort of thing. Stay tuned!
You are awesome Mr. Ghost..lol This is just what we need for our bug out... You are very clear while explaining how things work and makes it easy for me to put this together...
@DEAFWALNUT I guess I need to add subtitles/captioning somehow. Will be reshooting the video in a few weeks with some new equipment. Let me see what I can do in the meantime re: captioning.
LOL ! i just want to let you know..... i'm not a ghost, i'm pretty much visible like a person.... and yeah........... safety Nazi's this is not for you... go away ! LOL ! Thats
why i like your videos, they are always informative & certainly not boring... i like
the humor twist you always throw in there.... like the butt plug ! LOL ! Great videos
love to watch when ...i'm bored roaming the youtube world... thank you & God bless
@tshenefield The 130 watt panel puts out 9 amps @ 12v (max in full sun). So it's like having a 9 amp battery charger hooked up. Most of the time you will get about 6 amps avg. Way less on a cloudy NY day (1 amp or less). Also depends on your battery size. So...the answer is....it's variable ;) In full sun, it should bring a single deep cycle to full in a day.
@revealer007 Well, I try not to waste time ;) Although my videos are long, I show what you need to do. Don't like to leave things out. Sometimes small details are critical.
@TheCorbucci Then start by making only the battery pack...$83 total at Wal Mart. Get a simple battery charger next. $30-50. This allows you to have a battery backup system up and running. When power goes out, you are set for a while. Power comes back on, charge your pack back up. When you have the money...add solar.
@pdossjr It's right in the beginning of the video. 130 watt panel (around 8-9 amps output max) My panel is a Kyocera KC-130 (a few years old). The new ones are the KD135SX-UPU (junction box model). $350 each for the panel.
The battery can be any Group 24. They vary in amp hrs.
The Wal-Mart 24DC-4 is 75 amp hrs for $58
Concorde Sun Extender PVX-840T AGM is 96 amp hrs. for $208
Neato.
Peter421 2 weeks ago
Well done, Very helpful I subscribed. I assume more batteries can be added to this if desired?
muserwood 2 weeks ago
@muserwood Batteries can be added (to a point). I've got this panel hooked to a pair of 6 volt T-105 type golf cart batteries from Sam's Club (when not in "mobile" mode). Any more batteries and you will need more panels. Big batteries need a big charge rate to match. One of these 130w panels is only 3-6 amps charging power (on average. can be as high as 9A in perfect conditions).
RBEglobal 2 weeks ago
@RBEglobal Thanks again !
muserwood 2 weeks ago
You actually covered everything i wanted to know..thank you and def subscribed
mainframe206 2 weeks ago in playlist Small Solar Power
@mainframe206 Cool! I'll be doing another video with some new 24v solar equipment very soon. Will also be doing more "solar applications" videos to show use in the field. Ryobi cordless tools powered off big batteries, laptops in the desert...that sort of thing. Stay tuned!
RBEglobal 2 weeks ago
thanks for the very informative video
takerumiyamoto 3 weeks ago in playlist Small Solar Power
@takerumiyamoto You are welcome.
RBEglobal 3 weeks ago
You are awesome Mr. Ghost..lol This is just what we need for our bug out... You are very clear while explaining how things work and makes it easy for me to put this together...
ThePF709 3 weeks ago
@ThePF709 Why thank you. Maybe that should be my new YT name?
I'll be making another video with newer equipment shortly.
RBEglobal 3 weeks ago
That is cool ! I am deaf but I cant get subititle..... how to connect to wires to solar panel and battery ? thanks.... thumb up.
DEAFWALNUT 3 weeks ago
@DEAFWALNUT I guess I need to add subtitles/captioning somehow. Will be reshooting the video in a few weeks with some new equipment. Let me see what I can do in the meantime re: captioning.
RBEglobal 3 weeks ago
great vid . Thanks for sharing.
bowtau9 1 month ago
top man
LOPEZdJUNGLIST 1 month ago
Brilliant idea and video, keep it up.
mjlorton 1 month ago
Nice video thanks for sharing
DIYPV 1 month ago
nice instructional vid. it would be better to have different color wires. ie. red for+ and black for-
ditmar11 1 month ago
im using li-ion batts for powering my 140 watt inv portablv and im charging it with a VC-1506
web1bastler 2 months ago
nice
66Deaf 2 months ago
dude, great video, its informative, spot on, no crap, I liked it.
