Do It Yourself Solar Panel (Soldering) 2

A look at the finished product and a look at the heart of a solar panel system (Power controller, Dr. Watson and the deep cycle battery wiring.

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[Sp245c]

Great looking but you can use grid tie inverters and other things now instead of batteries just so you now

[Glenderbender1]

@Sp245c I made the video on panels for a small system a year ago. I am using it today and it still works. I don't know everything about solar energy but I did see a need to show people how to solder and to explain the basics of how it works.When I looked for information it was hard to find and not very succint. I hoped to alleviate that problem. Thank you for the idea though. It may come in very handy some time in the future.

[eloid777]

sylguard is the industry standard to seal , and prevent cells from oxidizing from the air, and condsation from forming on the glass and clear from hot cool air zones in the panel.

[Glenderbender1]

@eloid777 thank you for the information. I did not know of this material or of the industry standard. Since my solar panels use wood there is inherently going to be a problem with this type of material as it is porous. No amount of sealant will make it entirely weather proof. I have thought of using two sheets of glass and aluminum on the sides but you can't just go down to the local hardware store and find it. however I could probably come up with a better design with local materials.

[eloid777]

I hope you guy realize you need to seal the cells from the air.. they will oxidize

use syl guard 184 for it.

[Glenderbender1]

@eloid777 I used sealant and paint to water proof the material but is not vacuum sealed like industry makes them.

[honkydudeman]

try = use old upvc windows ?or patio door for your frames ?they last forever ?and usually found in skips (dumpsters)in usa lol,

[shartne]

nice looking do it your self panel, check out my diy panels on my channel.

[4vermont]

Thanks! And Good for You! I plan on making some solar panels and hook up a small hydro system this summer!! I hope to add wind to the project someday. I will make some vids for all to see and learn.. 5 Stars

[alberniweather]

@Glenderbender1 Thanks!

I'm deciding whether I want to start off by tieing it to the grid (with a SunnyBoy or similar inverter) or if I want to start off with a battery setup like yours. The end cost is roughly the same. I will want to do both in the future anyway, so it's just a matter of where I start.

Thanks again for your videos.

Chris in Port Alberni Canada