GK007001 2 months ago
nice video
DerekP2050 2 months ago
LOL ! i just want to let you know..... i'm not a ghost, i'm pretty much visible like a person.... and yeah........... safety Nazi's this is not for you... go away ! LOL ! Thats
why i like your videos, they are always informative & certainly not boring... i like
the humor twist you always throw in there.... like the butt plug ! LOL ! Great videos
love to watch when ...i'm bored roaming the youtube world... thank you & God bless
atinlockup 3 months ago
@atinlockup Oh man...heh. I've actually been holding back. Trying to keep it highbrow here ;)
Just wait till 2012. I'm gonna give it both barrels!
RBEglobal 3 months ago
Thanks for the great video. For the non-technical person, how long does this set-up take to charge your battery to 'full'?
tshenefield 3 months ago
@tshenefield The 130 watt panel puts out 9 amps @ 12v (max in full sun). So it's like having a 9 amp battery charger hooked up. Most of the time you will get about 6 amps avg. Way less on a cloudy NY day (1 amp or less). Also depends on your battery size. So...the answer is....it's variable ;) In full sun, it should bring a single deep cycle to full in a day.
RBEglobal 3 months ago
@RBEglobal Awesome - thanks for the answer and the great video.
tshenefield 1 month ago
I really appreciate your video. You did a great job. Simple, to the point and very informative. Thank you, JC
JCAJCA3 3 months ago
@JCAJCA3 Thanks very much!
RBEglobal 3 months ago
Now this is the right way to make a video. Thanks for not wasting time.
Very Very nice video. Thanks for your time RBEGlobal
revealer007 3 months ago
@revealer007 Well, I try not to waste time ;) Although my videos are long, I show what you need to do. Don't like to leave things out. Sometimes small details are critical.
RBEglobal 3 months ago
Great video. A lot of info and great detailed explanations. You make it look so easy lol
Green thinking for a green future, that's what I like to see. Thanks : )
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literaly09 4 months ago
Thanks for the dimensions on the stand. It will be a great help for those of us that don't do any real woodworking.
DIMTIM1000 4 months ago
@DIMTIM1000 That's exactly what this video is all about! Check out my other channel video where I add wheels and a battery tray.
RBEglobal 4 months ago
one of the reasons why i like solar.
epajrgolf 4 months ago
Is there any way to get a cheaper solar panel???
charlese60125 4 months ago
@charlese60125 Not really....
The panel you see in this video cost me $570 originally (3 years ago). They are now $350.
You gotta pay if you want 130 watts of quality solar.
RBEglobal 4 months ago
@RBEglobal Great video! Where did you get the panel? Thanks for posting!
KingChoLove 3 months ago
@KingChoLove Alt-E Solar on the East Coast. It was $600 new.
Kyocera 24v 245 watt panels are now down to $380. Made in San Diego.
Affordable Solar in ABQ has them @ that price.
RBEglobal 3 weeks ago
THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT VIDEO... VERY NICE STAND....I JUST MADE IT FOR MY CABINS NEW PANNEL
chalkhill714 5 months ago
@chalkhill714 No problem! It's a good compromise angle. You can adjust for your latitude pretty easily if you need to.
RBEglobal 5 months ago
I can't even afford this ;)
TheCorbucci 6 months ago
@TheCorbucci Then start by making only the battery pack...$83 total at Wal Mart. Get a simple battery charger next. $30-50. This allows you to have a battery backup system up and running. When power goes out, you are set for a while. Power comes back on, charge your pack back up. When you have the money...add solar.
RBEglobal 5 months ago
What is the output or rating for the PV panel and how many amp hrs on the battery?
pdossjr 7 months ago
@pdossjr It's right in the beginning of the video. 130 watt panel (around 8-9 amps output max) My panel is a Kyocera KC-130 (a few years old). The new ones are the KD135SX-UPU (junction box model). $350 each for the panel.
The battery can be any Group 24. They vary in amp hrs.
The Wal-Mart 24DC-4 is 75 amp hrs for $58
Concorde Sun Extender PVX-840T AGM is 96 amp hrs. for $208
Use what you can find and afford.
RBEglobal 7 months ago